Prowling In The Ruins [Liltotto/Fuurinji]

It was inevitable that her travels would eventually lead here, to what remained of the once great city of Vastime. A giant hole that seemingly appeared overnight, swallowing up an entire city and leaving scarce traces of what once was. To say the stench of death hung heavy here would be an understatement that was outsized only by the massive hole that stench crept from, had she not been used to such a smell Fuurinji would've likely had to cover her nose.

However after over a hundred years of fighting, such a thing had become benign and more akin to an irritation than anything else. So what could she hope to find here anyway? With such little remaining, truthfully speaking there wasn't likely anything that could help in figuring out what actually happened without going into that dreaded place.

But for a Shinigami, this place was the perfect place to search. Scouring the ruins for treasures wasn't what she was searching for, rather she was searching for any souls that might've escaped being sucked into that hole... hopefully at least even one was here. She didn't expect to find one, mostly because the Gotei United had already been here and so any remaining souls that hadn't been consumed were likely already sent to Soul Society. But if even one was still around, she might be able to gain some kind of information as to what happened even moments before the hole appeared.

Alas thus far her efforts were in vain, nothing remained here except the ruined buildings of what once was, that is until she noticed but a single individual. Judging by their rather lax posture however, she went out on a guess that this wasn't a lost soul wandering for the sake of wandering and was rather someone here on purpose though their intent she couldn't properly judge. For the most part this individual seemed mostly unimpressive, merely sitting atop some of the rubble.

To interrupt them or not to interrupt them, that was the question now. However given her lack of any real evidence or findings, it was a rather simple question to answer. "Nice weather we're having, eh?"" Fuu called out from the ground, though her head wasn't looking up towards the girl and was rather staring straight-forward, almost away from the girl in question.

Ah well she should've expected that type of response, though she was referring to the actual weather itself rather than that which physically surrounded them she couldn't really say she was all too surprised about what the other said. But since she was getting a response, she'd press forward and begin 'walking' upwards like she was walking up invisible stairs. As she did so, she simply shook her head towards what girl said next "Nah, not here to Konso any souls or loot any buildings, though I was hoping to find a plus or two remaining." Once she was level with the other female she stopped and finally turned her head towards the girl "Given you're here I imagine you're either here because you're interested in what happened or you're interested in those who are interested in what happened."

While her head didn't move much more after turning towards the woman, Fuurinji was still inspecting her intently. While her unique sight only gave her a silhouette of those around her that was usually more than enough to tell her what she needed. In this case, the woman didn't have a Zanpakuto and so was unlikely to be either Shinigami or Arrancarr. This left few options, however as soon as the bracelet, and what hung from it, met her attention... she realized easily enough. Quincy. She wasn't entirely surprised, the other Shinigami she'd met had informed her that the Vandereich and Gotei United were working together here, and as much as she absolutely loathed being in the presence of such a... creature, the fact the two were working together did give her at least a reason to pause momentarily. Sure this particular Quincy wasn't much stronger than an ordinary human, killing one that was working with the Gotei United would likely strain their relationship and... well, such a giant hole wouldn't attract a Quincy that was weaker than herself.

So Fuurinji had multiple reasons to not attack immediately, despite every fiber of her being demanding she do so. "So tell me, Quincy, why are you lingering here without any other guard around? From what I've heard your kind are, for some reason, aiding the Gotei United in keeping this threat mostly contained, which also makes me wonder why there are no other Shinigami around."

Her Job? Well if that wasn't the most cryptic piece of.... sigh. Of course it'd be cryptic, neither knew the other after all. "Well... She began as the other responded to her rather... scrutinizing questioning "You didn't state your name, so I called you by that which I could notice, which is that Quincy Cross dangling from your wrist. So if you have a name, and wish for me to actually use it, it'd be pertinent for you to state what it is before getting upset that I DIDN'T use it." Her brow furrowed slightly.

Afterwards she simply scoffed at the mention of the Gotei, or rather... the way she said it, it was like she was implying that Fuurinji was apart of whatever Gotei was currently 'running' Soul Society. "Secondly, if you couldn't tell just from my clothing I am not affiliated with the Gotei United. If I was I'd of already known you weren't with them let alone allied with the Quincy's. Which raises another question, if you aren't a Quincy and you aren't affiliated with the Gotei United, what the hell IS your job and why the hell do you have a Quincy Cross if you AREN'T a Quincy?"

What could the Vandereich possibly want from city ruins? What could they be hoping to gain? Bah this woman truly wasn't of any help at this rate. Although she did at least confirm one thing, she wasn't an ordinary Quincy. Whether she was truly a Quincy in blood or not, that she was apart of the Sternritter Personnel told her that she definitely would've been outmatched had she decided to attack in the first place and... well, she was at least glad that she chose the path of least resistance at this point. It also gave her the name of the current leader, and judging by her attitude....

"I see... Though you failed to answer my last question, of why that which isn't Quincy bears the cross of one. Presumptions would lead me to believe you have, in some capacity, the ability to manipulate Reishi like they can. However, neither Shinigami nor Human can do such a thing and aside from that you do not strike me as a Demon." She waved her hand almost dismissively as she turned away "Ah, whatever. I was hoping that one from the Vandereich might have more knowledge, though it seems like even they must not have the capabilities I thought they did."

She shook her head, provoking a Vandereich probably wouldn't be a smart idea truth be told. "While I can't say I'm surprised, in fact I'm feel quite the opposite about the Vandereich now, I was at least hoping you'd have more information than an unseated Shinigami, given the Vandereich's tenuous alliance with regards tot his hole. But I suppose that even a catastrophe like this won't loosen anyone's lips.... how annoying..." She began to mutter softly towards the end of her statement, now starting to walk away from the woman "Well, Ms. Not-A-Quincy Lamperd, I suppose further communications with the Vandereich are pointless as your knowledge on the situation is, at best, the same as the Gotei United... Which is to say non-existent at best and intentionally ignorant at worse."

Fuurinji raised her hand and gave a half-hearted wave behind her. "Perhaps going solo in this entire affair is for the best... doesn't seem like anyone else has the tenacity or willpower to do anything these days."