That's one reason... [ The other is in the box but that's for after the cast signing.
-- To which the Sanjou sword is already attending to. There's the squeak of his marker as he draws something then several more squeaks as he signs it. His signature looks much like elegant calligraphy cursive and not to mention that it takes a big part of what Tsurumaru hasn't taken up on the cast. There's a cute little crescent moon just above his writing too. ] Finished. Aha, it looks good even without a brush if I do say so myself.
Now then. [ Popping the cap top back on and hiding his marker away in his sleeve again, Mikazuki sits neatly by the desk again with his box now in his lap. It's wrapped beautifully of course, with a big gold ribbon tying it together. ] It's a gift for the injured vice-captain. Will you accept it?
[ if there's one thing Mikazuki is good at is writing? well, Mikazuki is overall very elegant... so at least his hand writing matches it! Hijikata is definitely impressed - as someone who takes neat handwriting very seriously. ]
It looks really hard to write on this, so I'm impressed.
[ but now he's staring at this box... well, he doesn't like accepting gifts, especially after all the ones he received from a mini-birthday party.
but... ] I have no choice though, do I? [ Mikazuki definitely seems like the kind to insist on Hijikata to take it. also, it'd be rude anyway since he came all his way here. ]
I'll accept it. [ does that mean he should open it now? should he wait? no, maybe Mikazuki wants to watch? and stay around and chat??? all these questions... he'll start opening the gift very carefully! ]
[ Yes, good...Mikazuki was hoping to see Hijikata's reaction to his present! He's even eagerly leaning forward to get a better look when the present is fully uncovered to reveal...a tea set! Sleeve over mouth, Mikazuki's moon filled eyes are dead set on the vice-captain's reaction...oh, but he should explain a little bit! ]
They sell tea sets like this all the time nearby where I work. Since we often have tea, I thought a tea set would be perfect. [ And it's so cute? THERE'S JUST ONE LAST THING... ] The designs are plum blossoms.
[ He does! Even if it's from the wrong perspective, he still enjoys the haikus.
Ah, but he's so starstruck now. Seeing the "demon" vice-captain of the Shinsengumi give the tiniest but still visible enough of a smile makes the old sword want to take a picture of it. HE ALMOST DOES but he's too caught up in the moment that he misses the chance. Next time... ] I'm so pleased you like it!
Aha, I would appreciate that. The cups are begging to be used, I'm sure. [ Yes...tea time for old men has become a habit for them and Mikazuki couldn't be more glad that it has. Tea is always good but tea with company for him, is especially good.
He's getting distracted though, he has a burning question on his mind ever since he made his way through the front door -- ] By the way, Hijikkun...did you get a lot of new things recently? You rarely spend on yourself so seeing so many new things lying around was a surprise!
[ look! Hijikata smiles... sometimes. almost never.
he's just trying his best to be appreciative! because despite truly feeling it he has struggles showing it? lil' Demon Vice Commander problems. ]
Perhaps when I'm actually allowed to get out of bed.
[ some slight sarcasm there... but he promised he would stop crawling out of bed to do things out of pure boredom! he tries! oh, yeah that stuff... ]
You're right, I don't buy anything for myself. [ unless he needs groceries... new clothes. actually- mental note to go buy new clothes, he could really use more additions to his wardrobe. ]
They were birthday gifts from Tsurumaru. That's all. [ should he tell him that Tsuru used Mikazuki's credits for these .... .... .... ]
[ Even if he's curious as to HOW his leg broke...he would have probably told him if he saw fit. He won't ask in any case, looking around the immediate room a little curiously at all the new things he has littered about. Tsurumaru certainly spared no expense!
WAIT A SECOND!!! ] Eh? What did you say...just now...?
[ He's sure he heard that right, didn't he? Mikazuki is all sparkly eyed now as he looks at the vice-captain...it was a surprise but he's glad he had the foresight to bring a gift! Mikazuki very boldly leans over to grasp Hijikata's hands in his own and gives them a squeeze. Though he won't make guesses at how old Hijikata must be now -- he'll happily celebrate another year since his birth. It seems like humans have too few birthdays to him so things like this should be happily celebrated. ] Happy birthday! I had no idea...did you not intend to celebrate it, Hijikkun?
ughikata
-- To which the Sanjou sword is already attending to. There's the squeak of his marker as he draws something then several more squeaks as he signs it. His signature looks much like elegant calligraphy cursive and not to mention that it takes a big part of what Tsurumaru hasn't taken up on the cast. There's a cute little crescent moon just above his writing too. ] Finished. Aha, it looks good even without a brush if I do say so myself.
Now then. [ Popping the cap top back on and hiding his marker away in his sleeve again, Mikazuki sits neatly by the desk again with his box now in his lap. It's wrapped beautifully of course, with a big gold ribbon tying it together. ] It's a gift for the injured vice-captain. Will you accept it?
my elegant name
It looks really hard to write on this, so I'm impressed.
[ but now he's staring at this box... well, he doesn't like accepting gifts, especially after all the ones he received from a mini-birthday party.
but... ] I have no choice though, do I? [ Mikazuki definitely seems like the kind to insist on Hijikata to take it. also, it'd be rude anyway since he came all his way here. ]
I'll accept it. [ does that mean he should open it now? should he wait? no, maybe Mikazuki wants to watch? and stay around and chat??? all these questions... he'll start opening the gift very carefully! ]
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They sell tea sets like this all the time nearby where I work. Since we often have tea, I thought a tea set would be perfect. [ And it's so cute? THERE'S JUST ONE LAST THING... ] The designs are plum blossoms.
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but once he unwraps the present to reveal the tea set - he's surprised! it's a very nice tea set too, he has to admit.
there's a tiny, appreciative smile on his face in response to the gift. ]
It's a very thoughtful gift. Thank you. [ of course, there's no way he could be grumpy when someone goes out of their way to give Hijikata a gift. ]
Next time we have tea then we'll have to brew some using this set, don't we now?
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Ah, but he's so starstruck now. Seeing the "demon" vice-captain of the Shinsengumi give the tiniest but still visible enough of a smile makes the old sword want to take a picture of it. HE ALMOST DOES but he's too caught up in the moment that he misses the chance. Next time... ] I'm so pleased you like it!
Aha, I would appreciate that. The cups are begging to be used, I'm sure. [ Yes...tea time for old men has become a habit for them and Mikazuki couldn't be more glad that it has. Tea is always good but tea with company for him, is especially good.
He's getting distracted though, he has a burning question on his mind ever since he made his way through the front door -- ] By the way, Hijikkun...did you get a lot of new things recently? You rarely spend on yourself so seeing so many new things lying around was a surprise!
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he's just trying his best to be appreciative! because despite truly feeling it he has struggles showing it? lil' Demon Vice Commander problems. ]
Perhaps when I'm actually allowed to get out of bed.
[ some slight sarcasm there... but he promised he would stop crawling out of bed to do things out of pure boredom! he tries! oh, yeah that stuff... ]
You're right, I don't buy anything for myself. [ unless he needs groceries... new clothes. actually- mental note to go buy new clothes, he could really use more additions to his wardrobe. ]
They were birthday gifts from Tsurumaru. That's all. [ should he tell him that Tsuru used Mikazuki's credits for these .... .... .... ]
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WAIT A SECOND!!! ] Eh? What did you say...just now...?
[ He's sure he heard that right, didn't he? Mikazuki is all sparkly eyed now as he looks at the vice-captain...it was a surprise but he's glad he had the foresight to bring a gift! Mikazuki very boldly leans over to grasp Hijikata's hands in his own and gives them a squeeze. Though he won't make guesses at how old Hijikata must be now -- he'll happily celebrate another year since his birth. It seems like humans have too few birthdays to him so things like this should be happily celebrated. ] Happy birthday! I had no idea...did you not intend to celebrate it, Hijikkun?