[Following the announcement of the party, Ukitake stepped away from his bonsai and pulled his captain's haori from the closet, slipping into it before he tucked Sogyo no Kotowari into his obi. The sword is never far from him, now that he has it back.
The Soul Reaper captain smiles and offers polite nods of the head to every friend and acquaintance he sees at the party, and makes time to stop and speak with all of them if the opportunity presents itself.
He has a purpose beyond enjoying their company, however. If any of those who were part of the rebellion against Acumen wish to speak of it, he will listen with an open mind, wishing to know more of what occurred from the perspective of those who saw it firsthand.]