[...Wait what. Rukia looks at Anise and blinks. Then she blinks again. It would be unwise for her to jump to conclusions and assume the girl had just suggested that she and Jade...]

I'm not certain I understand what you mean. Good for each other?

[Should she just say 'thank you' and leave it at that, or would that result in unfounded rumors? What's more, she's worried about the sadness in that smile. Rukia exhales and smiles gently at Anise, reaching across the table to squeeze her hands.]

Be at ease...I'm not going to take him away from you. We're not romantic.

[It may be that Anise has a crush on him herself, or perhaps she's afraid that Rukia will occupy all of Jade's time and leave Anise out of it. Either way, she doesn't have any intention of breaking a little girl's heart.]