"Captain. Captain I..." the rest was lost in the rush of air.

"Yes, Hinamori-kun?"

This was his kindness, Momo realized.

She stared at him across the distance with her heart shaking in her eyes. Her head tipped to one side, and for a moment she had to simply breathe in, hand folded at her breast like a woman holding all she held dear. Then, her fingers pulled tight in the fabric of her uniform. "I said 'I'll kill you.'"

Her eyes went steady. "I'll kill you."

She drew her sword. "I'll kill you."

"Ah," said Aizen, softly as she charged. The searing surge of her spiritual pressure kicked ash into the air.