Oh? That's surprising. He always seems very charming, so I assumed he was rather experienced... But if he's uneasy about being touched, perhaps not. He even smells like a proper gentleman.

[Rukia's curious speculations will have to wait, though, because once that sad smile emerges a second time, her concerns continue to deepen.]

I know of some things.

[Concerning the professor, in any case. But there's still a lot she doesn't know about Anise or Jade, so it's possible there's more they're keeping to themselves.]

I wouldn't want to pry if it's a sensitive matter to you. But I'm willing to listen if you're troubled, Anise.