[ you know, he didn't actually expect hijikata to be good at this. but he'll get a bit closer, trying to make hijikata's Bandaging Endeavors just that much more easier, despite how hijikata's face still looks grumpy and rude!

and ah.... oh no.... he's ripping his own kimono into strips...... but somehow, being this fretted over is flattering — understanding that he's being fixed not because of who he is, nor to up his resale value, but because he's being cared about, and while it's a little foreign, it makes him happy. so once hijikata's finished bandaging, tsurumaru moves his arm a bit, and it doesn't hurt at all — instead, it feels taut and properly done. ]

Nope! You're better at this than I thought. You might be even better than me.

[ considering how many times he's bandaged his own injuries in the repair room, he's impressed!! though, that's enough attention on him, who can easily be fixed with resources anyway; he carefully pulls hijikata back up, re-supporting him once he manages to stand again. ]

But, come on — we're going to the hospital to fix you up too, whether you like it or not.

[ and whether hijikata agreed or not..... tsurumaru drags him there anyway....................the end!!!!!!! ]