[He's the last person who would blame her for being scared. Only half a year ago he'd have ran screaming if he had seen Belinda appear in front of him. As it is, though, he follows Rinea's instructions and generously sprays the ghost repellent all over himself (if it leaves a white film, well, the experiment will be worth having to bring his uniform to the cleaners). Belinda approaches him, but recoils.]

Huuuh, this is nasty! It's almost like radiation! I feel like I'll die all over again if I touch him!

Really? I didn't expect it to be this effective.

[As the ghost moves over to Rinea to get some more distance between herself and Hijikata the samurai appears visible conflicted.]

Lady Rinea, you only have one commissioner for this potion at the moment, right? I assume he wants it exclusively to prevent attacks on himself? You must be prudent in your distribution of it. I won't stand for people using it to exterminate peaceful ghosts.

[Since when was he a ghost rights activist?! Also neither he nor Rinea can know, but as far as ghosts go Belinda isn't the bravest or toughest. A truly determined and powerful ghost might only feel a sensation like touching a mass of fire ants or stinging nettles from the potion.]