Another Step Higher [Byakuya/Hitoshi]

Trust between noble houses could always end up beneficial. Unfortunately, with the changes to the noble scene and some desperate noblepersons trying hard to keep power in their clutches, Byakuya would always be wary of any deal, any negotiations, or any alliance offered by another noble house. Even he, a noble himself, knew how untrustworthy and self-interested nobles often were. He'd be lying if he said he wasn't guilty of such behaviors in the past. This agreement to work together to bolster the Rukongai, however, was something he felt he could support, as long as the general idea stayed true. He'd have to see about that...

Byakuya stood as his guest did and made sure to see him to the front door. "Good luck in recruiting other houses to this cause," Byakuya said, offering his own bow and a farewell greeting. Once his guest officially left the gates of his manor, Byakuya turned back into his home, a Mona Lisa smirk shown on his face.