[Were she the type, she would embrace him now. But that kind of affection is rare from Rukia. Nonetheless, he's starting to smile again, and that eases the concern in her heart.]

What you should and should not do is up to you. Keeping secrets is necessary at times.

[She breathes a small sigh.]

But you shouldn't feel as if you can't speak about things that trouble you to the people who care for your welfare. Any time you need to speak about what ails you, I will always listen. I don't think I'm the only one willing to make that offer either.

[That's probably enough old lady lecturing for one day.]