Rest01: Curiosity [Rev]

He kept her back to her for a few moments longer, his back muscles seeming to bulge as if deep in strain, and the scars clear to her as morning dew on the grass. "I do not bite, Arrancar." Sexta said finally, getting up and turning, abs and chest sculpted but not in the manner that would seem grotesque. Leaving his sword etched in the ground he walked forward to the grass and felt it beneath his bare feet, and under the trees shade, he placed a single palm against the white one before removing it moments later. "You have been granted entry into my city, yet your body is as stiff as a corpse. Are you afraid child, or, perhaps do you understand the cruel world beyond these walls so well that you're prepared?" His last statement rose a heart felt laugh from deep inside his chest, finally turning to face the child at last. He continued to size her up before finally looking her in the eyes. "What is it you would like of the Sixth Espada?" She seemed to be wary of him, even the lion's eye could see. Perhaps putting some form of composure in his words might sooth her, though, who knew?

The words fell from her lips simply. The Arrancar's voice reminded him of salt; void of sweetness or pleasantries, rather, just for getting to business. Her presence put him off ease, though, he could feel the vast strength between them; similar to that distance between North America and Europe. "Experience? And what would you think living the life of peace would offer one?" He kept the question open aired for a moment, deciding it best to capitalize on it as he thought it over. "Could you live with another Arrancar and make peace, or would you squabble like headless chickens over the next meal? Or perhaps could you see yourself losing sleep in an effort to ensure the safety of your kin, even if they do not seem appreciative of it?" The words would lay heavy in her mind, his tone thick with accusation, mistrust and doubt. Of course, Ao was a man who believed everyone had the opportunity, the tone being that of the very same test she was expecting. Those who had no current to fight against would get weak and soon be over taken by a flood.

The Espada turned his back to her then, walking towards the cliff where he was meditating moments before, whether or not she followed mattered little to him, though if she wanted to earn her keep she would. "I care not for those who don't seek to earn their life." In response he beckoned his hand outwards towards the bustling city beneath him, each Arrancar in sight working towards their own lively hood. "Should you expect a place among my people you are equally expected to work for it. Complacency is frowned upon and hatred even more so." Turning to look upon her, he increased his spiritual pressure to that of a basic captain. "If you are truly serious about earning your keep then speak up now."

The Espada narrowed his eyes at the mention of the Primera's lands, though mentioned nothing of it. It was the most volatile lands of the 10 thus far, so, it was not heard of to make a savage life among the heavy winds there. "Wolves live in packs. They have a leader they look up too and he in turn has a mate, and though he wont admit it, he listens too as well." The laugh escaped him slightly, his back turning to the small girl and once again on the murky horizon. "In the animal kingdom they're the perfect hunters. The dogs sacrifice others for their own survival and can take down even the strongest of animals." Ao took a deep breathe. "Yet even they are not on top of the food chain. Evolution, my young Arrancar, is the key to survival." He turned once more, and patted her simply on the head, gauging her reaction as he continue to walk. "You are correct that a life of peace can teach you a thousand lessons. If there is any you will learn it is one overwhelming fact: When to stay your blade."

"If you wish to stay here you will earn your keep, as I have previously stated. You will be treated no different then my own fraccion nor the lowest of Hollow and in turn, they you will treat them as equals." Ao looked her deep in her eyes then, ensuring that what he said next would remain forever imprinted in her mind. "Understand that by being in this city you will follow it's rules and regulations. You will die for them like they would die for you, and you shall experience an idea of living that you've seldom dreamed of." Breaking eye contact he began to walk away. "Anese, find her an empty house and begin her training in the morrow. She has a lot to learn." The Arrancar from before bowed her head in respect, agreeing, but Ao was already inside the mountain, her words lost on the Espada.

The city was as busy as ever, even though by ways of humans, it was considered 'morning.' The fraccion weaved in and out of oncoming Arrancar, most carrying things up the ramps or getting early morning training. Ao didn't like complacency and these Hollow knew it. The girl held her Espada in high regard. After all, he had saved her from a life of wandering the unforgiving dunes, fighting for her next meal. In turn she pledged herself to his service, though unannounced to her, not in the way the Arrancar thought. Anese found herself at the house of the newly arrived Arrancar. Her uniformed was considered provocative, to human standards, though fitting and allowed her movements to be unhindered. A rapid succession of knocks and a call to wake up later, the small girl answered the door. "Ready?" Anese reiterated the question, raising an ash colored eye brow. "We'll see about that." The smirk played across the corner of her mouth, not one of ill intent but rather amusement. "Come on, we have a lot to do."

With her in tow, Anese led her through the bustling stone streets, explaining the meaning of things and introducing her every now and again to other fraccion. "The first lesson is communication," Anese said casually, walking ahead of the small girl. "In order to coexist with one, you must be able to effectively communicate to them. Whether it be your discontent or otherwise, to convey to another your ideas or feelings, is the first step to living and understanding a civilized life." She turned then, stopping suddenly. "Unlike the harsh lands of Hueco Mundo, in the Nameless city one cannot merely take what they please. They must first purchase it." She gave the girl a moment to comprehend before continuing. "By putting in effort and work, you are compensated, and in turn you're able to afford food and other material possessions you might want, or need."

"Here," she pointed to an Arrancar that held the appearance of a younger gentleman, fins protruding from his neck like a hammerhead shark. He was behind some sort of stand, on it, a wide assortment of meats and foods a like. "Take this," the Arrancar handed the small girl thin, cloth-like material, "It's not enough to get something on that table, so, you need to be able to convince the man to lower the price. Can you do that?" Whether or not she answered yes or not meant little to the fraccion. She was tasked with teaching her life. "Go on."

The man was nervous at the direct approach she had taken. Many a times he's dealt with different Hollows, ranging from short to tall, to nice and.. well not so. She had poor social skills and smelled like she hadn't bathed in a long time. All in all, the very idea of her lingering around his food any longer didn't please the man. "Tch, alright! Take it and ye can leave. But next time ye better have the prop'r amount!" He shooed her off, and should she listen, Anese would be waiting for her, arms crossed and a smirk across her lips. "Not what I had in mind.. but it works." She motioned for the small girl to follow, allowing her to eat if she so chose. It struck her then that she didn't even know her name. Turning her head slightly, teal colored hues taking her visage upon them, she spoke. "Whats your name? Didn't even occur to me to ask that. Most people just.. introduce themselves." Waiting for an answer, an idea struck and she knew what part two would be.


"Okay, that gives me an idea." Looking forward at the mass of people going about their business, her eyes narrowed at one in particular; a boy near the same size as Len, though protruding from his sides appeared to be small spikes that vibrated and made hissing sounds. "Communication is more then trying to get things. You need to be able to make friends with those around you, for, if anything bad were to happen, they could perhaps help." She turned as she spoke, looking at the girl similar to how she did last time. "Whats more is friends give you a sense of belonging. You no longer roam the sands of Hueco Mundo, and because of that you, you need to root yourself somewhere. Be a thread in the web of someones life and allow them to do the same. You may like it." Woman to woman, she smiled sincerely. Happiness was a right given to all. "Go talk to him and introduce yourself. Speak fully and see if you can't pick up a few good habits of his. Smile and see if you can't start that journey here."

She called to the boy, who in turn looked over to her, a look of confusion and curiosity plaguing his expression. The rib like appendages extending from his vibrated at her demands, raising an eye brow and half his lip in response. The appendages vibrated quicker and faster, creating a threatening like hum sound, before stopping. "You're weird, go away." The boy said, running further up the ramp and disappearing around the bend. She had missed her goal, and when she'd turned to face Anese, she would find a small smile on her features. "You got a lot to learn kid," the fraccion said, walking past and beckoning her after.

"Others are not items," she began, once Len had caught up. "You can't just claim them for your own desires or needs." Using her delicate fingers she waved at a few passing by Arrancar before continuing. "In order to bond with someone- or even talk to them, for that matter- you need to be able to create a common ground. Find something you both like- not just eating or the fact you're arrancar- and expand on it. Show a desire to learn about them past the reason I'm telling you too." Anese tooth a breathe, realizing she had been talking for far too long and perhaps too quickly. Was she going too fast for the girl or was she really this dense? "Regardless, I received word from our Lord Espada. He requires our presence. We'll finish this later."

Once they would arrive to the designated area- the courtyard of the white tree- Ao would be standing towards the end, over looking the city as he always did. "Anese. Arrancar." He regarded the two in a more serious tone then usual, arms crossed and donning his battle gear. "I have been sent for by the Godking. Something lurks the borders of our land he has taken interest in." He turned to them, his genuine smile showing. "I would appreciate you two to accompany me. If not for the experience it alone would offer." With that, he began to walk, knowing they would follow. "Move quickly. Time is of the essence." A quick sonido was all he brought to their attention before the Espada was gone, Anese following soon after.