[ after that's over, Hijikata decides to shift his position to at least lean back now; just to make sure Tsurumaru can reach whatever he needs to without having to tell Hijikata to move here or there. Now, he doesn't really make an effort to talk, but of course when has Hijikata actually been one for small talk?Yep, basically never.

Though, he completely forgot how boring it is sitting around like this idly. It almost even makes him want to feel antsy because he'd rather just get back to work or something but-

squeeze.

Hijikata doesn't even take a second to whip out one of his hands and take a hold of Tsurumaru's wrist in a firm grasp. The most unamused expression in the world on his features as he just gives Tsurumaru a look. ]

Impressed, or something? Ogle all you want [ honestly, this isn't the first time? ] but if you want to be that forward then maybe do it next time when I'm not bleeding. [ Really... Dry sarcasm here. ]

I gave you a job didn't I?

[ Gosh. ]