[ ooh, that was good! it even sends a shiver down his spine, but mostly in anticipation, not fear, which is still... probably not the reaction that hijikata wants, anyway. slowly bleeding to death? hello, tsuru's here for this.

still, there's just one thing that he has to point out. ]

That's just like a really aggressive kiss, isn't it?

[ he knows that hijikata's into a lot of strange things, so he's not too surprised to see that bloodplay is apparently on that list of sin... the corners of his lips tug upwards, in a wry smirk. ]

But it's so fun to make fun of you. Plus, that means that I have an entire week to live, if we assume that you'll be better in a week. And once you deliver on all of your threats and kill me, I'll be gone for about... three days, or so.

[ he speaks lightheartedly, though, since he's just joking... well, he has to make preparations in advance for any future mishaps, so — ]

That's why we need the puppy — so that something can keep you company during that time.