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A perturbing proclivity
by afrai

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Rukia developed an unlovely habit of leaping upon her brother when he appeared at the door after the day's work, which neither beatings nor withering sarcasm deterred.

"The child," said Kuchiki Byakuya to his wife.

"My lord?"

"The child." There could be no mistake as to his meaning, for only one child in the world could merit any designation from Lord Byakuya. "She appears to have no fear."

He did not seem certain himself whether this made him proud or annoyed.

Hisana looked away. It was as if a frost had fallen.

"My lord has never betrayed her," she said.

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