Arashi smiled at her compliment to his musical talent "Really? Do you think so? Hearing that makes me glad, I didn't learn to play it for just myself, so it's good to hear my efforts are not in vain." Then he spotted someone he knew and said "Ah, Abarai-San, how are you doing today?" After exchanging the pleasantries, he watched with amusement at the banter between Hana and his fellow lieutenant.

At her invitation he nodded, but before they left "Abarai-san," He said in a mild tone, the redhead turned back to look at him questioningly, but paled when he saw the dangerous look in Arashi's eyes "You'd best take good care of Hana here, or I'm going to be displeased with you." While he was all smiles, and his tone wasn't the least bit threatening, the flat look told Renji all he needed to know.

Waving his hands to ward Arashi's anger off he said "Of course of course! I'd never let one of our most promising squadmember's come to harm! You go and enjoy your date now." He jumped, as the look in his fellow lieutenant's eyes grew sharp like blades, "O-or whatever you're doing! Have fun!" With that Renji booked it out of there.

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Turning back to Hana with a smile he asked "Where would you like to go?"