[Trust to complete a mission with relentless efficiency and trust to have the other's best interests at heart are completely different. The first, Hijikata has in ample supply for Sui Feng, the well of something almost like respect not likely to run dry. The later, however
He doesn't delude himself. Neither that he's in such good graces with her, nor that she'd even allow herself to consider anyone so warmly.
They'd protect each other the way one keeps a weapon tucked close on their hip, rare moments of levity akin only to cleaning a gun for more effective use.
It's almost relaxing, hearing her strictly professional tone. The familiar sound he's grown accustomed to out of necessity is one he much prefers to the dynamic babbling of others he's worked with. But it's precisely because he can nearly relax that Hijikata retains his posture, doesn't cross his legs, and speaks in an echo of the voice he's been addressed with.]
I was recommended for a position by a senior officer, who has since been transferred to a remote location within the J. [He could go on, but extra information would only render him more prone to the prickling of needling questions.]
no subject
He doesn't delude himself. Neither that he's in such good graces with her, nor that she'd even allow herself to consider anyone so warmly.
They'd protect each other the way one keeps a weapon tucked close on their hip, rare moments of levity akin only to cleaning a gun for more effective use.
It's almost relaxing, hearing her strictly professional tone. The familiar sound he's grown accustomed to out of necessity is one he much prefers to the dynamic babbling of others he's worked with. But it's precisely because he can nearly relax that Hijikata retains his posture, doesn't cross his legs, and speaks in an echo of the voice he's been addressed with.]
I was recommended for a position by a senior officer, who has since been transferred to a remote location within the J. [He could go on, but extra information would only render him more prone to the prickling of needling questions.]