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[kenpachi]

That's very altruistic of you, Chishiya-san. But what would you ask of me in return?

（ not a no. not a yes, either.

nothing is free, after all. ）

[dispassioned]

[He huffs a deeply ironic chuckle at her describing literally anything about him as altruistic.]

You’re a practical woman. I suppose the argument that you’re helping me to avoid something I don’t want to do wouldn’t be especially convincing to you?

[kenpachi]

No.

（ her hands rest in her lap, quite still. ）

But I have no desire to pry, if it isn't something you wish to discuss. I will accept your offer with gratitude, and perhaps should such an occasion arise down the road I can assist you in turn.

[dispassioned]

Okay. You can help me with a future goal. I’m sure I’ll need assistance sooner or later.

[Technically he’d need assistance with this one if he were interested in completing it.

He sighs and continues.]

That is, assuming we can think of a way to let you take credit for my avoidance.

[kenpachi]

Well, I suppose that depends on what your goal is. Is it a spoken action or a physical one?

（ like. bruh. is she gonna have to kill you and bring you back?

like, she can do that. but still. ）

[dispassioned]

[That would be an intriguing offer, but preferably not.]

Spoken.

[kenpachi]

Then I suppose all I have to do is interrupt you, hm?

（ at least that's how her understanding of the goals sits at present. ）

I'm not certain how much intent plays a factor, but I'm sure it's not negligible.

[dispassioned]

Ideally, yes, that could work.

[He's not sure of the ins and outs of her goal are. But he figures if she interrupts him speaking his goal once and he never plans to try again, then it should theoretically be good enough.]

[kenpachi]

Well, then. We should have some sort of signal, shouldn't we? Perhaps you can make a gesture with your hand when I'm meant to interrupt you. That way, you control how much of your goal is revealed, without permitting it to be said in its entirety.

（ they are vastly overengineering this, but she doesn't mind. it's fun! ）