As you should be, Miss Aisling. [ Careful, that is, for they've been drawn to this realm between realms for but a single purpose, and it weighs on the good Captain's heart that Aisling, the child that she both is and is not, may very well be exposed to violence and all the ugliness of war. These thoughts, however, do not show their face in his expression—lofting an eyebrow high, he considers Aisling as she openly appraises him, laughing lightly as she does.

What is it that she sees, he wonders, for to many he's perfectly unassuming. Harmless, even, in their eyes (and to Aisling, he is!). ]

Though I do think that, in the here and now, we are surrounded by good company and comrades. [ He offers her a small bow of his head, after a moment's pause, hand slipping over his heart. ] And I am Ukitake. Juushirou Ukitake, Captain to the Thirteenth Division of the Court Guard Companies of my homeland.

[ A playful wink! ]

I, of course, am ever at your service.