// @lucxns queried : ❛ i just need a hug . ❜ ( 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 . )
𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐈𝐌 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃 , never before had rukia seemed to take interest in engaging with kisuke in such a manner ; though , it would be incorrect to assume he wouldn’t bend to her request . after everything their ragtag group had been through , there is little denial that kisuke has - with some reluctance &&. deep hesitation - found himself settled in a guardian-like perspective towards them . it was too close to consider him a father figure , too estranged to be an uncle figure , but the nature of his relationship with them was unnecessary to define . whatever it was , however , apparently included kisuke having garnered enough trust &&. confidence in rukia to warrant such a request ---
❛ hugs aren’t good for business , rukia-san . ❜
with a light laugh he teases her , though his comment is more to fill the air between them than anything else . pacing towards her with the familiar sound of shoes against hardwood, kisuke bends to her level slightly - but not to an insulting extent - &&. finally he loosely embraces her as swathes of fabric practically swallow her frame . if she was expecting a firm, tight embrace, perhaps the hug would be lacking but the uncertainty of the action brings about a hesitancy &&. leaves an easy way out should she desire such a thing .