Halibel flashed a small smile and strode over to the glasses, and wine, pouring herself half a glass.

"Let us hope we do not return to find the Palace in tatters," she said, "after leaving the boys here to fend for themselves."

It was, as far as Halibel was concerned, a risky venture for that fact alone. They managed when Nel wasn't around, but that was planned management. It would be interesting to see what happened among the younger of the Arrancar when Nel was unexpectedly absent from her typical duties.