[ Ugh Kashuu why... he doesn't even wear pants! that's what kimonos are for (maybe?). but no he has clothes on, sheesh!
also he needs to relax? twenty seconds is still too short but that's fine, it gave Hijikata enough time to get situated at his desk. finally... sweet relief... from the death that is boredom. ]
Okay, come in. I'm busy though, is it something important?
[ ugh he doesn't need Kashuu plaguing his life like this! Hijikata is an adult! he can (mostly) take care of himself? but he's also just really stubborn... so resting never comes easily! ]
I'm fine... Mostly.
[ mostly... ... ... ] I was in bed all morning, anyway. [ and he got BORED! ]
[ Hijikata knows what he's doing! sort of. though, even though Kashuu tells him to go back to bed, Hijikata does not budge just yet!
he doesn't really want to tell Kashuu he's just bored though? ]
If I don't do anything I'm just going to get behind. [ it's partially true! ] I just wanted to get a head start... Then I'll go back to bed, I guess. [ he doesn't want to though... ]
Why can't you just do it in bed? Haven't you heard of clipboards? Or like, those little tables you can put across your lap while you're laying down?
[Is he helping or is he enabling?? The world may never know...
He's trying to help though, actually. Surely Hijikata will be able to rest at least a little better if his back is propped up on some nice cushy pillows!]
[what in the fuck why is Hijikata so... damn old......]
It's not! It's really convenient. People use it when they get sick and stuff, so they can eat their food in bed, but I'm sure it'd be fine for work too. I'll go get you one later, okay?
because if i cant be number 1 ill be number 1 and a half >:(
Hmm... Well, do what you want. [ a part of him wanted to reject the offer but if Kashuu will go out of his way then so be it! he'll thank him later if that's the case. ]
But anyway, did you come here for something? Hopefully not to harass me.
[ Ew. please no sparkly stickers. he wants to look professional in a way???
he also kind of just gives Kashuu a look, he didn't invite him to sit down! but okay... it's fine. ]
What? Can't trust my cooking?
[ he's kind of joking here, mostly because it's true that he isn't the best cook. okay, he can make simple things? they taste good... enough. ]
I'm fine though, this is nothing. I just wish I didn't have to be stuck in bed all day. [ ehen will he be freed... at least he has his ishida sanyaku though? the best medicine. ]
[IGNORING THAT LOOK ENTIRELY and maybe leaning in a little so he can get a look at whatever boring grandpa work Hijikata is doing...]
Can't say whether or not I do until I've had it. [His cooking is guilty until proven innocent, honestly... Kashuu doesn't have any trust in any of the gumi abilities to cook, except possibly Saitou.]
You won't even be in bed that long, though. Breaks only take like, a month or two to heal, yeah?
[Proving he both 1) has a flimsy grasp on human physiology and 2) has an even flimsier grasp on what the passage of time feels like...]
[ KASHUU NO... leave his desk work alone!!! it's pretty boring anyway...! probably paperwork Kashuu wouldn't even bother to read, and maybe some scribbles of new poetry here and there... honestly, he doesn't really have any jobs that requires a lot of paperwork, so there's actually more of Hogyoku's(TM) poetry than anything? ]
Well, trust me. I would probably be dead by now if I couldn't do something in the kitchen.
[ realistically! because at first Horikawa helped him a lot, but after he disappeared it was back to being kind of alone. then when Souji came, Hijikata had to make sure he was resting? Hijikata took kitchen duties all the time. he's responsible!
then he only shakes his head. oh, Kashuu. oh, swords. ]
A month is a really long time to us- you know that, right? But you're about right. However, sitting around and doing nothing seems rather counterproductive, so... [ he gets really really bored and he really really hates it... but he isn't going to say that out loud. ]
[NO!!!!! This is what you get for letting him into the room in the first place! But yeah, god, so much boring stuff here. Kashuu hones in on those scraps of poetry, but mercifully doesn't say anything... for now. He does make a thoughtful sound, though...]
Yeah, but "something" could just be making rice and boiling potatoes for all I know!
[Horikawa must have inherited the cooking genes from someone else because clearly the demon vice commander can't excel in that arena...! Clearly!! (Kashuu sometimes forgets that in between the bad poetry and petplay, Hijikata is actually very responsible and takes good care of his men.)
His nose wrinkles a little at that, though...]
It's not that long! You're just whiny 'cause you're the kind of person who gets cabin fever in like, twenty four hours.
As long as it tastes good there shouldn't be a problem right? [ that's how he thinks of it! good food is... good food! there should be no complaints? Kashuu must obviously be a person that cares too much about presentation though... just look at him. just look at him.
with his brush he gives Kashuu a forceful tap on the forehead, for his sass. ]
Do you want to say that again? If you were stuck in bed for a month or longer with nothing to do you'd get bored too, right?
[ oops, did he just admit he was bored... ]
dips my fingers in salt and pokes u in the eye >:(
[No.... Also that is 100% a correct assumption, Kashuu cares so much about food presentation that he follows like 20 different food posters on snappychat.]
You still need balanced meals and stuff! And if it's not good to look at, it won't taste as good, either.
[A professional opinion... Kashuu also makes a very indignant noise when he's forehead-tapped, but he still doesn't move. HE'S HERE, LIKE A BARNACLE NO ONE ASKED FOR.]
Don't do that! [A huffy five year old...] Anyway, not if it was just a month. [THAT IS A DEFINITE LIE.] Are you seriously already bored, though?
Define "balanced" then, because I think I've been doing a fine job with what I make everyday.
[ he's sure of it! he takes nutrition very seriously, especially when it comes to his troops. look, he might drink a shit ton of tea... and sake... then smoke on top of that... but you know! you know... ]
Are you sure about that- [ okay, hey Kashuu. don't judge him now! he only lets out a dissatisfied huff... probably shouldn't have blurted that out. embarrassing. ]
Maybe just a little... [ he'll be honest then... no point hiding it. but can you blame him? he literally swamps himself with work everyday, so it's weird doing absolutely nothing so suddenly. ]
[Why is he even asking, he was around in the Shinsengumi long enough to know their typical meals...
Anyway, where there are Embarrassing Things happening, there is Kashuu, not letting it go. Of course!! Hijikata can't catch a break as long as at least one Okitagumi is here. He leans forward a little, scrutinizing Hijikata's face. Maybe he's looking for wrinkles?]
—You know you can do stuff to keep yourself from getting bored without moving around a lot, right?
then its time for ur napnap... go to the nap nap corner
What... Fish, and rice... A vegetable. Sometimes we make stew - it really depends on who has cooking duties, but I always made sure it was balanced. Shouldn't you know that, or something? It just maybe didn't look pretty...
[ he's onto you Kashuu.
ugh... but once a menace always a menace! he only shoots Kashuu a glare and pushes the end of his brush against his forehead, instead, this time with the intention to push him away - personal space Kashuu. gosh! but with a raised eyebrow: ]
Enlighten me then.
[ kind of being sarcastic but maybe he's actually curious? teach him the secrets, Kashuu. please, he's dying of boredom. boredom will be his cause of death than Hakodate at this rate. ]
Yeah, that sounds pretty much exactly like what I remember. Boring!
[How did they move from "healthy and well-balanced food" to "food that's exciting and cute" in terms of judgment... Oh, because Kashuu is involved. A TRUE MENACE.
He may briefly be pushed back by the brush, but he's not deterred for long and he's in Hijikata's space again soon enough. This time, with his CereVice!]
Here! There are all kinds of games you can play, y'know? Konpeito Crunch is Mutsu's favorite. Or- Oh! There are forums! [He'll go onto whatever version of google they have here and look up "HAIKU FORUM"...
Well, it was balanced and good for you, and that's that.
[ inb4 Hijikata sounds like one of those parents that want his kids to eat all their vegetables... and not waste food. you know the kind. but look, Hijikata's pretty healthy! if you throw out the smoking at least, so of course he knows what he's doing with food - despite not really being a master chef. he gets by!
but it looks like Kashuu isn't going to give up!!! how annoying! this is what he gets for allowing a Souji Sword(TM) into his room. of course, leave it to Kashuu to shove more things into his face in which Hijikata can only scowl at the screen. ah, yes... games. ]
Konpeito? Isn't that a kind of candy? [ he feels like he knows more about sweets than he really needs to... Thanks Kondou-san.
and forums? online? okay, sure, Hijikata was able to get use to the CereVice's texting app, but he never really looked at anything online yet (so... Kashuu managed to pique his curiosity and its sticking for now! congratulations Kashuu). ]
I'm not sure if I really understand the point of either... [ he's getting too old for this... ]
[Swords were starving under your roof, Hijikata!! Not even eating Souji's soy-sauce veggies!
But, more importantly - games. And also this weird forum.]
Mmhm! But the game is basically just matching up pieces of candy before your time limit runs out. It's pretty fun. [Even Kashuu can admit that...
BUT UGH, THIS OLD GRANDPA. Time to show him the world of the internet... But with less bullying this time.]
It's basically like, the virtual equivalent of being in a room with a bunch of other people who like the things you like, and you all have discussions! Only it can be better- [OR WORSE] -'cause no one knows who you are. See?
[Handing his CereVice over! Look at all that riveting discussion about... haikus.]
[ oh true. he has a point. Hijikata forgets the swords are swords something when they actually look like people??? so, like natural, he treats them... like people instead. so... ... ... eat your vegetables kashuu. ]
It sounds really simple.
[ maybe you should introduce Hijikata to a different game.
but! THE INTERNET! will Hijikata finally start his life of poetry blogging now? maybe, maybe not - that's the mystery because he still thinks the internet is kind of weird but he won't complain! ]
Isn't that the same thing like publishing a book just with a different name?
[ ah yes... just up his alley! it doesn't sound too bad actually... ]
[STOP YOU'RE NOT HIS REAL DAD you can't tell him to eat his veggies!! NO VEGGIES. A rebel sword.]
It is, but it's super fun to play. Just trust me! [He'll find this game and text it to Hijikata when he does though, rest assured.
But the comparison - a very apt one - earns him a little nod! Hijikata sure would know all about publishing anonymous works under ridiculous pen names, huh.]
Right, basically! Just with less fuss, since basically all you do is type it up and hit "send".
[ you won't get anything else until you eat your veggies Kashuu!!! be a good sword wtf. don't you wanna be healthy? ]
Is this what you do on your spare time? [ playing... ... ... games... ] It sounds kind of pointless.
[ why play games in bed when he can work in bed? BUT... ]
Hmm... That doesn't sound too bad. Although, it would feel just a bit weird not writing it out like usual. [ he works hard with his penmanship? his Hogyoku book is filled with lots of pages of horrible poetry but at least it looks pretty!? ]
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hijiwanwan) wrote2015-09-14 12:06 am
WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS
also he needs to relax? twenty seconds is still too short but that's fine, it gave Hijikata enough time to get situated at his desk. finally... sweet relief... from the death that is boredom. ]
Okay, come in. I'm busy though, is it something important?
innocent and pure??? i was just born that way
Though he's immediately frowning when he sees Hijikata at his desk?!]
Hey! Shouldn't you be resting? [Just totally ignoring his question...]
ugh i sense LIES!
I'm fine... Mostly.
[ mostly... ... ... ] I was in bed all morning, anyway. [ and he got BORED! ]
gently pokes ur eyes good night
Go back to bed! It's gonna take more than one morning for you to rest up. And what's so important that you've gotta get it done right now, anyway?
i dont want to go to bed >:(
he doesn't really want to tell Kashuu he's just bored though? ]
If I don't do anything I'm just going to get behind. [ it's partially true! ] I just wanted to get a head start... Then I'll go back to bed, I guess. [ he doesn't want to though... ]
bed time for grandpas!!!!
[Is he helping or is he enabling?? The world may never know...
He's trying to help though, actually. Surely Hijikata will be able to rest at least a little better if his back is propped up on some nice cushy pillows!]
i will if u call me grandpa 1.5
It sounds messy though. [ because Hijikata still likes to use ink and brush! someone get this man a pen or pencil… ]
why do u want to be grandpa 1.5 so bad just be grandpa 10
It's not! It's really convenient. People use it when they get sick and stuff, so they can eat their food in bed, but I'm sure it'd be fine for work too. I'll go get you one later, okay?
because if i cant be number 1 ill be number 1 and a half >:(
Hmm... Well, do what you want. [ a part of him wanted to reject the offer but if Kashuu will go out of his way then so be it! he'll thank him later if that's the case. ]
But anyway, did you come here for something? Hopefully not to harass me.
no........ u can be half
O-kay! [CONSIDER IT DONE. He'll stick some sparkly stickers on it and everything, it'll be lovely.
He waves his hand in response to that though, and just sort of invites himself on over and plops down next to Hijikata at the desk.]
I brought you guys some food, but I wanted to see how you were doing, too.
[No harassment for once?!]
1.5... deal or no deal,
he also kind of just gives Kashuu a look, he didn't invite him to sit down! but okay... it's fine. ]
What? Can't trust my cooking?
[ he's kind of joking here, mostly because it's true that he isn't the best cook. okay, he can make simple things? they taste good... enough. ]
I'm fine though, this is nothing. I just wish I didn't have to be stuck in bed all day. [ ehen will he be freed... at least he has his ishida sanyaku though? the best medicine. ]
no deal... bye felicia...
Can't say whether or not I do until I've had it. [His cooking is guilty until proven innocent, honestly... Kashuu doesn't have any trust in any of the gumi abilities to cook, except possibly Saitou.]
You won't even be in bed that long, though. Breaks only take like, a month or two to heal, yeah?
[Proving he both 1) has a flimsy grasp on human physiology and 2) has an even flimsier grasp on what the passage of time feels like...]
wtf.. stone cold... pushes you down the cliff
Well, trust me. I would probably be dead by now if I couldn't do something in the kitchen.
[ realistically! because at first Horikawa helped him a lot, but after he disappeared it was back to being kind of alone. then when Souji came, Hijikata had to make sure he was resting? Hijikata took kitchen duties all the time. he's responsible!
then he only shakes his head. oh, Kashuu. oh, swords. ]
A month is a really long time to us- you know that, right? But you're about right. However, sitting around and doing nothing seems rather counterproductive, so... [ he gets really really bored and he really really hates it... but he isn't going to say that out loud. ]
"STONE COLD" YOU SAY AS YOU MURDER ME???
Yeah, but "something" could just be making rice and boiling potatoes for all I know!
[Horikawa must have inherited the cooking genes from someone else because clearly the demon vice commander can't excel in that arena...! Clearly!! (Kashuu sometimes forgets that in between the bad poetry and petplay, Hijikata is actually very responsible and takes good care of his men.)
His nose wrinkles a little at that, though...]
It's not that long! You're just whiny 'cause you're the kind of person who gets cabin fever in like, twenty four hours.
[HE SEES YOU, HIJIJI.]
i murder out of love :-)
As long as it tastes good there shouldn't be a problem right? [ that's how he thinks of it! good food is... good food! there should be no complaints? Kashuu must obviously be a person that cares too much about presentation though... just look at him. just look at him.
with his brush he gives Kashuu a forceful tap on the forehead, for his sass. ]
Do you want to say that again? If you were stuck in bed for a month or longer with nothing to do you'd get bored too, right?
[ oops, did he just admit he was bored... ]
dips my fingers in salt and pokes u in the eye >:(
You still need balanced meals and stuff! And if it's not good to look at, it won't taste as good, either.
[A professional opinion... Kashuu also makes a very indignant noise when he's forehead-tapped, but he still doesn't move. HE'S HERE, LIKE A BARNACLE NO ONE ASKED FOR.]
Don't do that! [A huffy five year old...] Anyway, not if it was just a month. [THAT IS A DEFINITE LIE.] Are you seriously already bored, though?
WHO HURT YOU! oh wait. me :)
[ he's sure of it! he takes nutrition very seriously, especially when it comes to his troops. look, he might drink a shit ton of tea... and sake... then smoke on top of that... but you know! you know... ]
Are you sure about that- [ okay, hey Kashuu. don't judge him now! he only lets out a dissatisfied huff... probably shouldn't have blurted that out. embarrassing. ]
Maybe just a little... [ he'll be honest then... no point hiding it. but can you blame him? he literally swamps himself with work everyday, so it's weird doing absolutely nothing so suddenly. ]
gh you make me tired
[Why is he even asking, he was around in the Shinsengumi long enough to know their typical meals...
Anyway, where there are Embarrassing Things happening, there is Kashuu, not letting it go. Of course!! Hijikata can't catch a break as long as at least one Okitagumi is here. He leans forward a little, scrutinizing Hijikata's face. Maybe he's looking for wrinkles?]
—You know you can do stuff to keep yourself from getting bored without moving around a lot, right?
then its time for ur napnap... go to the nap nap corner
[ he's onto you Kashuu.
ugh... but once a menace always a menace! he only shoots Kashuu a glare and pushes the end of his brush against his forehead, instead, this time with the intention to push him away - personal space Kashuu. gosh! but with a raised eyebrow: ]
Enlighten me then.
[ kind of being sarcastic but maybe he's actually curious? teach him the secrets, Kashuu. please, he's dying of boredom. boredom will be his cause of death than Hakodate at this rate. ]
no i have a long night ahead of me.......
[How did they move from "healthy and well-balanced food" to "food that's exciting and cute" in terms of judgment... Oh, because Kashuu is involved. A TRUE MENACE.
He may briefly be pushed back by the brush, but he's not deterred for long and he's in Hijikata's space again soon enough. This time, with his CereVice!]
Here! There are all kinds of games you can play, y'know? Konpeito Crunch is Mutsu's favorite. Or- Oh! There are forums! [He'll go onto whatever version of google they have here and look up "HAIKU FORUM"...
Ah.
There's... There's actually a result.]
Wow, they seriously have one.
its time for bed...
[ inb4 Hijikata sounds like one of those parents that want his kids to eat all their vegetables... and not waste food. you know the kind. but look, Hijikata's pretty healthy! if you throw out the smoking at least, so of course he knows what he's doing with food - despite not really being a master chef. he gets by!
but it looks like Kashuu isn't going to give up!!! how annoying! this is what he gets for allowing a Souji Sword(TM) into his room. of course, leave it to Kashuu to shove more things into his face in which Hijikata can only scowl at the screen. ah, yes... games. ]
Konpeito? Isn't that a kind of candy? [ he feels like he knows more about sweets than he really needs to... Thanks Kondou-san.
and forums? online? okay, sure, Hijikata was able to get use to the CereVice's texting app, but he never really looked at anything online yet (so... Kashuu managed to pique his curiosity and its sticking for now! congratulations Kashuu). ]
I'm not sure if I really understand the point of either... [ he's getting too old for this... ]
UGH SHAKES YOU BED TIME NEVER COMES
[Swords were starving under your roof, Hijikata!! Not even eating Souji's soy-sauce veggies!
But, more importantly - games. And also this weird forum.]
Mmhm! But the game is basically just matching up pieces of candy before your time limit runs out. It's pretty fun. [Even Kashuu can admit that...
BUT UGH, THIS OLD GRANDPA. Time to show him the world of the internet... But with less bullying this time.]
It's basically like, the virtual equivalent of being in a room with a bunch of other people who like the things you like, and you all have discussions! Only it can be better- [OR WORSE] -'cause no one knows who you are. See?
[Handing his CereVice over! Look at all that riveting discussion about... haikus.]
chloroforms you, nap
It sounds really simple.
[ maybe you should introduce Hijikata to a different game.
but! THE INTERNET! will Hijikata finally start his life of poetry blogging now? maybe, maybe not - that's the mystery because he still thinks the internet is kind of weird but he won't complain! ]
Isn't that the same thing like publishing a book just with a different name?
[ ah yes... just up his alley! it doesn't sound too bad actually... ]
WHAT IN THE FUCK banished
It is, but it's super fun to play. Just trust me! [He'll find this game and text it to Hijikata when he does though, rest assured.
But the comparison - a very apt one - earns him a little nod! Hijikata sure would know all about publishing anonymous works under ridiculous pen names, huh.]
Right, basically! Just with less fuss, since basically all you do is type it up and hit "send".
*banishes you to the shadow realm*
Is this what you do on your spare time? [ playing... ... ... games... ] It sounds kind of pointless.
[ why play games in bed when he can work in bed? BUT... ]
Hmm... That doesn't sound too bad. Although, it would feel just a bit weird not writing it out like usual. [ he works hard with his penmanship? his Hogyoku book is filled with lots of pages of horrible poetry but at least it looks pretty!? ]
why are you like this tho
i do what i want... thats all
exhausting
go take ur napnap
ugh i need one. i need 20
pls go take like 50 naps
no...... instead, i live to freeze your browser
pls have mercy puts u in the flames of hell so theres no freezing
WHY DO U ASK FOR MERCY AND THEN BURN ME