005 // [Fourth Wall]

[whatsinthepipe]

[ The icon is actually relevant. He was going to remember to write that one down later, too, but wouldn't you know a mob appeared in the streets and distracted him. Hijikata is Far From Happy As if the kidnapped Souji wasn't bad enough D: ((I will tag this baby untillll I fall asleep.)) ]

... All of you.

Be quiet.

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[ohmystomach]

[Oh dear dead parents. Hijikata-san is here too, and Tatsu can tell he's not happy. Why isn't Tetsu here doing his job for once in his life?!]

Sorry about that, sir.

[whatsinthepipe]

[ ...you were not here the last time he looked. Look, considerably less murderous. ]

Ichimura.

[ohmystomach]

[Oh thank heaven. Tatsu seriously might have fainted.]

...Yes?

[whatsinthepipe]

When did you arrive?

[ohmystomach]

Just this morning. A few hours ago.

[Does this make him late somehow? Tatsunosuke hopes not, because that would make Tetsu even more late, and then they'll both die at the hands of an angry demon vice commander. Oh, what is life?]

I ran into Ayumu-san. [Who should be dead. Can you tell that Tatsu is confused by this?] She...made breakfast.

[whatsinthepipe]

[ Only Tetsunosuke showing up so long after him would get him seriously angry. It can be kind of foundless yelling at the brat's older brother some days. He puts on his business face. ]

And how much did she see fit to explain to you?

[ohmystomach]

[But see, yelling at Tetsu is kind of like yelling at Tatsu. He is the older brother, and thus responsible for his sibling. But yelling isn't happening now, and Tatsunosuke recognizes that face. Serious business times it is.]

Well, she gave me an idea of where we are. But, sir? I don't understand how she's here, and not--you know--

[Vague hand gestures go here. Do you get "dead" out of this, Hijikata-san?]

[whatsinthepipe]

Hn. You'll find there are any number of things here that can't be understood. [ Fancy talk for "idek either" ]

[ohmystomach]

[Message understood, sir. Now there will be awkwardness as Tatsunosuke tries not to stare at your wings.]

I see. So I guess it's better to just accept it for what it is?

[whatsinthepipe]

If you can manage. [ Contemplative smoking is a go. ]

Though with any luck, you won't have to manage for long. [ A warrior you are not, and even one of Souji's caliber was...

tch. ]