The edge of his lip twitched at the choked admission. He could feel the other presence that had entered, but he didn't sense any blood lust or animosity. Whoever it was was staying out of the way, which made them much more cooperative and much easier to ignore than Ritsuka. Ritsuka, who was muttering about not being able to feel his partner, who was opening his mouth and trying to talk even as the edge of his lips were being healed. Then again, if Hitsugaya had ever lost track of Matsumoto's reiatsu... No. That didn't matter because she wasn't here.

He sighed. One side was now reattached, the other side getting close. He wouldn't chance asking questions until the healing was complete, especially when he didn't want to get distracted. But as soon as the glow began to fade, he took a deep breath and released it, his shoulders slumping ever so slightly as he moved his hand away to inspect the outcome. Not bad for an amateur like him.

Alright then. Now he could ask questions. "What does that mean? When you can't feel him."