Curufin responded to that smile with one of his own. "I understand that very well -- that's my inclination too," he said. "Problem is, I'm one of the Orange Team leaders, so I have to stick with Orange Team. I usually can't sneak off to fight on my own."

He met those sharp eyes with a look of curiosity. "What's an Espada? That's a particular type of hollow? And I can certainly believe you're very strong. What are your particular skills, as a hollow?"