"I'd like to see that. Hup!" Rukia slung her leg over the fence, easily climbing over the top and dropping onto the grass below. A few of the birds ceased grazing, lifting their long necks to look at her. Some ruffled their wings and 'kweh'd as if in greeting, and a few began striding toward her directly. It seemed they recognized her.

"Keep me informed on your progress. I think I'll do a little riding, while the weather is good."