[accidental video]

[getinmyway.livejournal.com]

[The video opens suddenly onto a nondescript room. Soifon has her back to three men, all sitting on their knees. By their dark clothes and masks that cover their mouths? They seem to be ninjas; and seem to be taller than Soifon. Two of the men stand up and leave suddenly, bowing to Soifon deeply as they go. The last stays, a slight twitch to his eyebrow. Soifon turns to him, displeasure clear.]

You were seen by your mark. [The man says nothing.]

[The man bows his head,] Commander. I understand, I failed you. If I was more discrete--

[Soifon moves her hand to the hilt of her sword.] 'If's never get anyone anywhere. Get out of my sight before my hand draws this blade. If you're still here your execution will be entirely your fault.

[The man doesn't move.] Very well. [The sword is drawn, and the tip is quickly buried into the floor. Soifon turns; the man bows his head.]

I don't blame you, Commander. [A dark shape blocks out the view, then the video cuts out.]

Comments

[getinmyway.livejournal.com]

Which is why two of the great houses are in decay.

[platycodon.livejournal.com]

No, the reason why two of the greatest houses are in decay is that they allowed a peasant from a lower house to replace a rightful captain who fled.

[getinmyway.livejournal.com]

I earned my spot, just as the other twelve have. Whether you personally like me or not, or whether you consider me a peasant doesn't matter. Yoruichi-sama chose me as her successor; if this disturbs your view that only those of the great noble houses can do the job right? Well. That's your problem.

[platycodon.livejournal.com]

You would not have even been considered if that woman had not abandoned her duties. A Shihouin rightfully earned the rank of being a captain and head of the King of Soul Society's armory. She did not choose you, you were chosen based on your rank as servants to the Shihouin, nothing more.

[getinmyway.livejournal.com]

If Yoruichi-sama hadn't left, I wouldn't have cared if I had remained in her service.

[platycodon.livejournal.com]

Then do not raise your voice above a contingent station.

[getinmyway.livejournal.com]

"If" being the key word. That person I was back then is dead. I do my job well. Whether you believe that or not, is unimportant.

[platycodon.livejournal.com]

Stop pretending to be higher than you really are.

[getinmyway.livejournal.com]