[Again she falls behind, trailing one step after and content to let Hijikata to do the (metaphorical) heavy lifting for the time being. Like water off a rock, the jeers flung their way go ignored; she wouldn't still be with the Company if her skin were so thin and besides, they have bigger fish to catch tonight.
Though apparently, they're to be met with a number of smaller fish along the way.
The loiterers turn at their approach, but do nothing to scatter. One, who Riza can only suppose is the ringleader of their little troupe, grins, puffing out an exorbitant ring of smoke before finally deigning to reply.]
Or what, you'll arrest us? We ain't doin' anything wrong.
no subject
Though apparently, they're to be met with a number of smaller fish along the way.
The loiterers turn at their approach, but do nothing to scatter. One, who Riza can only suppose is the ringleader of their little troupe, grins, puffing out an exorbitant ring of smoke before finally deigning to reply.]
Or what, you'll arrest us? We ain't doin' anything wrong.