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[It's such a nice day out that Okita has decided to take the House 50 pets for a walk. Around mid-morning after he finishes his training, Okita can be found wandering around the village with the yellow chocobo Tammy in tow. And on her back? A disgruntled Saizou, wishing he could be down from the heathen bird. Tammy doesn't seem to care since Okita keeps plying her with treats to ensure she follows.
As he walks, he'll open the journal and turn on the video, showing him and the bird in the background.]
It's such a nice day out~
I wonder if everyone's in school or if they're on break~?
Are all the New Feathers settled in? If anyone would like a tour around town today, I'll be out with Saizou and Tammy~ Dog, unfortunately, can't take walks. Poor thing. But! That's okay~ He's happy at home. Come say hello! I really want to meet all of you.
As he walks, he'll open the journal and turn on the video, showing him and the bird in the background.]
It's such a nice day out~
I wonder if everyone's in school or if they're on break~?
Are all the New Feathers settled in? If anyone would like a tour around town today, I'll be out with Saizou and Tammy~ Dog, unfortunately, can't take walks. Poor thing. But! That's okay~ He's happy at home. Come say hello! I really want to meet all of you.
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[He draws on his pipe, breathing out a cloud of smoke away from Souji and his pets.] Useful.
[A small pause, and he glances back at them.] Outside of that... draft, do weapons see much use here?
[He hasn't seen any violence yet, but it hasn't been all that long.]
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Outside of the draft...
[Okita's face darkens slightly at the memory of Pride, the monsters, the droids.]
It's just as dangerous as home.
[And back to the usual bright expression.]
At least it isn't boring.
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Unpleasant memories? He glances away, not sure if he wants to press the subject and ruin the mood. If it was important, Souji would tell him.]
I suppose. [At least he won't be getting rusty.
A small shrug; he lets the subject drop, trying to think of another.]
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Oh, come now! No need to be so tense! You're going to get worry lines if you're not careful.
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I'll risk it. [A twitch of his eyebrow at Souji.] Smiles make lines too, you know.
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But smile lines are more attractive than worry lines.
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[CLINGING TO HIS BRIEF ADVANTAGE]
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[ADVANTAGE YOU SAY?]
Worry lines make you look old.
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[It is too an advantage.]
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[Perhaps it is, but Souji is being extra troll today.]
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[Hijikata doesn't entirely mind the banter; he's probably going to lose eventually, but by the time he does the last subject will be entirely forgotten.
Plus, it's easier than talking about everything else.]
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[Not really, but just like Hijikata, Souji is more than willing to let the serious conversation go and turn toward silly banter. Serious conversations can come later, when it isn't so light outside and he isn't trying to keep his mind off the yelling he heard before.]
A very big difference.
[video]
Did giant chickens like being petted? It could probably say something if it didn't.
Chickens, smile lines, anything to keep from bringing up the other subjects hanging over their head. Souji remembered the same things he did. Hijikata didn't want to burden him with ...things that might or might not be prevented.]
They're both wrinkles.
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One just doesn't make you look as old.
[He looks over when Tammy turns away and hides a laugh behind his hand.]
Looks like you've made a friend.
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Apparently. [Hijikata is dubious about this friendship, but the bird seems to like it; he continues.]
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Maybe you can take her out on walks sometime, too, then.
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[But oho, what is this? Hijikata voluntarily taking a cute animal out?]
.....I never would have thought Hijikata-san was a bird person.
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Being accompanied by a bird is acceptable.]
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Where are we headed?
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[Souji smiles and keeps walking.]
I just felt like being out.
Unless you have somewhere you'd like to see?
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Oh, do you know about the "battle dome"?