[ because the dogs did nothing wrong... that's why.
what the fuck Misaya just relax... this is a normal, peaceful dog groomer shop!? these threats... ]
I wouldn't have this job if I couldn't.
[ a faaairly simple answer. Hijikata still can't believe he has to be a co-worker with... her! ugh.
but then there's a small yapping coming from the back door! of course, it's not a bad one because Hijikata knows it's the one and only Ume! but he still whips his head around and goes to the door to check...
only to find that tiny puppy Ume is trying to play with the big dobermans... oh...
it's actually kind of cute...
Hijikata only sighs with relief. ] Geez... I thought you were causing trouble.
[ listen, she doesn't know what relaxing is?? she has to be like this at ALL times.
but the yap that comes from the back room is far too high-pitched to be one of her own dogs, so out of curiosity, she peers back into the room again...
and finds the tiniest, fluffiest shiba puppy enthusiastically trying to sniff-greet her dobermans — who are receptive in return, if not cautious, because ume is bouncing and moving around everywhere and without misaya's orders, they're just gentle hunting dogs... big friendly giants that don't want to accidentally step on ume.
she laughs, just a little bit — and then snaps her mouth shut when she catches herself. who's laughing? not her! she doesn't believe in laughter! ]
Is that one yours? That doesn't seem like a dog you would own.
[ look at how small Ume is... very tiny puppy. so cute, isn't she. she's only a one month old puppy, and Hijikata doesn't like leaving her at the house sometimes!
it's good exercise for the fluffy lil shibe when he takes her to his job. ]
It was a gift... Sort of.
[ WAS... IT??? More like "surprise! pet dog now!" and of course, Hijikata wouldn't send her away. ]
Is that a problem? It's best to own a young dog to train them properly, anyway.
[ she is very small and fluffy... but misaya isn't so easily swayed by fluffy puppies! at least, not when anyone else is around. so she's going to watch ume try to keep up with her dogs, who are doing their best to accommodate for this small creature; there's a loud snort, and then some snarky commentary. ]
Someone would buy you a puppy?
[ who, honestly... who would find him pleasant enough to do such a thing? hmm! though, she's only known him for a grand total of what... five minutes? plus the time in the strange temple, and all of that probably doesn't even add up to an entire hour. ]
I never said it was a problem. Putting false words in my mouth means that you still haven't learned how to use your words properly. How disgraceful.
[ ugh!! she's tired. but moving past that — ] Have you taught her how to sit yet?
[ if there's anything that misaya hates, being called a child is one of them. having been raised in a noble household means that even at her age, she knows more of being an adult than she does of being a child. her childhood was spent studying, anyway! what are games... what is fun... what are friends?
she bristles visibly, shooting him a dark, furious glare. ] If you value your life, you will not repeat that remark.
[ why is he like this?? but her dogs do sense their owner's anger, so she'll quickly reach out with a hand, patting their heads to tell them that everything's okay. patting them also does calm her a bit, because dealing with dogs is easier than dealing with people. in that regard, they're similar. ]
You have more than one?
[ she is pure and not ready to hear about his dark abyss of kinks ]
but why did he pause? is thinking about the other dog painful? was it a dear comrade to hijikata, perhaps, before he couldn't see it anymore?
anyway, because misaya is very concerned about the livelihood of dogs, she'll even be kind enough to ask for more details, allowing worry to cross her expression. ]
[ fine, she'll let him and all of his hidden sins off for today...
but misaya will also glance towards the clock, and hmm... it says 11:59AM, which is certainly enough to take a lunch break without any consequences. look at that! break already!
it's perfectly valid though, so she turns back towards him, speaking in a confident tone that sounds a bit difficult to refuse. ]
You wouldn't mind accompanying me for a coffee break, would you?
Honestly, Hijikata hadn't actually ever tried coffee in his life!? he's been here for about 4 months, but still, he's a tea kind of man. green tea, to be exact. he's seen other types of tea in the store but ??? green tea is where it's at! ]
Ah...
[ well, he can't just ASK what coffee is like so. yeah. ]
I guess. Is there... [ you get coffee at cafes too, right? ] A cafe around here?
[ while misaya would usually prefer no company at all, even she knows that it isn't wise to wander by herself when she doesn't... know the area well enough yet.
so! she's kind of hoping that hijikata knows where there are nearby places to eat, and from there, she can probably pick out a cafe.
probably. don't have too much faith in a girl who usually had meals brought to her by servants and has a high-class palette overall. ]
[ he's about to learn what coffee is... baby's first coffee at age 33, apparently.
if he doesn't mind, she'll peer over to also look at his screen, to see where they're headed — although she has to tiptoe... just a little bit...
ANYWAY, she's quickly resting both her feet on the floor after checking the location of the cafe, clearing her throat. ]
That's fine with me.
[ that's all the approval she'll give, before she whisks around, immediately heading out and expecting him to follow. the cafe seemed pretty close though, so it won't take them too long to get there, even by foot. ]
but nonetheless, time to go to that cafe! although, while they walk there Hijikata is pretty much going to be 100% silent unless someone strikes up a conversation? Sorry, Misaya, you have socially inept co-worker here.
hopefully this coffee won't taste bad too... that's his worry. ]
then he'll spill coffee on his papers until he learns not to inhale the bean juice
[ misaya won't do anything to break this wonderful silence between them, because it means no useless conversation? she's not one for small talk, anyway. if hijikata doesn't find it awkward, then neither does she. two socially inept people walking together... the miracle.
anyway, it seems that they've arrived!! she steps in first, not bothering to hold the door for him like the... kind person she is.
there's already a small line, however, so it gives them plenty of time to examine the menu.
out of curiosity, she'll ask him — ] How do you like your coffee?
but aside from her eyebrows lifting slightly, she doesn't voice her surprise, because she sees this as an opportunity to show off her knowledge? her expertise?
even if it's just coffee, ultimately.
so she glances at the menu boards, but it doesn't take long for her to pick out a coffee for him. ]
Then, try an espresso. It tastes bitter — which means that you and it have much in common already.
[ she'll just... slowly blink back at him, more impressed by the fact that he's so unaware of what coffee is that he feels the need to make a death threat in the first place. ]
You've really never had coffee before, have you.
[ — stated more like a statement, than an actual question. why is he like this??
by now, there's only one person before them in line! and he might want some nameless sandwich or soup or salad option to go along with his espresso, right? ]
Shall I order for you, or have you decided on what you want?
so she'll order an espresso, a latte, and two sandwiches, because he's clearly a fool who wants to try the darkest espresso on an empty stomach. but even if she thinks he's rude and unbearable, she also has to look out for this poor man who's never had coffee before and therefore doesn't know what's good for himself.
afterwards, the cashier hands her a plastic item with a number — you know, those items! the ones that vibrate when your order is ready!
which she promptly tries to put in hijikata's hand, because you carry this, as she heads towards the tables. ]
My jokes are only as effective as your death threats.
but sandwiches are good. Hijikata has yet to notice how hungry he might be! he's running on probably 3 hours of sleep, and totally forgot to eat breakfast because he's smart like that.
he'll take the buzzer (is that what it's called I have no fuckin' clue), and follow Misaya. but he'll take his own seat without hesitation. ]
No. You need better jokes, that's for sure.
[ he'll just rest his chin on his palm... look out the window... hello, what is being social. ]
(you voice) are we going to be masochists this early
[ ugh!! she'll just scoff as she takes her own seat, leaving the buzzer in hijikata's care. and while in all other situations, they would have sat here in silence like the social snails they are... there's a crucial detail that he's left out so far, that she deems improper to carry on without knowing. ]
Tell me your name.
[ as for why — ]
It's incredibly rude of a man to dine with a lady without even disclosing his own name. If we are to work together in the future, then exchanging names is only customary.
[ otherwise, she'll just keep calling him "you" and "dog"... does this sound familiar, maybe? ]
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hijiwanwan) wrote2015-09-14 12:06 am
yes.... i did
what the fuck Misaya just relax... this is a normal, peaceful dog groomer shop!? these threats... ]
I wouldn't have this job if I couldn't.
[ a faaairly simple answer. Hijikata still can't believe he has to be a co-worker with... her! ugh.
but then there's a small yapping coming from the back door! of course, it's not a bad one because Hijikata knows it's the one and only Ume! but he still whips his head around and goes to the door to check...
only to find that tiny puppy Ume is trying to play with the big dobermans... oh...
it's actually kind of cute...
Hijikata only sighs with relief. ] Geez... I thought you were causing trouble.
puts your permit through the shredder
but the yap that comes from the back room is far too high-pitched to be one of her own dogs, so out of curiosity, she peers back into the room again...
and finds the tiniest, fluffiest shiba puppy enthusiastically trying to sniff-greet her dobermans — who are receptive in return, if not cautious, because ume is bouncing and moving around everywhere and without misaya's orders, they're just gentle hunting dogs... big friendly giants that don't want to accidentally step on ume.
she laughs, just a little bit — and then snaps her mouth shut when she catches herself. who's laughing? not her! she doesn't believe in laughter! ]
Is that one yours? That doesn't seem like a dog you would own.
[ she's kind of... charmed, actually. ]
walks back here a half month late
it's good exercise for the fluffy lil shibe when he takes her to his job. ]
It was a gift... Sort of.
[ WAS... IT??? More like "surprise! pet dog now!" and of course, Hijikata wouldn't send her away. ]
Is that a problem? It's best to own a young dog to train them properly, anyway.
it's okay i forgive you
Someone would buy you a puppy?
[ who, honestly... who would find him pleasant enough to do such a thing? hmm! though, she's only known him for a grand total of what... five minutes? plus the time in the strange temple, and all of that probably doesn't even add up to an entire hour. ]
I never said it was a problem. Putting false words in my mouth means that you still haven't learned how to use your words properly. How disgraceful.
[ ugh!! she's tired. but moving past that — ] Have you taught her how to sit yet?
:happy emoji:
That's none of your business.
[ whatever though. ]
You can say that all you want, but I think I know how to talk. You're still a child.
[ at least, she looks really young. so, a child. but immediately: ]
She does. I make sure to train all my dogs immediately. [ "dogs"...? ]
:balloon emoji:
she bristles visibly, shooting him a dark, furious glare. ] If you value your life, you will not repeat that remark.
[ why is he like this?? but her dogs do sense their owner's anger, so she'll quickly reach out with a hand, patting their heads to tell them that everything's okay. patting them also does calm her a bit, because dealing with dogs is easier than dealing with people. in that regard, they're similar. ]
You have more than one?
[ she is pure and not ready to hear about his dark abyss of kinks ]
hi!!!
but
uh...
Hijikata pauses - like, one of those "oh shit I just said that" kind of pause. then he coughs.
ahem. ]
I use to.
[ YEAH. . . ] Right now she's the only one I have.
hello!!!!
but why did he pause? is thinking about the other dog painful? was it a dear comrade to hijikata, perhaps, before he couldn't see it anymore?
anyway, because misaya is very concerned about the livelihood of dogs, she'll even be kind enough to ask for more details, allowing worry to cross her expression. ]
Did something happen to your other one?
[ >:) ]
hi!!! :KNIFE:
he'll just shrug it off. ]
No. Just not here.
[ his words are curt, straight to the point. ]
Anyway, we have work to do. We shouldn't be standing around - we wasted enough time.
[ he looks at the clock though... almost time for the lunch break though, hmm... ]
hello!!!! :balloon knife:
but misaya will also glance towards the clock, and hmm... it says 11:59AM, which is certainly enough to take a lunch break without any consequences. look at that! break already!
it's perfectly valid though, so she turns back towards him, speaking in a confident tone that sounds a bit difficult to refuse. ]
You wouldn't mind accompanying me for a coffee break, would you?
UGH I HATE THIS
Honestly, Hijikata hadn't actually ever tried coffee in his life!? he's been here for about 4 months, but still, he's a tea kind of man. green tea, to be exact. he's seen other types of tea in the store but ??? green tea is where it's at! ]
Ah...
[ well, he can't just ASK what coffee is like so. yeah. ]
I guess. Is there... [ you get coffee at cafes too, right? ] A cafe around here?
BITTER COFFEE FOR THE BITTER MAN
so! she's kind of hoping that hijikata knows where there are nearby places to eat, and from there, she can probably pick out a cafe.
probably. don't have too much faith in a girl who usually had meals brought to her by servants and has a high-class palette overall. ]
I... was hoping you'd know the answer to that.
let hijikata have his bitter bean juice
uhm.
Hijikata usually just visits the tea house in the pleasure district to see Mikazuki. if not, there's also the bars.
he's never actually been to a cafe for a "coffee run". ] Give me a moment.
[ because he's not a FOOL, and will just use the CERESmap app on his cellphone.
it doesn't take him long to reach a conclusion. ]
Looks like there's one down the street from here, is that good?
he's going to be awake 24/7 with his bitter bean juice
if he doesn't mind, she'll peer over to also look at his screen, to see where they're headed — although she has to tiptoe... just a little bit...
ANYWAY, she's quickly resting both her feet on the floor after checking the location of the cafe, clearing her throat. ]
That's fine with me.
[ that's all the approval she'll give, before she whisks around, immediately heading out and expecting him to follow. the cafe seemed pretty close though, so it won't take them too long to get there, even by foot. ]
ugh what if he gets coffee jitters tho...
[ looks like he'll be following her... Whatever.
but nonetheless, time to go to that cafe! although, while they walk there Hijikata is pretty much going to be 100% silent unless someone strikes up a conversation? Sorry, Misaya, you have socially inept co-worker here.
hopefully this coffee won't taste bad too... that's his worry. ]
then he'll spill coffee on his papers until he learns not to inhale the bean juice
anyway, it seems that they've arrived!! she steps in first, not bothering to hold the door for him like the... kind person she is.
there's already a small line, however, so it gives them plenty of time to examine the menu.
out of curiosity, she'll ask him — ] How do you like your coffee?
coffee stains.. the worst enemy, honestly
he takes a quick look around.
then at the menu.
. . . that's a lot of choices. ]
I... [ HAND TO CHIN... HOW... DOES HE LIKE IT... he should probably come clean. ] Never had it before...
[ there it is... ]
you can't erase coffee stains from paper, don't spill it over
but aside from her eyebrows lifting slightly, she doesn't voice her surprise, because she sees this as an opportunity to show off her knowledge? her expertise?
even if it's just coffee, ultimately.
so she glances at the menu boards, but it doesn't take long for her to pick out a coffee for him. ]
Then, try an espresso. It tastes bitter — which means that you and it have much in common already.
[ please appreciate her lame humor she tried ]
*spills it on misaya*
WAIT A MINUTE.
he glares at her. but it doesn't last long, and ends that grumpy expression by sighing. ]
Then fine, I'll try it. If it kills me then I'll just have to kill you.
[ JOKING. JOKING. maybe. ]
her dogs will shred you to pieces
You've really never had coffee before, have you.
[ — stated more like a statement, than an actual question. why is he like this??
by now, there's only one person before them in line! and he might want some nameless sandwich or soup or salad option to go along with his espresso, right? ]
Shall I order for you, or have you decided on what you want?
its fine i have a dog kink
[ WHATEVER!!!
it wasn't much of a staple drink in the HQ. everyone had tea? ]
Just order it, I'll have what you suggested - without the poorly made joke this time.
not that literally wtf
so she'll order an espresso, a latte, and two sandwiches, because he's clearly a fool who wants to try the darkest espresso on an empty stomach. but even if she thinks he's rude and unbearable, she also has to look out for this poor man who's never had coffee before and therefore doesn't know what's good for himself.
afterwards, the cashier hands her a plastic item with a number — you know, those items! the ones that vibrate when your order is ready!
which she promptly tries to put in hijikata's hand, because you carry this, as she heads towards the tables. ]
My jokes are only as effective as your death threats.
:-( but
but sandwiches are good. Hijikata has yet to notice how hungry he might be! he's running on probably 3 hours of sleep, and totally forgot to eat breakfast because he's smart like that.
he'll take the buzzer (is that what it's called I have no fuckin' clue), and follow Misaya. but he'll take his own seat without hesitation. ]
No. You need better jokes, that's for sure.
[ he'll just rest his chin on his palm... look out the window... hello, what is being social. ]
(you voice) are we going to be masochists this early
Tell me your name.
[ as for why — ]
It's incredibly rude of a man to dine with a lady without even disclosing his own name. If we are to work together in the future, then exchanging names is only customary.
[ otherwise, she'll just keep calling him "you" and "dog"... does this sound familiar, maybe? ]