[u]Rio Okotaru Darishimo[/u]

Rio listened to Nohime, expecting an answer along those lines. Once Rio asked if she'd like to speak in private due to the soon expected wave of males entering the room, Nohime pretty much responded immediately by hiding behind her and accepting the offer. For some reason, Rio couldn't help a small smile of amusement jump onto her face, however it left just as soon as it came, making it go unnoticed. The sound of Eiichi's voice then attracted her attention, causing Rio to look at him. [b]"Eiichi, just look at yourself, you've got to understand that rest is just as important as training."[/b] Rio looked at him for a little longer before turning around towards the door. [b]"However, I won't stop you from doing what you feel is right. You'll just have to learn the hard way. Come on Nohime, follow me."[/b] Rio then started walking, expecting the girl to follow.

As they walked, a few Shinigami ran up to Rio every now and then, asking questions that Rio instantly answered without needing to look at who she was talking to. It was almost as if she knew the answer to everything, however for some of the questions Rio told them to 'refer them to the Captain' while still walking. [b]"Stay close Nohime, I don't want you to wonder off."[/b] Rio sounded as she walked up the steps to the balcony. Soon enough, both had made it back. 

Once they were both inside with the door closed, Rio offered Nohime a seat at the low table in the middle of the room with four large cushions placed around it for comfort. Rio then made the two of them a cup of tea before placing both cups on the table and taking a seat herself opposite Nohime. She then took a sip of her own tea, taking a moment to savour the flavour before swallowing and looking towards Nohime while placing her cup back onto the table. [b]"Firstly, consider yourself accepted into the Squad. Despite the danger you put Eiichi in, you did show potential. Now I'm not going to interrogate you by asking why you act that way towards men, however if you wish to tell me then you can. I want you to be able to trust me and know that anything personal you tell me will not be repeated outside of our conversation and will be branned as confidential. I do want to help you or get someone suitable to help you control yourself around male allies as I will not risk members being put in danger, do you understand?"[/b] Rio then took another sip of tea. [b]"Also, I will let you know that I'm going to inform the Captain of your spar. There is no need to be alarmed, this is just a protocol that I have to follow whenever initiating a new member. I will also discuss with him how we would be able to help you."[/b]