Imagination and Reality: Seireitou Kawahiru vs Verus

In Soul Society, 6th Division Vice Captain Kurayami Shiki entered his captains' office. He carried a clip board with a new mission for the Investigative Task Force. He is still reading through the report, and so does not look up as he enters the room.

"Captains, I have a new mission for you two..." as he looked up, he realized the room was empty, even though they were supposed to be there today. He noticed a note on one of his captain's desk.

Gone for the day, good luck with any missions! -Verus

Kurayami was outraged, but as to his nature, he didnt' shout; instead he simply sighed and exited the building; knowing that it was now down to him to finish the mission. You need to stop skipping days Captains...

Verus sat leaning against a tree within Hueco Mundo; turned away from the palace of Las Noches, which was still large on the horizon even at this distance. He had his eyes closed, but his breathing marked him as not asleep, but in thought; with medium breaths instead of deep and slow ones. He opened his eyes eventually to look at nothing in particular, but as if looking at something beyond.

He sighed, taking out a casket and taking a sip from its unknown contents. He then thought for a moment ''Alma... having fun exploring the World of the Living?''

A reply came a moment later in his head as well, The mall's a great place you know, I've managed to have a shopping spree and not almost get killed yet.

Verus grinned before thinking, I see, but unlike you, I don't need all those clothes...

Alma's reply was teasingly simple and final, Your loss then...

Verus took another sip from his casket, before turning his mind back to other thoughts. Then he pocketed the casket and noticed a tremendous source of Reiatsu approaching.