[He chews softly on his lip, which isn't really helping his image, but - Ichigo's right. There's definitely fear now, a fear that he might not in fact be able to survive this, as frustrating and unfair as it is.]

And souls can be used for various purposes after death. ...And you were able to see spirits, but can't anymore. Correct?

[It's only partially confirmation, and mostly stalling. He'd been willing to wager his life for his wish, but--

Not quite like this.]