✿ ー night one.

[jyoshu]

[Kanesada's not around, and it's not that Horikawa can't operate without him (ーthough, to a limited extent, that's also true), but it is enough to cause him mixed feelings of worry and relief, and a lot of stress regarding where he should be focusing his attention. It would be a waste to linger on those, though. Circumstances change, and unfortunately not always for the better. There's a great opportunity for Horikawa to adapt here, and he's a limited edition choice named Hijikata Toshizo. Placing the rest of his worries in the backseat for the time being, Horikawa does his best to focus on things one at a time: step one, confirm the safety of his (former) master. Plus, there are a few other things he'd like to sort out, too.

It doesn't take long for Horikawa to find him. Making sure his presence is definitely known before coming too close, he's all eagerness with a trace of concern.]

MaーHijikata-san!

[Old habits, dying hard. He's still staying hushed, though that was intended to get Hijikata's attention.]

Do you mind if we speak for a little while?

[Considering the man in front of him is supposed to already be dead, (not that Horikawa wants him to be,) he's got quite a few questions to ask that he didn't get around to earlier.]
 

Comments

we will go home together points to your sword??? i do help you out :O

[jyoshu]

[Well, Horikawa won't argue with that. Hijikata did mess up, but as long as he takes proper responsibility, Horikawa hopes that it can still be fine. It's not like Yamato is unreasonable, after all.]

You do have us. [And he's very matter of fact about it.] Though, I suppose it's not exactly how you would have hoped, now.

[He smiles anyway. He hopes that he can continue to help Hijikata even without this kind of form, after all. Through any means necessary, Horikawa is proud to have been a blade wielded by him. Besides, while it makes Horikawa a little bit glad to hear that his presence has value to his former master, he feels the need to dismiss any concerns for his sake.]

You don't have to worry too much about me, though, Hijikata-san. Of course we should exercise caution, but I'm a lot more durable than a human. So, if at all possible, I'd like to make sure that you're safe first and foremost!

oh true, but u could help me do laundry and stuff if you are human tho?

[hijiwanwan]

Haha, you're right. [ Yep. Still kind of weird, getting use to all this 'sword spirit' stuff. A part of him can't wait to tell Kondo-san about all this bizarre stuff on this island.

Of course, if he lives and returns back in time. ]

Don't worry. I can protect myself too, but thank you. Don't forget to take care of yourself too, alright? [ He appreciates Horikawa's assistance definitely! He really wants to get back as soon as possible, he'd go through every single trial this island has to offer if he must. ]

Hm... If you get off this place though, where do you go? Since I never seen you at the headquarters, I presume it's not there, right?