still the question manages to confuse Lili because she... already asked everything that she wanted to know? aka the basic status update so she sends back her very honest, very... dull.... response]
No, not particularly.
[ . . . . . ????? she's awkward, sorry]
Do you need anything?
[CLEARLY ASKING HIM THE SAME QUESTION IS WHAT MUST BE DONE]
how do you talk to people... how do you do anything... he thinks about it for a moment, well, it couldn't hurt - maybe? ]
Nothing in particular.
[ wow, they're both pretty awkward... aren't they. HOWEVER! ]
but if you ever want to stop by for tea, or something I don't mind. I never really did thank you for what you did down there, did I?
[ for... talking with him and kind of keeping him grounded instead of getting distracted by his lonely thoughts, but he's not going to say something that exact to her. in summary - Hijikata's guide to keeping his friends: drink tea with them? that's ... kind of it. but it's his own weird Hijikata(TM) way of basically wanting to keep some kind of friendship. he takes his relationships pretty seriously! despite trying to keep up that awful 'demon vice-commander' reputation, he does try his hardest to maintain a good relationship with people he cares about - like his fellow captains.
... he tries his best, okay?
but lord, a certain SOMEONE is being so fussy about Hijikata's broken leg, and he's slowly dying in bed... dying of boredom that is. he's so bored! ]
Lili's staring at her phone in confusion because what does he mean? Thank her for what? Her response to that is pretty much expected:]
I didn't do anything to deserve thanks. [Because she really doesn't think that she did? Yet there's the offer for tea and she supposes that would be a better way to determine her status because he did come off as one of those men who would cover up their injuries as a matter of pride. Perhaps she should take the opportunity?! So she tops off the same text message with an additional statement.] I suppose I could take time to do so regardless.
[ damn it, Lili. he's thanking you? that's a rare sight! okay, maybe not really because Hijikata isn't a person to just... not thank people when he thinks they deserve a thanks? he has his manners. ]
if you say so. you shouldn't reject gratitude when it's given, however.
[ just some advice! Hijikata is very serious about this okay... when he says things he means it! that's just how it goes. ]
well, just say the word and just come on by. my doors are usually open.
[ that's how the swords get into his house to drag him outside all the time... but yes! he'll also send Lili his address in the same message. tea time! ]
[Don't tell her what to do..... she'll reject your gratitude all she wants if she thinks it's undeserved!! Which is this case.... but she won't bother saying that to pick a fight even though she doesn't like being ordered around. Not when this person is opening an invitation to her....
ok fine.]
Are you partial to any snacks in addition to the tea?
[she'll pick them up because she throws money and gifts at all her problems...]
[ don't think about sassing Hijikata, Lili. don't even think about it!!! if she did, she wouldn't wake up the next morning.. think about that.
though... he usually really only drinks tea by itself - especially when he's working. ]
not really. so it's up to you, I suppose.
[ but wait does that mean she's coming over right now!? shit! he's not ready for this!
no, it's fine. totally fine. Hijikata has injured himself before but still managed to do everyday tasks just fine - mostly because he's incredibly stubborn, but still! so with a sigh, he'll get his crutches and make his way to the kitchen to make a fresh pot of tea.
Fine. I will be making my visit in approximately 15 minutes.
[aka yeah, she's going to be dropping by now... so.... you do your best to hobble around and make your pot of tea, Hiji?! at least Lili will be bringing a small gift (aka snacks) so that your efforts aren't completely one-sided.
When she does arrive 15 minutes later, it's with a polite knock on the door with her other hand occupied by a box containing different kinds of wagashi.]
but no! he's pretty good at making tea without making a mess even with one (1) injured leg. the tea is probably steeping by now when Lili knocks on the door, and Hijikata made his way to the couch instead to just... sit down... like nothing's wrong!
which means he's not going to get the door. but he'll call out loud enough for Lili to hear though! ]
[Just to sit down.... Yeah, okay Hiji. Lili blinks at the call for her to come in because that's rather informal? She thought that someone like Hijikata would be more of the type to meet her at the door.
Um.]
... Pardon the intrusion, then.
[???? Covering all her bases.... even as she moves to take off her shoes at the door and blinks to find him on the couch.]
[ that's where you're kind of wrong Lili... in the HQ it's just knock, 'come in' and you open the door yourself... of course, the HQ is just filled with a bunch of dumb samurai men. ]
Looks like you finally made it. Didn't expect you to take up the offer immediately.
[ HE REALLY DIDN'T? of course, he doesn't mean that in a bad way. BUT STILL... ]
Tea's almost done though. So just sit down, if you'd like.
so the house runs differently when it's just a bunch of uncivilized brutes.
got it.
Still though, she'll take the invitation...?? With a little bit of a huff even as she goes to sit on the couch as well with a fair amount of space between them.]
M-Make up your mind....! I "finally" made it but you still didn't expect me to come so quickly? You shouldn't offer if you aren't willing to entertain company.
[ you better keep those words to yourself Lili. keep those words in those brackets if you know what's good for you...
he only lets out a huff. ]
It's not because of that. Seriously. Watch what comes out of that mouth.
[ so... here they are... Hijikata crosses his arms, and looks over at the kitchen. he has to go get that tea soon... doesn't he. then he'd be (LOW VOICE) exposed.
well, a part of him doesn't care, but a part of him does? it's kind of weird okay? injuries happen, but he doesn't want everyone to be aware of it? hmm... decisions.
BUT FIRST he'll just deflect Lili's sass with a statement... ]
Look at this punk saying punkass things - but then he makes that statement and she's moving right along. Clearly she doesn't mean to be rude?! It seems that being rebellious just comes... painfully naturally.
But oh.]
Mm, I did. Is wagashi acceptable...? The people that I've met from your country seem to be fond of it so I deemed it acceptable. If you don't like it, I can retrieve something else.
[ Lili is kind of lucky Hijikata knows he can't do much.
but just you wait Lili... one day!!! one day. but now he'll just be incredibly grumpy about everything? which is obviously the best solution... ]
I don't eat sweets.
[ except, just give him a few minutes. or when Lili isn't looking. because he's stupid. ]
Though... Kondou-san use to buy these a lot, when I wasn't looking. And I'd have to take them away... and give them to Saitou, or someone. Seriously, that man just doesn't listen. [ ah, yes... the innocent days. ]
But no, if you leave now that'd be pretty rude - wouldn't it?
The one back at my home? Perhaps - but I usually give them to him to just get them away from Kondou-san.
[ It's better for soldiers to see other soldiers with sweets than their commander - right? Whether Saitou likes them or not... He isn't truly sure. ]
But anyway... Tea's done. [ he doesn't... he really doesn't want to get up. ] Let me ask one thing: You won't laugh at me will you?
[ mostly because the only reason why he's trying his best to get around by himself is so he doesn't feel completely useless... but he's doing it in a way a stubborn child would. despite being told to stay in bed he's sure! he's so sure he can do things!!! ]
[Ah, that's right. They're different... Still, she makes a mental note to ask maybe. That won't be offensive, right? After all, she's seen so many swords and swordsmen alike now eating sweets....
The question manages to catch her off-guard though.
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still the question manages to confuse Lili because she... already asked everything that she wanted to know? aka the basic status update so she sends back her very honest, very... dull.... response]
No, not particularly.
[ . . . . . ????? she's awkward, sorry]
Do you need anything?
[CLEARLY ASKING HIM THE SAME QUESTION IS WHAT MUST BE DONE]
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does he need anything?
how do you talk to people... how do you do anything... he thinks about it for a moment, well, it couldn't hurt - maybe? ]
Nothing in particular.
[ wow, they're both pretty awkward... aren't they. HOWEVER! ]
but if you ever want to stop by for tea, or something I don't mind. I never really did thank you for what you did down there, did I?
[ for... talking with him and kind of keeping him grounded instead of getting distracted by his lonely thoughts, but he's not going to say something that exact to her. in summary - Hijikata's guide to keeping his friends: drink tea with them? that's ... kind of it. but it's his own weird Hijikata(TM) way of basically wanting to keep some kind of friendship. he takes his relationships pretty seriously! despite trying to keep up that awful 'demon vice-commander' reputation, he does try his hardest to maintain a good relationship with people he cares about - like his fellow captains.
... he tries his best, okay?
but lord, a certain SOMEONE is being so fussy about Hijikata's broken leg, and he's slowly dying in bed... dying of boredom that is. he's so bored! ]
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Lili's staring at her phone in confusion because what does he mean? Thank her for what? Her response to that is pretty much expected:]
I didn't do anything to deserve thanks. [Because she really doesn't think that she did? Yet there's the offer for tea and she supposes that would be a better way to determine her status because he did come off as one of those men who would cover up their injuries as a matter of pride. Perhaps she should take the opportunity?! So she tops off the same text message with an additional statement.] I suppose I could take time to do so regardless.
[not that she
actually cares or anything
no that would be silly]
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if you say so. you shouldn't reject gratitude when it's given, however.
[ just some advice! Hijikata is very serious about this okay... when he says things he means it! that's just how it goes. ]
well, just say the word and just come on by. my doors are usually open.
[ that's how the swords get into his house to drag him outside all the time... but yes! he'll also send Lili his address in the same message. tea time! ]
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ok fine.]
Are you partial to any snacks in addition to the tea?
[she'll pick them up because she throws money and gifts at all her problems...]
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though... he usually really only drinks tea by itself - especially when he's working. ]
not really. so it's up to you, I suppose.
[ but wait does that mean she's coming over right now!? shit! he's not ready for this!
no, it's fine. totally fine. Hijikata has injured himself before but still managed to do everyday tasks just fine - mostly because he's incredibly stubborn, but still! so with a sigh, he'll get his crutches and make his way to the kitchen to make a fresh pot of tea.
he got this? yes. ]
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[aka yeah, she's going to be dropping by now... so.... you do your best to hobble around and make your pot of tea, Hiji?! at least Lili will be bringing a small gift (aka snacks) so that your efforts aren't completely one-sided.
When she does arrive 15 minutes later, it's with a polite knock on the door with her other hand occupied by a box containing different kinds of wagashi.]
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but no! he's pretty good at making tea without making a mess even with one (1) injured leg. the tea is probably steeping by now when Lili knocks on the door, and Hijikata made his way to the couch instead to just... sit down... like nothing's wrong!
which means he's not going to get the door. but he'll call out loud enough for Lili to hear though! ]
It's open. Come in.
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Um.]
... Pardon the intrusion, then.
[???? Covering all her bases.... even as she moves to take off her shoes at the door and blinks to find him on the couch.]
... Good day.
[weirdo.]
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Looks like you finally made it. Didn't expect you to take up the offer immediately.
[ HE REALLY DIDN'T? of course, he doesn't mean that in a bad way. BUT STILL... ]
Tea's almost done though. So just sit down, if you'd like.
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so the house runs differently when it's just a bunch of uncivilized brutes.
got it.
Still though, she'll take the invitation...?? With a little bit of a huff even as she goes to sit on the couch as well with a fair amount of space between them.]
M-Make up your mind....! I "finally" made it but you still didn't expect me to come so quickly? You shouldn't offer if you aren't willing to entertain company.
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he only lets out a huff. ]
It's not because of that. Seriously. Watch what comes out of that mouth.
[ so... here they are... Hijikata crosses his arms, and looks over at the kitchen. he has to go get that tea soon... doesn't he. then he'd be (LOW VOICE) exposed.
well, a part of him doesn't care, but a part of him does? it's kind of weird okay? injuries happen, but he doesn't want everyone to be aware of it? hmm... decisions.
BUT FIRST he'll just deflect Lili's sass with a statement... ]
Looks like you brought something too.
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[Reflexively....
Look at this punk saying punkass things - but then he makes that statement and she's moving right along. Clearly she doesn't mean to be rude?! It seems that being rebellious just comes... painfully naturally.
But oh.]
Mm, I did. Is wagashi acceptable...? The people that I've met from your country seem to be fond of it so I deemed it acceptable. If you don't like it, I can retrieve something else.
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but just you wait Lili... one day!!! one day. but now he'll just be incredibly grumpy about everything? which is obviously the best solution... ]
I don't eat sweets.
[ except, just give him a few minutes. or when Lili isn't looking. because he's stupid. ]
Though... Kondou-san use to buy these a lot, when I wasn't looking. And I'd have to take them away... and give them to Saitou, or someone. Seriously, that man just doesn't listen. [ ah, yes... the innocent days. ]
But no, if you leave now that'd be pretty rude - wouldn't it?
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I would only leave to retrieve something else that you'd prefer. Rather, that's going out of my way to accommodate you, isn't it?
[So not rude!
. . . . .
But.
Also she has to ask-]
Does Saitou like these?
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The one here? No idea.
The one back at my home? Perhaps - but I usually give them to him to just get them away from Kondou-san.
[ It's better for soldiers to see other soldiers with sweets than their commander - right? Whether Saitou likes them or not... He isn't truly sure. ]
But anyway... Tea's done. [ he doesn't... he really doesn't want to get up. ] Let me ask one thing: You won't laugh at me will you?
[ mostly because the only reason why he's trying his best to get around by himself is so he doesn't feel completely useless... but he's doing it in a way a stubborn child would. despite being told to stay in bed he's sure! he's so sure he can do things!!! ]
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The question manages to catch her off-guard though.
Um?]
Not unless you do something worth laughing at.
[But also Lili doesn't laugh often so?!]