[A car drives by the narrow mouth of the alleyway, casting them in white light for just a few seconds but's all Hijikata needs. Foolish as it is to judge a mage by appearances, he makes little effort to hide his incredulity as he looks Ryoko up and down. His Master is not only young but petite, just barely reaching his chest and dwarfed by his broad frame. Ostensibly, she's no smaller than Okita and she carries herself with a similar determination but her inexperience is obvious.
"This wa...! Don't... guar... down!"
The voices are getting closer and clearer. Looks like he'll be putting his blade to work sooner than he thought.
Well, whatever he thinks of her, they're still bound as any Master and Servant would be and while he has no intention of following orders that don't suit him, her safety is still a priority. Mind made up, he sets his mouth into a steel-hard line and inclines his head. His hair is already wet enough to cling to his cheekbones and forehead.]
Hijikata Toshizō, Vice Commander of the Shinsengumi. [And, as far as he's concerned, the Shinsengumi itself. In spirit, in power, in ruthlessness- he is makoto and through him their will lives on.] Berserker.
[Without waiting for Ryoko to respond in kind, he stalks past to place himself in between her and the opening of the alley.]
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"This wa...! Don't... guar... down!"
The voices are getting closer and clearer. Looks like he'll be putting his blade to work sooner than he thought.
Well, whatever he thinks of her, they're still bound as any Master and Servant would be and while he has no intention of following orders that don't suit him, her safety is still a priority. Mind made up, he sets his mouth into a steel-hard line and inclines his head. His hair is already wet enough to cling to his cheekbones and forehead.]
Hijikata Toshizō, Vice Commander of the Shinsengumi. [And, as far as he's concerned, the Shinsengumi itself. In spirit, in power, in ruthlessness- he is makoto and through him their will lives on.] Berserker.
[Without waiting for Ryoko to respond in kind, he stalks past to place himself in between her and the opening of the alley.]
What is your command, Master?