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[The feed starts, showing a rather buxom blonde who appears to be pouting at the device.]

Ehhh? I still think this is some sort of a joke. More like cruel and unusual punishment! And undeserved punishment too! The reports weren't that late... [By her standards.] And I don't want to go to any classes or do research. Is there someone else that can do that and given me a very short version of everything else...Taichoouuuu? I’m sorry? I’ll get right to those reports… in a bit? It’s not my fault the girls got in the way and knocked the ink over the paper! They have a mind of their own! I swear! Listen to them at night! They plot things!

[But those pale blue eyes turn away, and she frowns. She's not an idiot- lazy tendencies aside.]

Ne, but, this isn’t the human world, as it isn't the same as last time… and I might have been drinking a little bit of sake last night, but it wasn’t that much…

[But this is Rangiku. She can drink plenty of people under the table. She leans back a little, shinigami attire perhaps a little strange looking for some, although it may be familiar in style for others, and gives a flick of her hair over her shoulder.]

Oi, hello? Is there anyone out there? It would be pretty boring if there weren’t anyone else… That would mean I would have to talk to myself. I've never heard of a place called Prismatica, let alone a whole different planet... There better be sake here.

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I figured you would.

[ An answer that sounds mildly apologetic, but mostly aggrieved. Come to think of it, Keigo's... "friendliness" is what he remembered about him too when they first met.

In any case, Renji makes good on his promise and grabs a bottle of sake-like alcohol. And, after thinking about it, another bottle of something that's remarkably similar to umeshu. And then another bottle of each, because he remembers the kind of stories Kira would tell him about Rangiku, not to mention the handful of officer parties they've attended together. He dons his uniform, a garment he hasn't dusted off in quite a while but figures it's probably worth pulling out for the occasion.

Some time in the early evening, Renji sends a quick text to let her know he's coming and raps at her door within a few minutes. ]

[She's been learning as she tends to always do. Through others. It had seemed a little more like work when she had first arrived, unimpressed and annoyed, although she has come to pick a few things up here and there. The whole thing still seems more like a joke than not, although no doubt any (attempted) punishment from her Captain would involve more work and less what this was.

She is still in her own uniform, although that will likely go shortly and not make an appearance again... But the door is answered a few moments after his knock, and she beams a smile, noting that he has, indeed, brought the goods. Her eyes do roam, noticing those subtle (and not so subtle) differences, still finding it strange how long he has been here... If offered a choice, Rangiku would pick a beach to vacation on. But, it seems they don't get the choice.]

Come in~ Should we shake hands? Hug? Ne, do you get more of this currency thing the riskier you are?

[ Renji lets himself in, taking a look around Rangiku's starter apartment and then at Rangiku herself. She looks a little different from what he remembers too. Longer hair than the last time he's seen her, now that he thinks about it. Which is a little weird, but he's got plenty of time to ask about that. At her question about handshakes, hugs, or having........ other relations, Renji gives a short shrug and a glance aside. ]

That's what I've heard.

[ And what he's experienced. But that's not really something he's willing to share. Not without a few swallowfuls of liquor first, anyway. ]

Do you need a shot of Chroma?

[ Renji raises his hand at the question, nothing untoward in his attitude. Strictly professional. ]

It ain't just for money, you use it up when you use reiatsu too.

[Longer. Parted slightly different. Everything else is still much the same, not even a hint of a reduced lifespan. Thankfully no greys, or her captain would never have heard the end of that, even if he was naturally white.

A pity though... It would be far easier if everything was the same. Then again, considering this place... It does make sense given what she does know about this place, but that doesn't mean that Rangiku has to like it.

She gives a little flick of her wrist, stepping back before closing the door as he enters.]

Not at the moment.

[But does it change interactions, she wonders? Not that she's shy or reserved, especially less so with certain individuals. And then he has to go and drop that bomb.]

What? Really? That's not fair!

[ While Renji has a lot to explain and a lot to woolgather about how a touch-based economy changes people's relationships, he'd really like to have some liquor first to do it. So Renji slides into a seat at the kitchen bar, a little clank as his offered bottles settle on the counter top. ]

Yeah, it ain't. Don't ask me how it works either. Seems like everybody with powers has it tied up with this Chroma stuff now.

[ Renji drums his fingers on the counter a moment, then raises his hand again, this time with more emphasis. ]

So... it's better to store it up when you got the chance.

[ Please don't make him ask her to hold her hand, Rangiku. Please. He only has so much dignity as a man left. ]

So... keep it and not spend it.

[Does she sound dubious? Of course she sounds dubious. Because that doesn't really sound that fun to do... Although...]

I can only use it, right? It's not like someone can steal my supply, at least, you know-

[Buying others stuff is one thing, but actually being like a robber or a thief and doing it without her knowing.]

Far as I can tell, that ain't exactly how it works.

[ Renji pulls his communicator from his obi, swiping at the screen. It's all very practiced and automatic, yet more evidence that Renji has been here for a long, long time that he navigates this new technology with relative ease. ]

Chroma is energy and it's also money. [ He flashes his Chroma🌑️Meter app at Rangiku. He has a pretty sizable amount of money saved, considering the only things he buys around here is food and clothing and of course shades. ] But the two kinds of Chroma don't affect each other.

[ Renji places his communicator on the counter and works at one of the (alien) sake bottle seals. ]

But man, if I went broke every time I used my reiatsu...

[ A horrifying thought, considering how often Renji gets his ass beat. ]

[She leans in closer, with no real consideration to personal space. It is Rangiku, after all, looking at the information that he presents. It sounds like this place is going to be a lot more troublesome than she would like.

She does straighten with a sigh that almost turns to a pout, but not quite.

At least he has brought drinks, and that does make things a little better. Even if it looks a little strange. Hell, it's not like she would turn down free alcohol. Might complain if it tastes like shit, but she would probably still drink it.]

And do you have to use your reiatsu a lot?

[A little bit of emphasis placed on the have.

[ Renji fights to keep the flush off his face as Rangiku bends close to him and, mostly, succeeds. He might be used to his personal space being invaded by now at least a little but. Not by Rangiku. Makes him wonder how the shorty dealt with it with a straight face all the time. (Probably because he hasn't gone through puberty yet.)

The seal comes off the bottle and he catches just a whiff of the fragrant almost-just-like-sake. Renji has put some effort into finding something close to what he remembers from home, and while his taste might skew a little too sweet and floral for Rangiku's taste... it's not the worst thing he's ever drank.

He grimaces at the question, pouring a drink for Rangiku and then himself from the glasses on the counter. ]

Haineko won't get dull 'round here. Let's just say that.

[ Renji rubs his forehead, thinking back on the turmoil that seems to assail the city every other month or so. He grimaces again before he's even had a drink, then turns to slightly less fraught topics of conversation. ]

You settlin' in okay?

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[Come on, Renji. Rangiku would have expected a little better from you by now, not that she doesn't do a lot of things on purpose. Of course the reactions are part of the fun, which is why she does enjoy bothering her captain, and it does work to distract him, at least some of the time.

Her nose does twitch, that almost familiar memory tugging at her brain, but not quite. And of course he has to go and pop her bubble, so to speak, because Rangiku would rather she get rusty and dull... Or at least she might bemoan that. She actually does keep her own blade in pristine condition, pampered just as well as her owner.]

Doesn't that put a damper on all the touchy feely stuff you're supposed to do?

[Unlike him, Rangiku's already moving, and downing the cup in one go, wrinkling her nose slightly. Close, but definitely not what she steers towards at home. It still burns nicely, tingling down her throat as she sets her glass back down.]

Well, if time really does stop, it means I won't be late so I can't get yelled at, but it also means I'm going to still have all that paperwork on my desk.

[It is a lot to digest.]

[ Colour Renji completely unsurprised when Rangiku takes that. The perfect gentleman that he is, Renji fills up her glass again with a sort of silent commiseration before he takes a large swallow of his own drink. ]

Sorta... [ Renji shrugs, swirling his glass a little. ] But touch also helps speed up healin' so.

[ Connect the dots there and Rangiku will probably realize that Renji, who has never survived a fight unscathed, has probably been doing a lot of touchy feely stuff around here for the sake of his own health, if nothing else.

That comment draws a soft exhale out of Renji, almost a chuckle. ]

Look on the bright side. You won't have to do any of that paperwork when you report all this crazy shit to your captain.

[ There's a mirthless kind of smile on his lips when he says it before he takes another drink. Honestly, he's been gone so long he doesn't even remember what reports were on his desk before he left. Something utterly meaningless, he's guessing. ]

[Oh, it is likely the most unexpected things that Rangiku catches, but she is a people person at heart. She can be vain and selfish, but she's not always oblivious. It is why she does arch an eyebrow, a look that is almost like the cat that got the canary, at his words.

Because touch means being touched, and considering Renji and even if he's not part of the 11th... It means that someone's doing the touching, and she may just try to squeeze that information delicately out of him.

She does give a little snort though, before it turns in to something bigger and brighter, a smile dancing across her lips. Right. Reporting all this to her captain. Yes, Rangiku may have had some colourful excuses over the years, but this wouldn't have been one, and yet...]

He would think I was lying anyway, to get out of doing my job, and wouldn't believe me...

[ Rangiku's bright attitude does rub off on Renji a little, enough that he doesn't worry too much about that sly expression that crosses her face for the moment. He gives a sidelong smile at her, raising the glass of not-quite-sake to his lips. He's heard a couple of these colourful excuses and honestly he's impressed she can say half the things she does with a straight face. Truly an aspirational dedication to slacking. ]

I'll back you up when ya tell it to the shorty, don't you worry 'bout that.

[ Assuming he'll remember it all when he gets back... Or that they even come from the same point in time. But he's not going to worry about that right now. ]

Don't try shovin' the reports about this on me though. I ain't as easy as Hisagi-san.

[ This is an absolute lie, he is just as much of if not even more of a pushover as the second-most junior vice captain. Not to mention his general inability to say no to anyone who can work up the gall to ask him for a favour. ]

[What can she say? Everyone has their strengths and everyone has their weaknesses. Paperwork will never be her strength, no matter how much she tries, although she also doesn't try... Some of the easier reports, sure, but usually she does look for inventive and creative ways to get it done.]

He'd probably think I have something on you.

[After all, it has been done. Inventive and creative ways and all... Although it's never been Renji that she's manipulated so that might offer some credit. So long as he didn't call him shorty to his face.]

Hey! But you have been here longer! It should be you!

[That did make sense, no? She's newer, seen less, had fewer experiences with this place... She wiggles her cup though, having finished it, and even if it isn't the sake that she is used to, it is something alcoholic and that is fine by her.]

Although I guess I could... Abarai stated that he was there longer, and that he did use his reiatsu, and filled it back up by touching people.

[ Renji nearly spits out his drink when he hears Rangiku's first draft of her report. Then turns beet red, gesticulating wildly at her, dangerously close to knocking over the bottles he has scattered nearby him. Apparently, Hitsugaya knows his vice captain pretty well since she obviously does have something she can dangle over Renji. And would probably have a whole lot more somethings before this was over. ]

O-Oi!! I-It ain't like that!!

[ Well.............................. no, it's exactly like that.

But he doesn't have to like how she says it!!! ]

Fine, fine!! [ Renji throws up his hands, utterly crushed. ] I'll write it myself!

[ God. They were only two drinks in and she had already shoveled this huge, likely multi-tome report onto him alone. Truly, Rangiku was a fearsome woman. He worried about what else she'd be getting him to do for her before the night was through... while he reaches over and fills her cup again, sighing in defeat. ]

Hey! Watch the bottles!

[Not that she bought them, but it would be a waste for octopus arms over there to knock them all over and spill the precious alcohol. Anyway, he had to have seen it coming... Or maybe not, given the shade of red he is going. It almost matches his hair.

There is a titter, because she doesn't believe that for one moment, although the true depths of it she doesn't actually know. Then again, he may have inadvertently given away more than he wanted to with his flailing. Rangiku's got enough time to wiggle that information out of him, one way or the other, as it seems like she may be here for some time. No need to get all the fun stuff done right away.]

Are you sure? I mean, I can help... But if you're offering.

[Welcome to being Rangiku'd.

And yes, likely the first of many...]

Thank you~

[Although whether for filling up her cup, or doing the reports, all the above, and possibly more... Who knew, as Rangiku's not telling as she takes another sip.]

[ Renji grimaces, filling his own glass before setting the bottle back closer to Rangiku. His arm's going to get sore if he keeps serving her and she continues at the pace she's going. Of course, if she tilts his glass at him, he's too much of a gentleman to refuse but... Renji can at least pretend that he's done with at least helping her with that. ]

I think I can handle it.

[ A heavy sigh leaves his lips as he slouches over her counter. Well. He can't say he didn't desperately want the company of another shinigami, especially after Kira came and went. He just didn't expect the work would follow him here too, somehow.

Renji stares up at the ceiling and thinks back on what else he needs to let Rangiku in on, which conveniently allowed him to mentally draft the table of contents for his report at the same time. ]

So what's left... Covered Chroma...

[ Renji pauses and then tips his glass back, regarding Rangiku with a wary expression. Now this he really doesn't want to talk about. ]

You know anything about the moon stuff that happens 'round here?

[And that's how it is done, at least when dealing with Rangiku. At least she doesn't look too much like the Cheshire cat, keeping that smile from her lips if not her eyes. If only her captain was that easy, but he's not, and she doubt he would ever loosen up. After all, there's a reason he became captain over her. Several, really.

She does take her time sipping the second cup, noting the sigh. They haven't been that close, she would admit, although Renji does have more of a work ethic than her. Not that she would say that out loud. Then again, given his captain... No thanks!]

Mm. There was talk about crystals.

[Flicking one finger up.]

Aside from the Chroma.

[Flicking her index finger.]

Different places and times.

[Pausing.]

Oh! Keigo said something about something... Transformations?

[ In spite of Renji's thuggish appearance, he is a surprisingly diligent young man. Partly because he has to be, thanks to his captain, but he's also used to working hard. Unfortunately, he doesn't have Rangiku's natural wiles, so Renji only gets his way by being industrious. That does mean he's a particularly easy target for Rangiku types but. Well, he's the kind of dog that gets too stir crazy if he doesn't have a task to do. ]

Yeah, that.

[ And Renji gives a brief explanation of the moons and the moonblessing traits. Tinged with a sort of aggrieved cadence, especially when it comes to describing the Iris moon. He keeps the allusion to the more sexual nature of the moons vague at best because. He just can't okay. ]

You'll probably find out in a couple days what yours is. Inoue's got the red moon. Keigo's got the blue one. I got the purple one.

[ Renji takes another drink to hide the flush of embarrassment on his face. ]

If yours gives you problems, you can call. I'll... see what I can do.

[ He's seen Orihime's battle lust as a Sanguis and that's pretty fun. If Rangiku's an Iris like him, he's...................................... pretty sure she can manage without his help. If she's a Cordis, though. He's dealt with Keigo when he's under the influence of that moon and he's always been fairly conscientious with how he uses his moonblessing. Now if someone was less scrupulous about using the... attractive power of their pheromones...

God help them all. ]

[He does indeed look like a thug, and can be smug and certainly loud, save Rangiku knows by now that he does have a good heart and is loyal. Not that she'd likely say that out of the blue, as it might be a little weird. Anyway, she can all but see him fidget around in awkwardness, which makes her smile a little in to her cup. There isn't actually much that actually phases her, although she can put on a good act, playing all put out over something, but it's not like her breasts actually try to smother her, and they shouldn't pop out of her shirt.

The cup may pause though at her mouth as he starts to explain, more thoroughly than she had gathered so far, although she's also just brushed around it. And even if he might be being vague in nature, she can still fill in the blanks, which...]

Scratch my itch?

[Ya, she couldn't help herself with that one as it slips out of her mouth before she thinks it over (no real surprise there), even if the whole situation is... leaving her not drinking at the moment.]

[ Renji nearly spits out his drink at the question, choking on the burning alcohol. He coughs and waves his hands, sputtering as he answers her. ]

Th-That ain't what I said!!

[ It's far too early in their drinking session for Renji to be flushing this hard, and yet here he is. A nice, nearly monochromatic red from the tips of his hair to the base of his collar bones. He figured he could be delicate about the whole... influence the moons had. But then, he should probably know Rangiku well enough by now to know that "delicate" was not exactly in her wheelhouse.

Then again, while it's not exactly what he said it could certainly be implied. Renji tries to rectify the situation with some clarification. He doesn't want her to think he's trying to take advantage or anything! ]

It's just hard to get used to!! The changes, I mean. They can be real... intense.

[ Which he knows firsthand, unfortunately... ]

[Oh Renji, oh Renji... Rangiku does manage to keep a perfectly innocent expression on her face despite the fact that he's almost chocked on his drink, and does currently seem to be in some distress. She'd offer to smack his back for him, but he does seem to get things under control.]

Oh? Does scratching not count?

[She does well make it seem like she had been just talking about scratching, and maybe for a few moments he may start to buy it, but it doesn't last. If nothing else, at least she is having a good time despite the whole situation that she's found herself thrust in to. Her lips again curl, belying that previously angelic demeanor. She might not like reports, but she can have a way with words.

It would be a cold day in hell though when someone actually could take advantage of Rangiku. Flirting aside, she still won't be above smacking someone down if they try something she doesn't want them to try. Leaning a little in her seat, her features do shift from playful to musing, letting his words sink in.]

And it always happens to people? Not just 'surprise, you won the lottery' while other people didn't?

[ The spluttering doesn't appear to stop with that (apparently) innocent reply. Renji shakes his head again, ponytail whipping violently. ]

I— I mean, if that's what you want... it does, b-but...

[ Renji considers insisting that that really isn't what he meant!! Even if he's aware that he's not got a chance in hell of ever taking advantage of Rangiku, he's still got. But instead he slams back another swallow and changes the topic, his cheeks still rosy from embarrassment and a little bit from drinking at the pace Rangiku's got him at. ]

Ain't ever heard of someone not get at least one moon thing.

[ God, how he wished that there was even the faintest possibility that he didn't have to deal with the Iris moon. Even aside from the... discomfort of the spiking arousal during the moons, having antlers is just a pain. Having to walk into rooms sideways for a week every month is unbelievably aggravating after a while. ]

[Oh, Renji! You're just making this too much fun for her... Which means that she will keep doing it in the future. Kira and Shuuhei are usually the ones that Rangiku can wrangle, but given that they aren't here, he will do.

Congrats.

He is digging a nice hole though, and Rangiku debates seeing how far he can dig that hole, but she'll ease back a little. No reason to send him in a spiral already. She would be surprised if he could keep up with her, even if he has taken up drinking. Only Shunsui gives her a run for her money. She supposes he could sleep on the floor where he passes out, if it comes to that.]

So... You just wake up one morning then, all blessed?

[ In some ways, Renji can sense that he's become deeply ensnared in the shenanigans that Rangiku usually ties up his fellow vice-captains in. It would probably have happened sooner or later but... he's not sure he likes that it's happening here.

He's thankful for her giving him some breathing room, though. Renji nods, leaning on the countertop. ]

Basically.

[ He takes another slow drink in silence, recalling that first night he put a damn hole in his bedroom wall when the antlers came in and he panicked. ]

Just be on your toes close to the 1st, 6th, and 11th. That's usually when they show up.

[ Another short pause, and then: ] ...Lemme know what you get.

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