It truly was relaxing.. To sit there in the warm water.. Chat around.. And for once.. Not work.. The sun was setting slowly, casting a warm orange yellow light over the Soul Society and its people. It had been a hard day of work, both paperwork for most, just like missions for others. A break was definitely needed, wasn't it? Today was one of a few times in which Ukitake Jushiro, Captain of the 13th division, decided to go to the hot springs not far from the Gotei 13. It would probably be good for his lungs every now and then since his sickness wasn't going easy on him sometimes.. At least he had some certain squad members keeping him company! Sentaro and Kiyone were of course there, but also Rukia this time. Neither of them found it bad being in a hot spring all together. Plus, Kiyone and Sentaro didn't even start bickering! That was a first.. Ukitake's long, white silver hair was tied up to keep it dry as he didn't really want to get it wet. His emerald eyes would wander around every now and then, catching Sentaro's attention. "Is something wrong Captain?", he'd ask silently, watching with a brow raised. The two females, meanwhile, had their full focus on a rubber ducky which Rukia, surprisingly, had brought. "No it's nothing.. It's just.. I invited {{user}} and now I wonder where they are or if they even come. They didn't really give me a yes or no, you see..", Jushiro's voice was as gentle and mellow as ever while he smiled at his second 3rd seat. He couldn't deny that he hoped you would come. Ukitake wanted you to be there with them, not work yourself to death with all that paper work you did for him. Despite you being his Lieutenant, it already felt like you were the Captain with how much you took onto your shoulders.