STOP ME WHEN YOU'VE HAD ENOUGH

Huh, Well Now

At least he's getting to the point. "Home. She needs rest."

"She was stabbed, and Kisuke doesn't recall treating her."

"I did."

"You did?" He seems skeptical.

"Did you forget? I'm the son of a doctor."

Isshin purses his lips. "You brought others." It wasn't a question.

"They're worried about Inoue."

"And you!" Keigo exclaims.

Ichigo gives him an over the shoulder smile before glaring back at his father. "Do you have a problem with people being worried for those they actually care about?"

"Can we not do this right now?" Isshin asks.

"Sure, whatever you want, Shiba."

While it's hesitant, his small group follows him past his dad and inside the shoten. They cross the aisles when Tatsuki finally speaks up.

"What was that about?"

"I'll tell you later. This isn't the time for it."

"You sure made it seem like the time back there."

Ichigo groans. "We got into a fight and it hasn't been resolved. That's all it is."

"Why did you fight?"

"Because he lied to me."

"About what?"

"Everything."

Before Tatsuki could say another word, they enter the room where everyone is evidently having a meeting in. All voices are hushed at the sight of unfamiliar people, and a few even go for their zanpakuto.

"Guys?" Inoue blinks in surprise.

"What are you doing here?" Chad asks.

"Kurosaki, why did you bring them here?" Uryū snaps.

"Whoa, Chad, Ishida, you're here, too?" Keigo gapes. "Why weren't we invited?"

"There's nothing for you here. Please leave," Uryū demands.

"No way! You guys have been missing for days!" Tatsuki exclaims.

"It's true. Though, Ichigo, Ochi-san keeps covering for you. You owe her," Mizuiro states.

"Shit, I do." Ichigo sighs loudly.

"Is Rukia alright?" Inoue inquires, walking over to stand beside Tatsuki.

"Yeah, she'll live. Just tired."

"Ichigo, man, these guys aren't safe here," Shinji starts. "They're normal."

"I'll have to agree," Kisuke nods from his place at the table.

"I made a promise to tell everyone the truth. That includes them."

Shinji goes to argue, but Kisuke chuckles. "Well, as long as you don't shift, then I'm alright with it."

"I'll take care of them in case anything happens," Inoue states.

"Ishida and I will help," Chad offers.

"The hell I will!"

"Uryū," Yoruichi warns, "just do it."

The bespectacled teen grumbles under his breath. What an idiot, Ichigo thinks. Isshin moves around all the people to sit at the table with Yoruichi, Shinji, and Kisuke. Everyone else is behind them or leaning against the wall.