[ and like usual, Hijikata just looks really amused.

but oh... groceries. okay. ]

Well, the matcha does taste pretty good.

[ a pause... it looks like he's contemplating something - but he just says: ] I managed to set him out on an errand, so I'm not sure when he'll be back...

Just to get him out of the house though.

[ good enough excuse...? well, Hijikata picks the swords back up, one by one, readjusting them to his hip. yep! all is good. ] I think I could use a cup of tea right now.