I guess so. ( For the dojo being easy to spot, at least; until Heisuke gets better settled in having visually familiar landmarks is pretty useful. ) Ah? Oh yeah, I guess a place like that is fitting for him, huh.
( Elegant and stuff. Will he give them free tea? Friends and family discount pull through for them. )
[ Hijikata looks back at the dojo once more, but he notices... a wispy lil' fox following him!? he's actually caught really off guard about it, it's limping, but it avoids his gaze. it also bounces away from him when he tries to take a step towards it --
. . . oops.
so he just... rubs the back of his neck and sighs. ]
Ahh... Right, it's not too far from here. So it's not too bad - follow me.
( Well that was an odd little intermission Hijikata. Heisuke gets a little longer of blissful ignorance, mostly because he doesn't really feel the need to look behind him all that much.
Anyway, to be honest I highly doubt Heisuke's going to actually say anything all that interesting during the walk, so zip! Here they go! To the tea house! )
Is this the place?
( It sure looks like somewhere Mikazuki-san would work. )
NOTHIN.. PERSONNEL.. KID *TURNS INTO A PHANTOM AND FLOATS AWAY*
and Hijikata is already walking through the door, and waving a hand to whoever might be serving them. he's taking a seat already. ]
As of right now I just want green tea. [ that was to the server, so back to Heisuke-- ] You should look at the menu, there's plenty of snacks if you're hungry. It's on me.
[ might as well pay for it? ]
GOD I'M SO EMBARRASSED i'm sorry i have to go i can't be seen w/u
( To be honest Heisuke's looking around a bit like an eager puppy, trying to spot a familiar face. He's not too successful, but y'know, if Mikazuki works here it was worth a shot to see if he'd be here. He's not, of course, so Heisuke settles into his own seat and flips through the menu. )
Hmm, then, I'll have the same as Hijikata-san. Can I also get... ( Give him a second... ) this?
( It's... honestly just a sweet bun — way to step out of your comfort zone and try new things in the future city, Heisuke. )
look how can hijikata be the demon vice commander but NOT an edgelord???
[ HE WON'T JUDGE HEISUKE, besides, Hijikata has also been trying new foods... sometimes. at least, when he's prompted to go out of the comfort zone, he doesn't hesitate much. guess living here for four months really makes you change preferences... he even started wearing pants thanks to Kashuu.
well, it doesn't bother him.
the server nods to acknowledge the order and rushes off to get the tea and sweet bun! ]
I didn't know you knew Mikazuki, when did you meet him? [ time to hear about the embarrassing poetry incident at the beach?! ]
where is his concrit fursona meme with itou and the demon wolf
Oh, we met back In ViViD, before I got into the city. We were trying to figure out how to get some drinks, so he wrote down a poem to give for payment. He said it was his favourite.
( The grin on his face is growing and growing, so you know, this may be a regrettable action, but he'll recite it. )
The crescent moon reflects on the bottom of water spring rain.
( A pause. )
I said it reminded me of someone I knew, it turns out we were both talking about you, Hijikata-san!
[ Hijikata just HAPPENED to be looking at the menu, just in case he wanted a snack as well.
but then Heisuke just. doxxes his god damn poem right in front of Hijikata and he drops it. ]
. . .
Don't talk about that ever again or I'll-
[ his tone sounds so threatening but at least he didn't threaten to cut off Heisuke's tongue (YET)? BUT LOOK THE TEA'S HERE AND HEISUKE'S SNACK ah yes - good distraction. ]
Oh, that looks good. [ what a tasty looking sweet bun! ]
ASDFLJK WHY DO YOU LIMIT HIM THIS EDGE CANNOT BE CONSTRAINED BY HUMAN LIMITATIONS
( He wants to ask why not, but let's be real, we all know why not. Instead: ) Huh? Okay.
( DAMN Hijikata cannot find his chill in any thread! At least this time the short attention span and tea arrival combo have freed Heisuke from the Real Threats that came from Ume as a topic. For now, you know Heisuke's going to be snatching that bun the moment it arrives. He has to protect it? Besides, that tone sets him on the defensive here! )
Ooh, look, it looks like it's freshly baked, too! This place is great.
( He may only be holding it around the edges, but it'll definitely be warm and fresh to bite into! )
ugh no Hijikata's edge shouldnt be allowed to have FREE REIGN
[ HIJIKATA HAS NO CHILL BECAUSE HE'S ALWAYS ON THE . . . (wait for it) . . . edge. ]
It's a shame Mikazuki isn't here, I wanted to talk with him.
[ he was also in #InterludeLand so he hasn't seen him in awhile! Hijikata makes sure to look around the tea house JUUUST in case - no Mikazuki to be found! damn, where is his old man friend.
well, whatever... he'll pick up the tea andddd... nope. he brings the cup up to his lips but he just stops - as if he's staring into the void? interesting.
he remembers something. nothing too intense that can be counted as a War Flashback. just back in Shiekan times when he was just still a medicine peddler, and he met Kondou and Souji. a very peaceful, yet innocent time where Hijikata managed to meet someone who was a farmer just like him -- who also shared the same dream.
and clash!
Hijikata totally dropped the tea cup right after he snaps out of it, and the tea spills... practically everywhere. on the table, on his pants, and Hijikata immediately stands up from his chair to avoid more calamity. look at that though, broken glass everywhere... ]
Damn it -- !! [ a frustrated click of his tongue! AAA THE TEA IS HOT!! he lowers his voice though because he doesn't want to have any more people staring at him...
and an aggravated sigh, he looks over at Heisuke. ] Get a napkin.
stop limiting his edge is like limiting his hair ther'es jst no fkin point
( For a second Heisuke is just confused, he's torn his sweet bun open and begun blowing on it to cool it off, but is Hijikata-san okay? Is he doing alright? Is he supposed to be staring out into the void like that? The answer, apparently, is no, because the peaceful quiet is pretty quickly interrupted by a shattered glass and an irate, tea-covered vice-commander.
Heisuke practically jumps out of his skin at the initial sound, but scrambles to pick up pretty much every napkin in the holder, tossing half of them on the big puddle of tea and half of them in Hijikata's vague direction. One napkin is not enough for this? He's helping. )
Are you alright Hijikata-san? What was that? Agh, Jeez...
( Some of the tea is dripping over to his side of the table, thanks a lot! )
IT'S TIME!!
( Elegant and stuff. Will he give them free tea? Friends and family discount pull through for them. )
Yeah, it sounds good to me.
time for DEATH [reaper voice] die die die
. . . oops.
so he just... rubs the back of his neck and sighs. ]
Ahh... Right, it's not too far from here. So it's not too bad - follow me.
WHY ARE U SUCH AN EDGELORD
Anyway, to be honest I highly doubt Heisuke's going to actually say anything all that interesting during the walk, so zip! Here they go! To the tea house! )
Is this the place?
( It sure looks like somewhere Mikazuki-san would work. )
NOTHIN.. PERSONNEL.. KID *TURNS INTO A PHANTOM AND FLOATS AWAY*
[ that's a yes.
and Hijikata is already walking through the door, and waving a hand to whoever might be serving them. he's taking a seat already. ]
As of right now I just want green tea. [ that was to the server, so back to Heisuke-- ] You should look at the menu, there's plenty of snacks if you're hungry. It's on me.
[ might as well pay for it? ]
GOD I'M SO EMBARRASSED i'm sorry i have to go i can't be seen w/u
Hmm, then, I'll have the same as Hijikata-san. Can I also get... ( Give him a second... ) this?
( It's... honestly just a sweet bun — way to step out of your comfort zone and try new things in the future city, Heisuke. )
look how can hijikata be the demon vice commander but NOT an edgelord???
I told you, it's on me. It's fine.
[ HE WON'T JUDGE HEISUKE, besides, Hijikata has also been trying new foods... sometimes. at least, when he's prompted to go out of the comfort zone, he doesn't hesitate much. guess living here for four months really makes you change preferences... he even started wearing pants thanks to Kashuu.
well, it doesn't bother him.
the server nods to acknowledge the order and rushes off to get the tea and sweet bun! ]
I didn't know you knew Mikazuki, when did you meet him? [ time to hear about the embarrassing poetry incident at the beach?! ]
where is his concrit fursona meme with itou and the demon wolf
( The grin on his face is growing and growing, so you know, this may be a regrettable action, but he'll recite it. )
The crescent moon reflects on the bottom of water spring rain.
( A pause. )
I said it reminded me of someone I knew, it turns out we were both talking about you, Hijikata-san!
AAJGJDSGJDS STOP
but then Heisuke just. doxxes his god damn poem right in front of Hijikata and he drops it. ]
. . .
Don't talk about that ever again or I'll-
[ his tone sounds so threatening but at least he didn't threaten to cut off Heisuke's tongue (YET)? BUT LOOK THE TEA'S HERE AND HEISUKE'S SNACK ah yes - good distraction. ]
Oh, that looks good. [ what a tasty looking sweet bun! ]
ASDFLJK WHY DO YOU LIMIT HIM THIS EDGE CANNOT BE CONSTRAINED BY HUMAN LIMITATIONS
( DAMN Hijikata cannot find his chill in any thread! At least this time the short attention span and tea arrival combo have freed Heisuke from the Real Threats that came from Ume as a topic. For now, you know Heisuke's going to be snatching that bun the moment it arrives. He has to protect it? Besides, that tone sets him on the defensive here! )
Ooh, look, it looks like it's freshly baked, too! This place is great.
( He may only be holding it around the edges, but it'll definitely be warm and fresh to bite into! )
ugh no Hijikata's edge shouldnt be allowed to have FREE REIGN
It's a shame Mikazuki isn't here, I wanted to talk with him.
[ he was also in #InterludeLand so he hasn't seen him in awhile! Hijikata makes sure to look around the tea house JUUUST in case - no Mikazuki to be found! damn, where is his old man friend.
well, whatever... he'll pick up the tea andddd... nope. he brings the cup up to his lips but he just stops - as if he's staring into the void? interesting.
he remembers something. nothing too intense that can be counted as a War Flashback. just back in Shiekan times when he was just still a medicine peddler, and he met Kondou and Souji. a very peaceful, yet innocent time where Hijikata managed to meet someone who was a farmer just like him -- who also shared the same dream.
and clash!
Hijikata totally dropped the tea cup right after he snaps out of it, and the tea spills... practically everywhere. on the table, on his pants, and Hijikata immediately stands up from his chair to avoid more calamity. look at that though, broken glass everywhere... ]
Damn it -- !! [ a frustrated click of his tongue! AAA THE TEA IS HOT!! he lowers his voice though because he doesn't want to have any more people staring at him...
and an aggravated sigh, he looks over at Heisuke. ] Get a napkin.
stop limiting his edge is like limiting his hair ther'es jst no fkin point
Heisuke practically jumps out of his skin at the initial sound, but scrambles to pick up pretty much every napkin in the holder, tossing half of them on the big puddle of tea and half of them in Hijikata's vague direction. One napkin is not enough for this? He's helping. )
Are you alright Hijikata-san? What was that? Agh, Jeez...
( Some of the tea is dripping over to his side of the table, thanks a lot! )