"But you get to defend the innocent!" Rukia said.
"Not interested," Ichigo snorted.
"Protect the helpless!"
"Oh, please. That's so last century."
"Defeat Hollows and purify their souls to send them on to Soul Society!"
Ichigo eyed her cynically. "You haven't done this before, have you?"
"I don't normally have people stealing my powers," Rukia said through gritted teeth.
"Eh." Ichigo waved a hand. "Not my fault. These things happen."
"It's the only way you'll get to keep the robes and sword."
"What?"
"Goes with the job. You want the swish, you do the dirty."
Ichigo sighed. "Oh, all right."
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