I don't flatter. I am a magical sitar who only speaks the truth. :P Your version's actually got me re-thinking my own scenario, 'cause it got me wondering what could happen if/when Starrk runs into Shunsui again in SS, if his killing blow was the cause of Lilynette's disappearance. I think I might try writing my S/A again, but without the reabsorption -- just like with your Grimmjow, if Starrk was a POW in SS I imagine the Gotei 13 would want to power down him as well. . . *rubs hands together*

True, true. *grins* And similarities are so good at prompting even more divergent bunnies. >:D