"I think that you're not giving yourself quite enough credit," murmurs Rukia, following closely behind Dean as he approaches the grill. "It's not very often that someone living is able to become shinigami, and even rarer for someone to progress at the rate that you have. Usually, wielding a sword takes years of practice. If there's anything that I've learned, it's that a supposedly crude understanding of many different disciplines is more impressive than learning a single trade to its fullest. When it comes to keeping people safe, one definitely offers greater odds than the other."

She smiles, ducking her head.

"Not that I want to fill your entire happy day with such practical affairs.i guess I'm feeling more sentimental than usual. Reminded of someone from home."