Putting Things In Animotion [Senshi / Ludwig]

[Senshi Odayakama (Crimson.)]

Odayakama Senshi was one of the newest Captains, and also one of the most reclusive. After having become Captain of the Eighth division, she had remained hidden away in her office handling paperwork and affairs of July Kasumi'Oji. The main issue being that few truly knew Senshi, and that was in general. She had jumped from unseated officer to Lieutenant in a single jump, and she had jumped not long afterwards to the position of Captaincy.

Which was why Ludwig might be surprised by what he'd see. At the front of his barracks rested a small girl, perhaps five foot tall. She wore the Shihakusho and the captain's coat. However, it looked perhaps two sizes too large for her. As a result, in combination with the captain's youthful appearance and "womanly" assets, she might look like a child that was playing dress up. She has a katana that she hugs to her person, standing as tall as she does, the bottom of the scabbard lightly tapping the floor.

More like a walking stick perhaps, the oddest part might be the fact that her left sleeve blew in the breeze, completely empty as she looks with big blue eyes before the entrance. "H-Hello. My name is Odayakama Senshi. Captain of the Eighth Division. Please take good care of me!" She calls out, bowing her head politely. Her voice was soft, but high in pitch, and with it, she looked delicately soft and fragile. 

Her skin was pale like snow, and yet, she had a rosy texture to her cheeks. Though whether this was from embarrassment and or her natural shade, that was uncertain. She instinctively seems to lower her gaze towards the floor, her left leg lightly kicking across the floor before she stops fidgeting, perhaps to prevent being rude. "I'm new, but...I'll try my hardest to help everyone I can." Clenching her fist and bringing it closer to her chest and heart, she shuts her eyes as if rather nervous of her fellow captain's first opinion.

[Ludwig Verrlicht]

Ludwig was doing what most captains do in their "spare" time, paperwork. It was geuinely the least impressive part of the job and genuinely one he didn't want to deal with. Sadly the lack of any higher end officers meant that he had to deal with it. One way or the other everything had to get done. Especially considering he was still trying to transfer the squads duties and responsibilities to something more. . . important? More widespread? It was a bit hard to really say what it was more of but it was something a bit different though still heavily in line with what the Seireitei needed. And that was a squad that entirely managed the to and fro of consumables and goods within the Soul Society. Namely for the Gotei 13 but if it went well it could be expanded and hopefully aid those in the Rukongai as well.

However part of the steps necessary for this to occur was that he needed a very important squad to buy off on his proposal. As well as support him and the squad as a whole given the two squads would largely be side by side with one another. And that was squad 8, the squad dedicated to ensure the organization as a whole had funding. They were literally the people whose job it was to ensure others got paychecks and had enough money to do whatever they needed. Thus with a squad dedicated to ensuring the Gotei had all the consumables and materials they needed they could not functionally exist without Squad 8 backing them. Where else would they get the money from?

And thus was why Ludwig had invited squad 8's captain to his squads headquarters. They needed to talk and figure this out between the two of them. The only thing that concerned him was that he'd never actually interacted with said captain. Granted he wasn't the most social of captains either but she was widely known as nearly impossible to get a hold of. Still though he hadn't gotten a yay or nay from them yet but he was hoping they'd show up soon. If they didn't he'd have to go find them and he really didn't want to start off on bad terms with them.

Thus when an enlisted shinigami came up and informed him that the captain of squad 8 was here that he immediately got up and made sure he looked presentable. However when he actually opened up the buildings front door he was met with shock. The captain in question was a young girl. Or at least that's what she looked like. Admittedly he wasn't certain on how to react initially but she was doing her best to be professional. And regardless of how things went down she was in fact a captain and had earned her place among them all. Alright Ludwig, look child or no, she's here and it's time to talk. You've got a goal in mind for the squad and must push to make that goal a reality. Remember it wasn't too long ago that you were the brand new captain in the Gotei and were about as nervous as she seems to be. So give them the same chance you were.

With a quick mental nod and a deep breath Ludwig smiled at Senshi. He motioned inside the office building while stepping aside. "Good afternoon Senshi. I appreciate that you were able to make time to come here so we could talk. If you don't mind, lets take this to my office so we can talk in private. There is a lot, I'm certain, to discuss. Thankfully my office is very easy to find it's actually at the end of the hallway so make yourself comfortable. I'll join you shortly with something to drink, I tend to find long talks easier over drinks. Would you happen to have a preference?"

[Senshi Odayakama (Crimson.)]

When confronted with paperwork, Odayakama actually preferred it. It gave her peace of mind, gave her the time to delve into mindless work with stamps, signatures, and at times considerations of policy and governance. When looking at the man before her, she seemed relatively calm, peaceful, and open. "Of course. I'm here to discuss with you matters of business. And business doesn't need to be uncomfortable." That said, when asked what she'd like to drink, she seemed to pause for but a moment.

"Juice please. Or tea." If only to add to the seeming perception that she was a child. In reality, she didn't like the bitterness of coffee, she didn't like the way alcohol made her feel, and she had absolutely no tolerance for it. So, as she followed him, she'd look around his office, get a grasp for the kind of man he was via his workspace, and in turn, she would seat herself, either in chair or mat if he had the latter.

"So, I was hoping to go over with you a number of topics, including the work of my predecessors, as well as your own. As well as to see the direction you were looking to take the thirteenth division, considering your newfound position." She seemed to shift her demeanor, becoming more solemn, morose, and focused on the issue at hand. "And to inform you that with my own rise to position, that there may be certain changes. Certain divisions getting more grants than others."

"At least for the foreseeable future. Hence. I've come to see what your division has to offer for the betterment of Seireitei." She was eager for his answer, so hopefully, he'd be free to divulge into his feelings.