[It's not too long after they make it back up from the surface - perhaps a few days, though. Long enough for Lili to try to find some sense of normalcy with her routine after recovering from the trauma of it all. Still, she could manage to some of the people that she had met there and found herself wondering about their current state.
Hijikata didn't seem like a bad person - if anything, she had felt sorry for his loss. They'd gotten separated again, as was so common down there, but she hadn't heard anything from him....
Still, her text to him is almost like when she's addressing the soldiers that she commanded back home in its distance and bluntness.]
Your status since returning to the colony?
[ . . . it's a little embarrassing to ask "are you okay"
[ it does sound like she's addressing troops which is kind of funny because it also sounds like him back at home... also, he didn't expect to hear from Lili after that entire thing - so, he's a bit surprised - but he won't complain. ]
Just a few scrapes here and there. I'm fine.
[ mostly because he doesn't want to say he broke his leg and he's stuck in bed right now! ugh... he's so bored right now, he hates this! the temptation to crawl over to his desk to do work is strong... then right after sending that- ]
More importantly, I should be asking you that. Didn't hurt yourself too much, did you?
[ of course he's only guessing... but the place was pretty dangerous especially if you weren't careful- he'd be surprised if anyone came out 100% fine. ]
[ oh, Lili... he can almost hear how defensive she's being! look, he's the kind of guy that talks lightly of any of his injuries too okay... like the one he has now!
the next text is delayed because Hijikata attempted to drag himself out of his bed and towards his desk. yes. victory! he can at least use this time to do work and not be dying of boredom (maybe until someone yells at him to go back to bed?). ]
Well, I'll believe it when I see it.
[ he's kind of being sarcastic there, but you know it's kind of hard to tell during texts! but anyway - ]
but you seem to be in high spirits, so that's not bad. is there a reason why you messaged me? [ it doesn't happen that often okay... ]
[Nope, Lili's bad at social cues enough as is that she definitely doesn't read any sarcasm in that text. Wow, what an infuriating guy. It's not like she wants to see him either!!
But.
There's that question and why does he even ask.]
Why do I need a reason? Are you not messaged often?
[ wow, Lili. stone cold! he's not a friendless loser, he just managed to strike fear in the hearts of just about anyone to the point that they wont even dare to look at him in the eyes unless they have something really important to tell him!
well, that actually applies to where he actually lives, not in Cerealia but details... details...
so it's kind of... true though but he can't say it to her! ]
that's not it. people usually message me because they want to drag me somewhere or want to drop by, I might as well know beforehand.
it felt like one. [ but okay, he'll believe her- for now. ]
it's not even popularity, it's mostly Mikazuki or Tsurumaru that try to get me to spend time with them because I don't know... they want me to relax from working or something.
[ . . . . yeah and that's that, apparently???? but at the mention of the two swords that she's familiar with, given how she met Mikazuki under normal circumstances and how happy go lucky Tsurumaru bounced back to after Trauma™.....]
They do seem like the types to enjoy wasting time.
[ yeah, Tsurumaru is a weird one isn't he... Mikazuki is, well, Mikazuki? ]
sometimes I feel like they have too much free time. [ and they use some of it to drag Hijikata out of the house! why! especially when he's doing desk work... ]
[Ah.... the tsunspeak comes out again. But they're swords and this just seems natural to her - so in general, their company isn't that bad unless they're a brute like Dotanuki.]
I'm merely surprised at the priorities of others at times.
[ 90% of the time they like to... goof off and whatnot. to a workaholic like Hijikata, he just doesn't understand how they don't want to do some kind of work? it's pretty weird.
ah right... he should ask before they get more distracted wondering about the lives of The Swords. ]
Did you need anything by the way? [ once again... who messages Hijikata to just talk? almost no one (okay there's the exception of Kondou back at home, but that's back at home)... ]
still the question manages to confuse Lili because she... already asked everything that she wanted to know? aka the basic status update so she sends back her very honest, very... dull.... response]
No, not particularly.
[ . . . . . ????? she's awkward, sorry]
Do you need anything?
[CLEARLY ASKING HIM THE SAME QUESTION IS WHAT MUST BE DONE]
how do you talk to people... how do you do anything... he thinks about it for a moment, well, it couldn't hurt - maybe? ]
Nothing in particular.
[ wow, they're both pretty awkward... aren't they. HOWEVER! ]
but if you ever want to stop by for tea, or something I don't mind. I never really did thank you for what you did down there, did I?
[ for... talking with him and kind of keeping him grounded instead of getting distracted by his lonely thoughts, but he's not going to say something that exact to her. in summary - Hijikata's guide to keeping his friends: drink tea with them? that's ... kind of it. but it's his own weird Hijikata(TM) way of basically wanting to keep some kind of friendship. he takes his relationships pretty seriously! despite trying to keep up that awful 'demon vice-commander' reputation, he does try his hardest to maintain a good relationship with people he cares about - like his fellow captains.
... he tries his best, okay?
but lord, a certain SOMEONE is being so fussy about Hijikata's broken leg, and he's slowly dying in bed... dying of boredom that is. he's so bored! ]
Lili's staring at her phone in confusion because what does he mean? Thank her for what? Her response to that is pretty much expected:]
I didn't do anything to deserve thanks. [Because she really doesn't think that she did? Yet there's the offer for tea and she supposes that would be a better way to determine her status because he did come off as one of those men who would cover up their injuries as a matter of pride. Perhaps she should take the opportunity?! So she tops off the same text message with an additional statement.] I suppose I could take time to do so regardless.
[ damn it, Lili. he's thanking you? that's a rare sight! okay, maybe not really because Hijikata isn't a person to just... not thank people when he thinks they deserve a thanks? he has his manners. ]
if you say so. you shouldn't reject gratitude when it's given, however.
[ just some advice! Hijikata is very serious about this okay... when he says things he means it! that's just how it goes. ]
well, just say the word and just come on by. my doors are usually open.
[ that's how the swords get into his house to drag him outside all the time... but yes! he'll also send Lili his address in the same message. tea time! ]
[Don't tell her what to do..... she'll reject your gratitude all she wants if she thinks it's undeserved!! Which is this case.... but she won't bother saying that to pick a fight even though she doesn't like being ordered around. Not when this person is opening an invitation to her....
ok fine.]
Are you partial to any snacks in addition to the tea?
[she'll pick them up because she throws money and gifts at all her problems...]
[ don't think about sassing Hijikata, Lili. don't even think about it!!! if she did, she wouldn't wake up the next morning.. think about that.
though... he usually really only drinks tea by itself - especially when he's working. ]
not really. so it's up to you, I suppose.
[ but wait does that mean she's coming over right now!? shit! he's not ready for this!
no, it's fine. totally fine. Hijikata has injured himself before but still managed to do everyday tasks just fine - mostly because he's incredibly stubborn, but still! so with a sigh, he'll get his crutches and make his way to the kitchen to make a fresh pot of tea.
Fine. I will be making my visit in approximately 15 minutes.
[aka yeah, she's going to be dropping by now... so.... you do your best to hobble around and make your pot of tea, Hiji?! at least Lili will be bringing a small gift (aka snacks) so that your efforts aren't completely one-sided.
When she does arrive 15 minutes later, it's with a polite knock on the door with her other hand occupied by a box containing different kinds of wagashi.]
but no! he's pretty good at making tea without making a mess even with one (1) injured leg. the tea is probably steeping by now when Lili knocks on the door, and Hijikata made his way to the couch instead to just... sit down... like nothing's wrong!
which means he's not going to get the door. but he'll call out loud enough for Lili to hear though! ]
[Just to sit down.... Yeah, okay Hiji. Lili blinks at the call for her to come in because that's rather informal? She thought that someone like Hijikata would be more of the type to meet her at the door.
Um.]
... Pardon the intrusion, then.
[???? Covering all her bases.... even as she moves to take off her shoes at the door and blinks to find him on the couch.]
[ that's where you're kind of wrong Lili... in the HQ it's just knock, 'come in' and you open the door yourself... of course, the HQ is just filled with a bunch of dumb samurai men. ]
Looks like you finally made it. Didn't expect you to take up the offer immediately.
[ HE REALLY DIDN'T? of course, he doesn't mean that in a bad way. BUT STILL... ]
Tea's almost done though. So just sit down, if you'd like.
so the house runs differently when it's just a bunch of uncivilized brutes.
got it.
Still though, she'll take the invitation...?? With a little bit of a huff even as she goes to sit on the couch as well with a fair amount of space between them.]
M-Make up your mind....! I "finally" made it but you still didn't expect me to come so quickly? You shouldn't offer if you aren't willing to entertain company.
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Hijikata didn't seem like a bad person - if anything, she had felt sorry for his loss. They'd gotten separated again, as was so common down there, but she hadn't heard anything from him....
Still, her text to him is almost like when she's addressing the soldiers that she commanded back home in its distance and bluntness.]
Your status since returning to the colony?
[ . . . it's a little embarrassing to ask "are you okay"
so
she did it in her own way?!]
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Just a few scrapes here and there. I'm fine.
[ mostly because he doesn't want to say he broke his leg and he's stuck in bed right now! ugh... he's so bored right now, he hates this! the temptation to crawl over to his desk to do work is strong... then right after sending that- ]
More importantly, I should be asking you that. Didn't hurt yourself too much, did you?
[ of course he's only guessing... but the place was pretty dangerous especially if you weren't careful- he'd be surprised if anyone came out 100% fine. ]
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[ . . . . but that was her instinctive text.
Except it's like.
A lie.
It just so happens that her newfound mother figure here in Cerealia is capable of healing so.... that's the difference.]
Don't insult me. It's nothing that I am unable to recover from.
[??? what happened to not hurting herself at all]
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the next text is delayed because Hijikata attempted to drag himself out of his bed and towards his desk. yes. victory! he can at least use this time to do work and not be dying of boredom (maybe until someone yells at him to go back to bed?). ]
Well, I'll believe it when I see it.
[ he's kind of being sarcastic there, but you know it's kind of hard to tell during texts! but anyway - ]
but you seem to be in high spirits, so that's not bad. is there a reason why you messaged me? [ it doesn't happen that often okay... ]
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But.
There's that question and why does he even ask.]
Why do I need a reason? Are you not messaged often?
[implying that he's a friendless loser?!
Lili, don't try to turn it back on him.....]
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well, that actually applies to where he actually lives, not in Cerealia but details... details...
so it's kind of... true though but he can't say it to her! ]
that's not it. people usually message me because they want to drag me somewhere or want to drop by, I might as well know beforehand.
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I didn't think you would be so popular.
[ . . . . does she even realize that she's being insulting or]
WHY IS LILI #STONECOLD
want to say that again? if you messaged me just to insult me I'll make sure to cut your tongue off.
[ sorry Lili... ]
WHY IS HIJIKATA #RUDEAF
[buffoon.... idiot..... imbecile..... etc etc]
u were rude first??? uhm?
it felt like one. [ but okay, he'll believe her- for now. ]
it's not even popularity, it's mostly Mikazuki or Tsurumaru that try to get me to spend time with them because I don't know... they want me to relax from working or something.
[ which he'll NEVER DO! ]
this is just the rude crew apparently
[ . . . . yeah and that's that, apparently???? but at the mention of the two swords that she's familiar with, given how she met Mikazuki under normal circumstances and how happy go lucky Tsurumaru bounced back to after Trauma™.....]
They do seem like the types to enjoy wasting time.
[one workaholic to another apparently]
the worst club....
sometimes I feel like they have too much free time. [ and they use some of it to drag Hijikata out of the house! why! especially when he's doing desk work... ]
well, their company isn't that bad though.
no one else should ever really enjoy it
[Ah.... the tsunspeak comes out again. But they're swords and this just seems natural to her - so in general, their company isn't that bad unless they're a brute like Dotanuki.]
I'm merely surprised at the priorities of others at times.
[just ever so gently judgmental]
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[ 90% of the time they like to... goof off and whatnot. to a workaholic like Hijikata, he just doesn't understand how they don't want to do some kind of work? it's pretty weird.
ah right... he should ask before they get more distracted wondering about the lives of The Swords. ]
Did you need anything by the way? [ once again... who messages Hijikata to just talk? almost no one (okay there's the exception of Kondou back at home, but that's back at home)... ]
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still the question manages to confuse Lili because she... already asked everything that she wanted to know? aka the basic status update so she sends back her very honest, very... dull.... response]
No, not particularly.
[ . . . . . ????? she's awkward, sorry]
Do you need anything?
[CLEARLY ASKING HIM THE SAME QUESTION IS WHAT MUST BE DONE]
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does he need anything?
how do you talk to people... how do you do anything... he thinks about it for a moment, well, it couldn't hurt - maybe? ]
Nothing in particular.
[ wow, they're both pretty awkward... aren't they. HOWEVER! ]
but if you ever want to stop by for tea, or something I don't mind. I never really did thank you for what you did down there, did I?
[ for... talking with him and kind of keeping him grounded instead of getting distracted by his lonely thoughts, but he's not going to say something that exact to her. in summary - Hijikata's guide to keeping his friends: drink tea with them? that's ... kind of it. but it's his own weird Hijikata(TM) way of basically wanting to keep some kind of friendship. he takes his relationships pretty seriously! despite trying to keep up that awful 'demon vice-commander' reputation, he does try his hardest to maintain a good relationship with people he cares about - like his fellow captains.
... he tries his best, okay?
but lord, a certain SOMEONE is being so fussy about Hijikata's broken leg, and he's slowly dying in bed... dying of boredom that is. he's so bored! ]
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Lili's staring at her phone in confusion because what does he mean? Thank her for what? Her response to that is pretty much expected:]
I didn't do anything to deserve thanks. [Because she really doesn't think that she did? Yet there's the offer for tea and she supposes that would be a better way to determine her status because he did come off as one of those men who would cover up their injuries as a matter of pride. Perhaps she should take the opportunity?! So she tops off the same text message with an additional statement.] I suppose I could take time to do so regardless.
[not that she
actually cares or anything
no that would be silly]
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if you say so. you shouldn't reject gratitude when it's given, however.
[ just some advice! Hijikata is very serious about this okay... when he says things he means it! that's just how it goes. ]
well, just say the word and just come on by. my doors are usually open.
[ that's how the swords get into his house to drag him outside all the time... but yes! he'll also send Lili his address in the same message. tea time! ]
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ok fine.]
Are you partial to any snacks in addition to the tea?
[she'll pick them up because she throws money and gifts at all her problems...]
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though... he usually really only drinks tea by itself - especially when he's working. ]
not really. so it's up to you, I suppose.
[ but wait does that mean she's coming over right now!? shit! he's not ready for this!
no, it's fine. totally fine. Hijikata has injured himself before but still managed to do everyday tasks just fine - mostly because he's incredibly stubborn, but still! so with a sigh, he'll get his crutches and make his way to the kitchen to make a fresh pot of tea.
he got this? yes. ]
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[aka yeah, she's going to be dropping by now... so.... you do your best to hobble around and make your pot of tea, Hiji?! at least Lili will be bringing a small gift (aka snacks) so that your efforts aren't completely one-sided.
When she does arrive 15 minutes later, it's with a polite knock on the door with her other hand occupied by a box containing different kinds of wagashi.]
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but no! he's pretty good at making tea without making a mess even with one (1) injured leg. the tea is probably steeping by now when Lili knocks on the door, and Hijikata made his way to the couch instead to just... sit down... like nothing's wrong!
which means he's not going to get the door. but he'll call out loud enough for Lili to hear though! ]
It's open. Come in.
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Um.]
... Pardon the intrusion, then.
[???? Covering all her bases.... even as she moves to take off her shoes at the door and blinks to find him on the couch.]
... Good day.
[weirdo.]
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Looks like you finally made it. Didn't expect you to take up the offer immediately.
[ HE REALLY DIDN'T? of course, he doesn't mean that in a bad way. BUT STILL... ]
Tea's almost done though. So just sit down, if you'd like.
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so the house runs differently when it's just a bunch of uncivilized brutes.
got it.
Still though, she'll take the invitation...?? With a little bit of a huff even as she goes to sit on the couch as well with a fair amount of space between them.]
M-Make up your mind....! I "finally" made it but you still didn't expect me to come so quickly? You shouldn't offer if you aren't willing to entertain company.
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