[silence, then a professional reply:] Like I said, we don't have a specific lead. And the guy we're looking for... [a close-mouthed sigh] I'm not sure anywhere's safe, to be honest.
[He considers this reply. It's logical enough, if you don't know where someone's going to strike, to keep your loved ones where they can be swiftly protected.]
I see.
Hijikata Toshizou. A strategist on this ship, and I'll ask that your child is kept out of my hair while I'm going about my work.
[But if he were actually strongly opposed to your decision, he'd be much more of a pain in the ass about it.]
[He had a ward who was 12, and put up with him okay, aside from the level general grumpiness that everyone. Then again, Souji was a creepy, too-serious little twelve year old (before growing up into a talkative, childish trap).]
Of course. And if I'm allowed that, I'll assist you in any way possible.
[a voice filled with gentle, though awkwardly subdued fatherly pride] She's eight.
[he can kind of tell this Hijikata fellow means well... maybe just a bit abrasive. and the concern he had about Dojima bringing Nanako aboard was valid. Dojima decides this guy's alright. after a short pause, the harder edge of a professional detective creeps back into his voice]
Thanks. Glad to hear it. Looking forward to working with you, Hijikata.
[He hums thoughtfully at that. Not much experience with kids that young, besides watching his cousin when he was a brat... Well, not much experience with girl-children, either. Maybe they're better behaved.] Keep a close eye on her. I'm sure I don't have to tell you how dangerous life on a ship can be.
A ship that you're on for a murder investigation.
[He'd say "that's stupid and you're stupid", but why say it out loud when you can just imply it with your tone of voice?]
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May I ask who this is?
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I see.
Hijikata Toshizou. A strategist on this ship, and I'll ask that your child is kept out of my hair while I'm going about my work.
[But if he were actually strongly opposed to your decision, he'd be much more of a pain in the ass about it.]
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[he is trying not to dadrage all over you for even INSINUATING his daughter is anything but awesome, but. best not to piss off half the crew.]
We both want the same thing. To do our jobs without any trouble.
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[He had a ward who was 12, and put up with him okay, aside from the level general grumpiness that everyone. Then again, Souji was a creepy, too-serious little twelve year old (before growing up into a talkative, childish trap).]
Of course. And if I'm allowed that, I'll assist you in any way possible.
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[he can kind of tell this Hijikata fellow means well... maybe just a bit abrasive. and the concern he had about Dojima bringing Nanako aboard was valid. Dojima decides this guy's alright. after a short pause, the harder edge of a professional detective creeps back into his voice]
Thanks. Glad to hear it. Looking forward to working with you, Hijikata.
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Likewise.
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[his voice is carefully neutral]
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