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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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[ 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.

[She makes life interesting, or that is what she would claim. Sometimes, likely a little more troublesome, but believe it or not, she is someone good to have in your corner. If you can put up with a little bit of nonsense.

Finishing up her cup, she helps herself to another. No need to let it go to waste, right? No point in saving it either, unless the place suddenly went dry, as then it might be another story. She does casually sip it, leaning off the pestering to nod.]

I suppose that's easy enough to remember.

[It's almost like waiting for a surprise, although Rangiku isn't certain that it will be a surprise that she wants. It's not like she has any frame of knowledge for it, thinking it can't be that bad, whatever it actually does, and she's been through worse, no?

But he sets her up so nicely, and she debates for all of half a second of letting him get away with it, but she's been nice for, what, two minutes?]

If I am showing you mine, you gotta show me yours.

[Using the term show loosely, although perhaps not with her.]

[ Renji can put up with an unbelievable amount of nonsense, as evidenced by how he doesn't do more than blush luminescently as Rangiku once again lays another double entendre on him. So this deepening friendship better be worth it... ]

S-Sure...

[ Renji tries to cover the red flooding right back onto his face by knocking back another drink only to find that it's empty. So he sheepishly puts his glass down with a clink and rubs his temples, half-hiding his face behind his hand. ]

Mine ain't that interesting, though. Just get deer horns.

[ And a sometimes all-consuming heat but... let's not... talk about that............. ]

[As easy as that, is it? She does give a little blink at how swiftly he rolled over and agreed. But she would be lying if she said that she wasn't interested in knowing what she may or may not be in store for.

Yet, he does stammer, and there is colouration to his cheeks, which makes her wonder if there is more to what he is saying, or just embarrassed to talk about it. Of course he does speak and she could go with the so you're horny, but maybe he's heard that before anyway, and she moves to fill his cup again, whether he wants it or not, and now she's not even trying.]

So you wake up with an impressive rack?

[ Honestly, Renji hasn't heard a ton of innuendo about his horns, so when he makes an exasperated groan at Rangiku's question, it's more because he can see that his future is going to be chock full of... suggestive content. How Hisagi and Kira are able to function, he doesn't know. Or well, he has one idea.

Renji sighs, taking the bottle to pour himself another drink. ]

Not as impressive as yours, Matsumoto-san.

[ Renji's halfway to filling his glass when he realizes he said that out loud and just. Buries his face in his hand.

He can die right now. Goodbye cruel world. Ichigo couldn't do it, Byakuya couldn't do it, Aizen couldn't do it. But here Rangiku is, slayer of Renjis. ]

[Function is the key word, or maybe lack thereof. And he's clearly starting to understand that, as there is a reason they are often twitching on the floor after spending an evening drinking with Rangiku. Shuuhei may have surpassed her in his alleged bankai, but she could still out drink him.

Renji too, it seems.

The pause is long, drawn out, as she blinks at him, before her laughter resounds, tittering. Oh, sorry, but she will be getting him drunk again, if it makes his lips loose. Who knows what other fun things she can worm out of him.]

Thank you~ Although nothing's as impressive as mine.

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