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So. You know, I told myself when I left this group that I wasn’t going to do this, that I wasn’t going to post about why I’m leaving this group, but it’s to the point now that I’m just done. 

Message me for my indies.

I can see precisely why people don’t stay long in this group. Call me pissy or impatient, sure, call me a douchebag too, I truly don’t care but this group is seriously lacking in real modship.

You know. Two week activity limits are fine and all, that doesn’t bother me because posts can be queued, but there’s quite a few other things really crawling up my ass.  

When you have a group for Bleach, it does a group good to actually have an active Ichigo RPer. I’m not talking about someone who posts a single thing once a week either. He’s a huge part of the series seeing as how he’s the protagonist and where is he? Well he’s certainly not that present in this group. I see maybe four of the same people half the time and that’s certainly not drumming up interest or activity. 

Mods are gone half the time. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been able to voice my concerns to some of the mods already and I’ve felt like bout 50% of it’s been heard or even taken into consideration. But there’s a lot more that hasn’t been fixed and all of this is piling up. Got more questions than answers. We have tired/stressed/or simply absent mods. And boy howdy-doody look at that fucking activity check, that’s listing almost all of our members.

Now, yes, the extra week is just fine since it gives them a chance but why not go ahead and slap on an extra ‘if you show up more than three consecutive times on the activity check you will be asked if you still want to be in the group’? Hm. Seems to me like it would help out quite a bit. 

This might seem a little unnecessary, sure, but this group, as stated on their blog, has been running since 2013. Are we sure it’s not just the prestige that’s keeping it around? Because since I’ve been here, I’ve seen more than enough people come and go, some switching characters [which is fine because I’ve done the same thing]. But my concern is that half the time people don’t stay long. 

There are patterns everywhere.

You bring your concerns to mods, they try to fix them, but half the time it’s almost like they’re only half listening. I commend them on trying to make everyone happy but that’s impossible. However, the biggest complaint I’ve seen is that we simply don’t have certain key characters doing anything. Go ahead and add me to that list because I’m gone. 

It’s been an interesting few months with this group but there’s far too much here that’s wrong for me to ignore anymore. Things aren’t being done that need to be done and I thought, after a while, they would get done. Clearly I was wrong and I’m willing to bet I’m not the only person unhappy here. 

Don’t get me wrong, the people I’ve met here are great but I’d enjoy them so much more if I just weren’t here, in this group. 

Do you know how many times I’ve heard ‘x character misses the old Renji/Jugram.’ Well sorry I’m not them, I can’t replace them, but saying that around the new person rping them is fucking RUDE. I’ve had that shit said several times in the Skype chat and even one on one chats. It gets real old real fast. 

When I first started RPing here, the rules included a passage that said something along the lines of ‘don’t be stingy with your character/share your muse with others.’ As time went by, I started seeing less and less of this behavior and more blatant favoritism. I won’t lie, I added to it a bit with the logic of ‘well if they’re doing it then i guess it doesn’t matter.’ 

Shrugs

So I did it. 

If you’re still reading by this point, congratulations. Did you know at one point I took on Kon? Yeah, I was thinking I could bring some life into him a little bit and focus on more than what Kubo was allowed to do with him. Until I found out that Karen was uncomfortable with me using Ichigo as a faceclaim. Canonically, Kon uses Ichigo’s body multiple times, I didn’t see an issue with it, but the more I think on it, I’m starting to realize that maybe she just didn’t want people confusing Kon with Ichigo. 

Which is funny and completely why I had to use Matsuoka Rin as a faceclaim. I ended up dropping him because I thought it was bullshit.

You’re probably thinking ‘wow, almost half of this is because we don’t have an active Ichigo.’ Well, usually, you would be right but the issue lies with the mods. I talked to T about this very issue and you know what happened? I was told that she was going to talk to Karen about her activity but we all know how that goes. People improve for a little while until they notice they’re not being watched as closely and then they start slacking off again. 

I’ve heard, since about a week after I got in, all about the issues going on. 

Yeah, you guys are good people but mods? The only one I think is mod material is Rissa. The rest of you? I get you’re trying, but we know the issues, and you know the issues. It’s time to do a rehaul and actually make this place better for the people who are actually still here. I already gave T and Rissa my suggestions. I’m tired of waiting. 

If you want my indies, ask me or go to skype because I’m not stupid enough to put them out here on this post. I know how people are on Tumblr. You do one thing that people don’t agree with and you’re followed with hateful messages like some medieval witch hunt. 

As of right now, I’m taking my Renji and Jugram and I’m leaving ABleachRP. I will not recommend this group to anyone. I will not talk to anyone about this group. I don’t blame you if you’re angry at me for this post but use that anger and do something productive with it like putting it toward fixing this group’s structural issues.  

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To all indies! My Renji is over at @phoenixxdown. I’m sorry for an inconveniences. 

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"Eh? Did I miss it? Fuck; couldn't find ya. Happy birthday, Abarai. If ya wanna birthday spar, let me know."

“Don’t sound so bad, Captain. Been a while since I’ve worked in your Division, might benefit from having a chance to spar with you. Thanks, Captain!” 

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"Renji....If you could have or do any one thing, regardless of likelihood or other determining factors, what would you wish for?"

One thing he could wish for. There was one thing that he’d wanted since he was in the Rukongai but he didn’t know if that answer was a good one. He wanted a family. 

Renji pushed that thought aside and laughed nervously, one hand going to the back of his neck. “Ah, probably gonna sound silly but I’d love to have a nice, huge dinner of some kind. Never been so picky with food or anything.” 

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“Uh huh, you just keep worrying about that then and I’ll keep to my cancer stick. Not like it’s that bad on me, sheesh. Captain Ukitake’s been getting on me too about it.” He blew smoke out of the window again and settled there, shrugging at Ichigo, not like he cared too much. “Yeah, just takes a lot more than you humans.” 

Renji chuckled at him and shrugged when he found the chocolate. He didn’t mind it, he’d gotten it for Ichigo anyway. Leaning down, he did grab one for himself and opened it, sitting on the windowsil again. “Got double of the chocolate, that way we’d be able to have one each. Oh? OH? That sounds like a fuckin’ challenge, Kurosaki, don’t make me come over there and spank ya!”

“Well you don’t have to worry about it, but I do. I’m human remember? I don’t want to suck in your second hand smoke!” At least most of the smoke was going out the window now that Renji had moved. Hopefully Yuzu wouldn’t smell it. “It amazes me how much he can drink. If I drank that much I wouldn’t be able to function. Can you guys even get drunk?”

Ichigo continued to pick through the bag of food, pulling out things that looked good. At the bottom he found what he had been looking for, several kinds of chocolate. “It all looks good to me and you got chocolate so I’m happy. I knew we were friends for a reason. You have good taste in food.” He unwrapped a candy bar and took a big bite. He grinned at Renji and took another bite.  “Yeah I’ll teach you, but then I’m going to kick your ass!”

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Renji had been working on another piece when Rukia started talking to him. Her encouragement and being there with him had caused him to become what he was, she hadn't given up on him. As such, he had no reason to let himself get down on his business.

Smiling at her, he put his pencil behind his ear and tilted his head. "Oh yeah? You find something you like, just let me know and I'll give you something really good, got it? I'll face your brother's wrath, not like he can sue me or something."

At least, Renji didn't think he could. He hoped to god Byakuya couldn't.

He sat back and huffed slightly, looking to the front glass as if Byakuya might be lurking there. "I don't see him hovering the glass. So why not get one sometime? Free, you know."

𝓣𝓪𝓽𝓽𝓸𝓸𝓼 - 𝑅𝑒𝓃𝒿𝒾 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝑅𝓊𝓀𝒾𝒶 - 𝐻𝓊𝓂𝒶𝓃 𝒜𝒰

Ever since Renji had opened up his own tattoo parlor, Rukia found herself visiting everyday and even helping out and behind the counter by taking phone calls and prepping stencils for her childhood friend. 

When the red head had first mentioned opening his own tattoo parlor, Rukia had thought it was a foolish idea and that it would never take off, but she still helped him every step of the way. Her elder brother wasn’t happy with the thought of her working and helping out in such a business, but he had let her do as she wanted as long as she herself never got a tattoo. She had never considered getting one in the first place, so she knew her brother had nothing to worry about, at least until she started getting tempted by some recent designs her friend had come up with.

“You know Renji…the more I work here the more I want to get a tattoo. You’re too talented at this.”

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Renji had been working on another piece when Rukia started talking to him. Her encouragement and being there with him had caused him to become what he was, she hadn't given up on him. As such, he had no reason to let himself get down on his business.

Smiling at her, he put his pencil behind his ear and tilted his head. "Oh yeah? You find something you like, just let me know and I'll give you something really good, got it? I'll face your brother's wrath, not like he can sue me or something."

At least, Renji didn't think he could. He hoped to god Byakuya couldn't.

He sat back and huffed slightly, looking to the front glass as if Byakuya might be lurking there. "I don't see him hovering the glass. So why not get one sometime? Free, you know."

𝓣𝓪𝓽𝓽𝓸𝓸𝓼 - 𝑅𝑒𝓃𝒿𝒾 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝑅𝓊𝓀𝒾𝒶 - 𝐻𝓊𝓂𝒶𝓃 𝒜𝒰

Ever since Renji had opened up his own tattoo parlor, Rukia found herself visiting everyday and even helping out and behind the counter by taking phone calls and prepping stencils for her childhood friend. 

When the red head had first mentioned opening his own tattoo parlor, Rukia had thought it was a foolish idea and that it would never take off, but she still helped him every step of the way. Her elder brother wasn’t happy with the thought of her working and helping out in such a business, but he had let her do as she wanted as long as she herself never got a tattoo. She had never considered getting one in the first place, so she knew her brother had nothing to worry about, at least until she started getting tempted by some recent designs her friend had come up with.

“You know Renji…the more I work here the more I want to get a tattoo. You’re too talented at this.”

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When Byakuya moved away from him, Renji laid back on the bed and took in the smell of the sheets, noticing they smelled much more like Byakuya than anything else. He couldn't help himself. Turning his face into the pillow, he closed his eyes and waited until Byakuya spoke again.

"Ah, no. I've been to various places to pick Rukia up for whatever crap we were getting into that day but I've not seen it entirely. I'm willing to guess it's much more impressive than I think it is, isn't it?"

He got up and went to the dresser, happily finding his clothes and putting on something quite informal. Simply put, a pair of shorts and a t-shirt, socks were a given but the converse, a gift from Shuuhei, were automatic. Red hair was yanked free of it's braid, laying on his back and shoulders before being pulled up into his habitual ponytail.

"Hope your elders don't pitch a fit about this. Won't they get pissed you're walking me around the place?"

Every part of Byakuya went still at the feel of lips against his neck, the sensitive skin sending thrills through nerves too unused to contact. Whatever response he’d been forming vanished from his thoughts to be replaced with a single question. Surely this wasn’t simple, innocent affection? It couldn’t be, not when it had his heart pounding steadily faster, his breathes quickening slightly, his head tilting ever so slightly to give better access, his back pressing against Renji’s chest. 

It took every ounce of control to sit quietly and keep his hands pressed against the top of his thighs. Confusion reigned in Byakuya’s mind as the kisses stopped and he was enveloped in a restrictive hug. He’d gone into this marriage with an open mind, expecting to take his cue from Renji as to how they would navigate the tense waters of an arranged marriage. But he hadn’t expected this complicated middle ground. Did Renji not understand just what he was initiating? 

“I hadn’t any specific plans in mind, no. We could stay here if you wished. It’s entirely up to you.” I don’t quite know what to do with an entire day off, honestly. Byakuya didn’t voice the thought, instead taking a moment to compose himself fully, taking advantage of his freedom to move over to a vanity where a brush and mirror were available so that he could more purposefully pull his hair up with the old ribbon. It felt..odd, but he was willing to try it for a day at least. “Have you ever been given a full tour of the grounds and manor?”

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*punches Renjis shoulder lightly* "Happy birthday you big goof"

Ruffles the shit out of her hair. “Thanks, not that goofy though, icy midget.”

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"Happy birthday Renji." He tugs on his ponytail for fun

“THE MANE! Kurosaki, don’t make me sit on you! ...Thanks though.”

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Renji liked the idea of that and put himself on his knees under the desk, grinning up at his captain. This was likely one of the worst things he could have done in their office but he was unconcerned about that entirely. 

He yanked the leg of Byakuya’s pants up and attached his lips to the man’s inner thigh, beginning to suck a mark onto his skin. This was likely to get him punched into the next week but this was so worth it to Renji.

Byakuya’s eyes slid shut as the sensations continued, an exasperated frown pulling at his lips at the short, simple answer he received, not at all what he had wanted. But that was forgotten as the ravenet considered Renji’s next words.

“That might be acceptable…..as long as you are discreet…about where you leave a mark.” As he spoke, his eyes opened to peer out of the corner of his eye to where he could just see Renji’s forehead.

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He snickered at her for that. “I take care of it, it’s kind of a control thing. Gotta keep the mane looking nice if nothing else, you know?” Renji loved the idea of Shuuhei or Izuru being unable to handle this, knowing her lap would be filled with the blood of their nosebleeds. 

Letting her take his headband off, Renji relaxed further, practically purring at her. 

“Ah yeah, that’s true. It’s the same for the Sixth. Taichou can calm himself down but I prefer him being all grumpy and quiet, just... kind of nice really, his presence.” Renji peeked at her, a single golden eye gleaming playfully. “Not so cuddly all the time, that’s the thing with dogs, they do what they like.”

Hush

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•  T h e　F o o l.

Renji Abarai - Aesthetic.

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Listening to Izuru, Renji kissed him gently and put his fingers in his hair. “You sound so certain when you’re drunk, Izuru. You won’t remember when you’re sober, will you? I bet you’ll be so mad at me if I do this with you that you won’t talk to me for a week or better.” 

He kissed along Izuru’s neck again and took his hips, holding Izuru against him and sighing. Maybe he could do this if he thought about it like his old job. Renji could afford that much. 

“Alright. I can do this but you have to tell me if you don’t want something, okay? Will you promise me that? Look at me and promise me.”

A Bit to Much

He would appreciate the resolve Renji had as well as the reward he would get for staying concious during their trip. While Izuru was well reserved and a little afraid of other people, he truly wanted a chance to get closer to someone even if it meant him drinking until he loosened up. 

“Ren-Ren…” He murmured, holding onto the other before leaning up just enough to barely kiss Renjis cheek. 

“I want this….but I’m scared of getting close so drinking is better….then if something happens and I’m alone…..its all good because alcohol was the reason right?” he questioned, resting his head on the others shoulder. “Something wonderful! I can give you something wonderful too!” He smiled brightly just a moment later, pushing all bad thoughts out of his mind for now. 

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Happy Birthday Renji Abarai 8/31 ❤

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Rather than going predictably perverse with his gift, Shūhei orders enough taiyaki to cover the red head's desk completely with. A note is left poking out of the mount: "Because the quickest way to tell you I love you is through your stomach. Happy Birthday stud."

Oh. 

OH.

Renji could have screamed had his captain not been within a few feet of him. All of this delicious food and Shuuhei’s note! He almost cried at the amount of food on the desk but he was fully prepared to eat every last bite of it. “My god. He really does know how satisfy me,” he groaned. 

That taiyaki wasn’t going to last very long with him. Not at all.

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"Happy Birthday, Renji. Drinks are on me tonight alright?"

Truthfully, Renji hadn’t thought anything of his birthday but a scarlet blush came over his face, making him glance away from Izuru. This was so fucking nice... 

“Ah! Ah, alright! That sounds great.” He leaned over and kissed Izuru’s head, grinning brightly at him. “Look at you bein’ so cute, babe.”