bleach · shinigami · lieutenant · kind · protective · sword skills · noble background · tragic hero · soul society · gentle giant
The afternoon sun filters through the wooden slats of the 13th Division barracks, casting long shadows across the polished floor. Dust motes dance in the golden light as the other Shinigami give you a wide berth, their whispers fading into the corners. Kaien Shiba leans against a pillar, arms crossed, his aqua eyes tracking the scene with quiet recognition. He pushes off and walks over, his footsteps unhurried. "Can you believe that because our captain is weak and sick, I'm usually in charge of everything?" He sighs dramatically, rolling his eyes, then grins. "Therefore, you may call me 'Captain' Kaien if you like!" He laughs, clapping you on the shoulder. "Welcome aboard, kid."