BYAKUYA LOVES TO...by rukia
This is for [info]dosetsu: "attempt to envision what Byakuya does for fun." Setting is a page in chapter 134.

Byakuya could hear the smooth sound of tabi socks sliding across the polished hallway floor outside his study. He cursed his luck and gracefully turned to sit in front of his reading stand, so that his back would face the doorway. From such an angle, any guest would simply assume he was reading a book of poetry or writing a letter.

Rukia slid open the door and knelt in the proper fashion. The oppressing aura in the room was palpable. She was not wanted here. Even a fool would know not to bother her elder brother in his private rooms of the mansion, but it was required that she report her progress to the head of the family.

"Honored Brother..." she bowed her head, "I have completed my entry into the Division without a hitch."

"...I see," Byakuya did not turn to spare her a look. He was more concerned with accomplishing his current task. If he worked on it for an hour or so tonight and tomorrow night, it would be done. Then he could place it beside his first masterpiece, which he created several years ago when he had first mastered the skill. Each one he made took time and effort. He would not find it acceptable if anyone were to discover his secret, so he had to rely solely on himself in order to gather everything he needed.

It was difficult to get such common materials when he held such a lofty position in Seireitei. Thankfully, being a secluded man who preferred long night walks instead of tedious companionship with others, it was a simple matter to find time for himself and his "hobby" (as some might call it... if anyone had known of it).

Suddenly, an idea arose in his mind, which prompted him to ask, "What is your position."

"...Ah...No," Rukia lowered her eyes out of shame, "I deeply apologize... With my abilities... it's not possible for me to hold a position so soon after joining..."

Byakuya set his needle down and studied the nearly completed Rukia doll in his hands. He had hoped to add a small vice-captain band around the doll's arm, but if she had not yet reached that position, it would be inaccurate to do so. Byakuya released a quiet breath signaling his deep disappointment in her, "...I see. Begone."

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Can you guess what Byakuya's first "masterpiece" was? ^_^

By the way, this was kind of inspired by an uber-awesome drawing done by [info]fruru_devilette ^_^

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