Outclassed

"Take you as a hostage?" he couldn't believe the words coming out of her mouth, "Do...you think I need a hostage? I came here only to talk but your master not only attacked me but also my friend. Do you think that is acceptable?"

Staring into her eyes from across the room he could see that she was much different from the pompous innkeeper. Not only did she not harm him earlier but she also held back afterward, even if it was for her master's sake.

She showed restraint, something that he valued greatly at this moment.

"No, it is not acceptable," Rukia agreed with him wholeheartedly, "She is young and sometimes lets her emotions control her, I apologize on her behalf," and got down on one knee, "If you let her go I swear it, we will not escalate this issue further."

This would be an acceptable outcome under normal circumstances but-