[Rukia lifts her head, regarding Anise quietly for a few moments. For all of the villain references just a minute prior, it's clear that she really does care for Jade doesn't she? She smiles, her expression softening.]

Perhaps I should.

[There are so many others she should thank for being a part of her life. She shouldn't take those people for granted, and Jade does deserve to know that she does truly care for him as a friend. Of course, as she resumes her work, she chuckles.]

Although he may fear that I'll embrace him again. He didn't say as much, but it was obvious he isn't accustomed to such things.