[Soul Society]
S.S.I. - Senior Researcher offices - Grand Sorcerer Chambers

Amidst a collection of reports, files, diagrams and furniture from nearly a dozen decades, Senior researcher Alice Ruggles sits behind a small desk, calmly sipping a cup of fresh tea as a pair of junior colleagues interrupt each other in presenting their findings.

"...Focus on the climatic effects on Hollow psycholo-"
"-Ridiculous, the cause of the subject's abilities and the toxin itself-"

The researchers stop their arguments as Sawada's Hell Butterfly enter the office and reaches the senior researcher. Looking quite intrigued, the red-clad Shinigami stands and smiles at her subordinates.

"My apologies, the research is crucial, but I am summoned and delaying may cost effectiveness. Lóng, Bouchard, both are important, but remain focussed on Hollows until we get better intel on the student. I'll see if we get permission to study the causes soon."

giving a polite nod at the two, Alice skips through the office to follow the directions of the Hell Butterfly to Sawada's chambers, leaving the two to argue about the most important aspect of the Hollows to investigate first.