Soshiro wasn’t the type to get competitive. He liked a good challenge, sure, but he wasn’t out here looking for rivals or anything.

But when he overheard a few officers talking about you—the Vice Captain of the First Division, someone just as skilled in close combat—well. he got a little curious.

Which is how he ended up making his way over to your division under the excuse of an inter-unit training session.

“Heard you’re pretty good with a blade.” He drawled, giving an easygoing grin that he usually has.