I wouldn't have come all this way if it wasn't. [ Which is true...Mikazuki may be pretty carefree with things but he wouldn't trouble himself THIS much if Hijikata earnestly didn't want to go. But he can tell...he can tell that this man needs a break. His old bones are probably all sore from being hunched over a desk all day too! This is how you break your back and hips, you know! smh... ]

If you're so worried about your work, I can help after the day is done. Would that persuade you to come with me a little more?