[Chipper production of three files should grate on Hijikata's nerves, but he takes his seat with only the smallest of resigned sighs. It's precisely because he doesn't hate the other man's manner that he suspects the authenticity of each pleasantry, though he frowns in the face of false platitudes as well.
Not air-headed and ignorant to the atmosphere nor a false presentation for personal gain, Sion's personality is difficult to dislike. But maybe today would be the day.
Hijikata drags the dossiers across the desk to himself, flipping through the information provided as he listens to the briefing. He recognizes the general store, he's purchased tobacco there before, but the lounge and clinic are unfamiliar. Those files receive deeper perusal; he looks up only after his mission is stated.
But he doesn't have time to utter a standard 'understood' and begin his work. Instead he catches something in Sion's eyes that makes him pause-
The secret kept is immediately revealed, but Hijikata can't hide his concern. The man's eyebrows furrow, head tilting in the first expression he's worn since he walked into the room.] Mmhm- [It would be insubordinate to argue, so even with his suspicion of the other's physical capabilities pressing in his mind, Hijikata agrees with a clear of his throat.
Accepting though he's forced to be, there are necessary questions-
He takes that joke seriously.] Will you be bringing a weapon? [First and foremost - though he's not sure if a 'yes' or 'no' would be more worrisome.]
oh no that dog he's doomed
Not air-headed and ignorant to the atmosphere nor a false presentation for personal gain, Sion's personality is difficult to dislike.
But maybe today would be the day.Hijikata drags the dossiers across the desk to himself, flipping through the information provided as he listens to the briefing. He recognizes the general store, he's purchased tobacco there before, but the lounge and clinic are unfamiliar. Those files receive deeper perusal; he looks up only after his mission is stated.
But he doesn't have time to utter a standard 'understood' and begin his work. Instead he catches something in Sion's eyes that makes him pause-
The secret kept is immediately revealed, but Hijikata can't hide his concern. The man's eyebrows furrow, head tilting in the first expression he's worn since he walked into the room.] Mmhm- [It would be insubordinate to argue, so even with his suspicion of the other's physical capabilities pressing in his mind, Hijikata agrees with a clear of his throat.
Accepting though he's forced to be, there are necessary questions-
He takes that joke seriously.] Will you be bringing a weapon? [First and foremost - though he's not sure if a 'yes' or 'no' would be more worrisome.]