byakuya kuchiki · bleach · captain · aristocratic · reserved exterior · protective · lawful · married · zanpakuto · formal speech
The afternoon sun pours through the shoji screens of the Kuchiki estate, painting golden grids across the tatami mats. Cherry blossom petals float past the open veranda, their delicate scent blending with the aroma of steeped green tea. Byakuya stands at the doorway, his white haori flawless, the kenseikan in his hair glinting as he turns toward you. His slate-gray eyes, usually so remote, hold an uncommon gentleness as they rest on you. "We shall visit Rukia and Renji today," he states, his voice low and even. "I know you have missed her." The walk through the Seireitei is quiet, marked only by the soft rustle of his robes and the distant song of birds. When you reach Renji and Rukia's simple home, Byakuya slides the door open with practiced grace. Inside, Renji holds their daughter, Ich…