... It was starting to get dark when the outcast pair started the fire for the night.
Janus pulled a portion of rotted log next to the growing flame. "I've heard that there's a city that the soul reapers
used before they got their power", Lutra said, claiming a smooth rock as a temporary chair.
"The fairy tale? I've heard of it." Janus didn't bother to look up as he said this.
"It's very real, Janus." He leaned forward facing Janus. "I've been there more than once."
Janus looked directly at Lutra. "I appreciate the help back at the soul society, Lutra, but
I don't know anything about you. I think it would be best if..."
Almost simultaneously, Lutra and Janus sprang to their feet and faced an invisible opponent.
"Who's there!" Lutra shouted, bravely.
"I have come for the box you have, Janus Tarr." The figure started to come into view as it got
closer to the fire. Janus put a hand on the hilt of his zanpakuto, ready for a fight.
"Hahaha!" The figure laughed as it came into the light. "Had you going didn't I?"
Janus' grip loosened on his sword as he took a knee. "Captain Tadayoshi!"...