[Ichigo nods at that and takes again sip.] Thank you, Tsurumaru-dono. [Then he gave a little, almost lighthearted, chuckle.] It won’t take too long as I actually don’t have a high tolerance for alcohol. [Which was one of the reasons he rarely drank, the other being that he didn’t want to set a bad example for his brothers.]

[He might also appreciate a little cuddle perhaps~ :3c]

[He shook his head.] I want them to be as carefree as possible and to just be children. Having to go into battle is already stressful enough for them. [And extremely stressful for Ichigo as he worries each time one of his brothers has to go into battle without him...]