Your master, hm? Perhaps I'm growing wiser in my years~

[She glances at him with a smile. She's kidding. He's making the effort to smile, so she wants to help that along. It's hard to see him looking this sad, and hating his flaws so much when there's so much more about him that she adores. He's kind, and cares so much about other people. He's been a good friend to her from the very beginning. Maybe he just needs to be reminded of that.]

I hope you don't plan on easily forgetting all of the good things you did. Like helping that troubled soldier find his peace. And standing beside your friends when they needed you.

[She sets the thermos on the table.]

I am still impressed by the courage you showed in every battle we have fought together. I know I can trust and rely upon you. Nothing will shake my faith in that regard.

[Rukia plants a hand on top of his head as she grins at him.]

Remember that, or I will be forced to remind you.