[Footsteps crunching alert Hijikata to the interruption before it happens - he's pivoting towards the sound when Rin grabs his elbow. The attempt at dislodging him successful, Hijikata is quick to grab the original offender's arm.
He can wait.]
Don't get involved. This isn't your business. [His voice is rife with authority. The Company man pulls his arm away and gives Rin a chance - the only chance he'll get - to disengage.
As he straightens, the man in his grip shouts again; This is the abuse the Company will inflict on us all! Hijikata punishes it with and elbow to the protester's side, hard enough to cause the Leithan to double over.]
no subject
He can wait.]
Don't get involved. This isn't your business. [His voice is rife with authority. The Company man pulls his arm away and gives Rin a chance - the only chance he'll get - to disengage.
As he straightens, the man in his grip shouts again; This is the abuse the Company will inflict on us all! Hijikata punishes it with and elbow to the protester's side, hard enough to cause the Leithan to double over.]