Nel frowned, trying to suppress some dark and slightly mean thoughts that she couldn't help right now. She'd never viewed Ulquiorra as a child, but she'd seen him break over Gongaga before, and it had revealed a vulnerability few had expected.

And Ulquiorra had been stood there, at Aizen's side, while Midgar fell. That, followed by this, and Ulquiorra's inner world could easily be in turmoil. She could only hope he'd be all right, having to contend with a nasty bastard of a Hollow into the bargain.

She picked L up, as gently as she could as she could manage under the circumstances; he hadn't fallen in a good position, but she was pretty sure there were no neck injuries to worry about since she'd seen him standing just before unconsciousness claimed him. It felt like there were broken bones, so it was best to get him checked out before she did anything else.

"I hope that's an opinion they both still share," Nel said, quietly, sparing Gin only a quick glance before she moved off to deliver L to Szayel.