[ just listen here, Hijikata doesn't need babysitting and also he can't afford to be resting sometimes when there's things to be done! but once again, it bit him in the ass practically since he accidentally re-opened the wound. but also? maybe if someone didn't STAB HIM there... .... ...

Ahem. Anyway.

but yep, unpredictable... too unpredictable. When will Tsurumaru just learn to give it up? Weren't the last few times a good enough warning?

However, realistically speaking Hijikata, in his current state, honestly can't do that much! Hijikata is well aware of what he can and cannot do when he's injured like this. Also, he really shouldn't anyway since Tsurumaru went out of his way to help him (despite Hijikata also saying it's his responsibility), so...

Why can't this sword just stand down at threats like normal people, damn. ]

Seriously... [ and with that, he grabs Tsurumaru's jaw and pulls him even closer. ]

Look, didn't I say to watch your mouth? [ annnd leans forward, close to his ear. His voice now a low, threatening whisper. ]

I'll be sure to break this jaw so you don't have a mouth to watch, you hear me? [ He tightens his grip just as a friendly reminder. ] It would make it easier, wouldn't it? But... Maybe if I trained you properly you would behave. Shall I actually make you my dog... Hm..?

[ A pause, a sigh. Then he finally lets go and leans away to put distance between them. ]

Got it? I'm not going to play around? [ He's also kind of cranky Tsurumaru pulled the 'I dare you' stunt when Hijikata just physically can't! How unfair. ]</small.