[That gives her pause, as she wasn't expecting him to agree with her so readily. And is she mistaken or is that a hint of warmth in his voice? She blinks at him for a moment, and slowly, she relaxes, a little smile of her own softening her features.]

Perhaps. But not undeserving.

[She gives his hat a playful tug as soon as he resumes his...well, being Jade.]

Thank you.

[Rukia leans in a little closer, dropping her voice to a whisper.]

...And perhaps you might see fit to deliver a certain book as well. This person seemed rather eager to have me read to him from its pages.