The smack was an involuntary reaction. Hinamori had patted his head a lot when they were children, and the motion was a reflex -- though the worst she ever got was a light swat. More often, he just shoved away the hand. No such leniency was granted to anyone else. Besides, she didn't do that anymore.

Having Frau with them wasn't exactly Hitsugaya's idea of a good time, but he could deal with it. It wasn't like he had a lot of choice in the matter. "Whatever. Let's just go, then."