[ listen, he might be excited for swordhaus to stop being so ridiculously touchy feely, but if hijikata wants to be that way for an even longer time, then tsurumaru isn't going to mind. to an extent, it also benefits him — because not that he's ever felt like expressing it before, but with important people, he's also just as touchy... surprise!
he wasn't referencing his broken leg, though! promise! even if he was in perfect shape, tsurumaru would still tease him about his capabilities, because he's just that kind of person. plus, he likes poking fun; it's his indirect way of showing that he does care.
and yet, he only meets that cold look with a smile, though, as if he's trying to melt hijikata's frown through sheer willpower. ]
Then, I'll hold you to that — in two weeks, show me what you're capable of.
[ but then his hand is held again — which he doesn't mind, because he's five and hijikata's hand is warm and he likes warm. still, tsurumaru gives him a curious glance, until an idea suddenly occurs to him... ]
Here, I'll give you a reward in advance.
[ he leans forward, but instead of what hijikata might expect... he gently bumps their noses together. boop!
then, he draws back just a little, looking really triumphant, like he did a Good. ]
um that was the price of not giving cheek squishies
he wasn't referencing his broken leg, though! promise! even if he was in perfect shape, tsurumaru would still tease him about his capabilities, because he's just that kind of person. plus, he likes poking fun; it's his indirect way of showing that he does care.
and yet, he only meets that cold look with a smile, though, as if he's trying to melt hijikata's frown through sheer willpower. ]
Then, I'll hold you to that — in two weeks, show me what you're capable of.
[ but then his hand is held again — which he doesn't mind, because he's five and hijikata's hand is warm and he likes warm. still, tsurumaru gives him a curious glance, until an idea suddenly occurs to him... ]
Here, I'll give you a reward in advance.
[ he leans forward, but instead of what hijikata might expect... he gently bumps their noses together. boop!
then, he draws back just a little, looking really triumphant, like he did a Good. ]