A Follow-up or an Excuse?

A few years must have passed since the time that Meika received the transplants from the institution. She had successfully adjusted to them, and found them quite of use. 

The lass figured it would be appropriate to do a follow-up so that the institute was aware of the positive results from the procedure. Perhaps the follow-up was a bit overdue, but nonetheless Meika stood at the front desk. 

Her posture was relaxed as she leaned against the desk edge, her hand holding a book as she flipped through the pages. Meika wasn't technically a dedicated reader, but she found herself hovering over a book here and there. Waiting patiently to be helped or to follow through with the visit. 

Finally having a moment to himself, Ichigo wandered the streets of Kumogakure. It had been quite some time since he paid a visit to the hospital that was made in his name, so he figured it wouldn't hurt to take the opportunity to drop by and see how things were going in the Institute of Medicine. Doing so, the Drunken Storm entered the building and made his way to the front desk where he noticed a familiar face waiting as she attempted to read a book. "Well, well. What do we have here, if it isn't our little troublemaker" the Raikage voiced while simultaneously lifting Meika up by the back of her clothes.

(WC: 113)

Meika suddenly felt her weight being lifted, as if correcting her from slouching against the desk. With a tsk, she clicked her tongue in playful annoyance while tilting her head towards the Raikage.

“Showing off I see. . that brute form isn't just for show.” The lass raised her eyebrow as she hinted towards his muscular physique.

Meika turns her back towards the desk, placing her hands against the polished surface as she leans her weight back upon it. Now that she was facing Ichigo, the lass allowed herself the time to examine him. Noting any changes since the last time they encountered one another. “It’s been a while,” Meika voiced the obvious statement, “Have you missed me?” she let out a soft snicker as she continued with her lighthearted teasing. “How has it been?” Meika questioned him, her demeanor suddenly becoming a bit more serious.

Allowing the troublemaker to sit down, Ichigo released his hold as she positioned herself on the desk. "With every kunai so far" the Raikage responded jokingly in turn. Indeed, it had been a while since the two of them met, and a lot happened during that time. Even though he wouldn't be able to disclose everything that took place, sharing a little bit of information couldn't hurt. "You know me, risking my life for the village, even for little misfits such as yourself" the black swordsman replied with a smirk on his face. Although said as a joke, not a single lie was spoken.

In all seriousness, it was good to see Meika enjoying herself like this. "But enough about me, what have you been up to?". It wouldn't surprise him if she got herself in trouble, even more so considering he was the only one who usually kept an eye on her.

(WC: 153, TWC: 266)