Promotion [Nessa]

Vanessa was admittedly nervous. She annoyed herself, waiting outside of the Soshi's office, by realizing she had a kind of unconscious tic; that was, she was touching the tips of the fingers of one hand using the index finger of the other, and then alternating hands. Unable to stop herself unconsciously falling into the habit, she instead tried to distract herself from it by reciting scraps of poetry and kido incantations in her head. It wasn't long before she saw the soshi beckon her in. She got to her feet, obliging, and entered the office, closing the sliding door shut behind her with delicacy. There was a slight tinkle as she moved her hands from her zanpakuto which were as always worn upon her wrists as gauntlets.

"Good afternoon mistress Blodeuwen. I hope the day finds you well." she greeted the soshi eloquently, with a bow, before sitting before her and awaiting what she had to say. Despite her nerves she felt confident, there had been a slight swagger in her walk- she was qualified, strong, and experienced. She totally had this. She knew that virtually no-one else had applied for the position, she had tied in the 2nd squad, making her clearly the best candidate for the job. She'd been told the interview was relatively painless, usually a pleasantry, and nothing more. The soshi knew everyone to some degree, and would recnognise how much she fit the role.

Vanessa's stomach tightened. There was something about the way the soshi asked her that; why had she applied for the role. As if there was a wrong answer. She hadn't considered there was a wrong answer. She hesitated, concern passing over her face. "Uhm, well..." she began, floundering. Was her connections to the 2^nd division a weakness, not a strength? Were they afraid her transfer from there would make her unsuitable?

"I'm interested in representing the Kido Corps' interests in the Gotei 13. My experience working within the Court Guard Squads means that I understand the nicities of being there and won't step on any toes." she said lamely, but her face was flushed. She had carefully avoided mentioning her stint in the second division particularly, but it would be on the Soshi's mind. She had been so sure beforehand, it had seemed obvious that she would get it. But now the soshi might take away her opportunity forever. She flushed an even deeper shade of red, but resolved to prove herself on the next question so she could go where she wanted to go. She couldn't give up yet! Not now, not when she was so close after all this time.

Vanessa pondered the next question. Not loaded. She took a deep breath, reflected for a moment, let out a hesitation before answering. "Well I've been working hard and I'm quite personable." That much at least was true, Vanessa wasn't popular but she had friends and she was the "leader" of her little group. "Having worked within the Gotei I do know how things work there. I also don't really mind taking time out of my career here to do it." That was the main issue with Gotei 13 Liaison Officers- the career prospects were terrible during your placement and shinigami lived long enough that that could be a very long time. But it was true- if she got to return to her squad she would have time to grow her power while still being happy- perhaps rising through the ranks when she returned to the Kido corps later.

"Please, Mistress Blodeuwen. I really want this job." she asked her superior, imploringly. She wasn't sure how she would react if she didn't get it but she hoped that Blod would find it in her heart to let her have it. She must have known how much it meant to her! She had to have it.