[A hoarse, slightly hysterical laugh bubbled up from inside her at that particular revelation. Of course Shunsui had 'forgotten' - nevermind that he never forgot anything without deliberately meaning to, contrary to what many of the other captains might believe. The laughs turn into coughs, predictably, and her free hand comes up to cover her mouth. She can taste a bit of blood - enough to get a talking-to from Retsu later, though she hopes the older woman will let her stay a while longer.

When she could breathe again, she gave him a small, wry smile.]

It figures. I suppose it'll be Retsu, then - and I think she'll murder us both for it.