[Honestly, if Crow had done it for shits and giggles Hijikata would probably be yelling admonishments while pulling his ears now (either pair), but with the long, hard winter looming before them he just can't bring himself to be angry. He remembers Crow's optimism at the charity concert... he clearly just wanted to make the best of the situation. Hijikata musters a tired grin at the offer.]

I won't say no to that. But let's first see if they can't clean us up, too; that'd save a lot of time.

[Only minutes later the cleaner's ladder settles against the window frame outside, and an athletic young man in overalls with 'Cyrus' Cleaning Service' printed on climbs up, surveys the situation, and quickly gets rid of the entire mess with a complex incantation. Both the kitchen and the two pumpkin warriors are clean, tidy and even dry again! Hijikata exhales in relief as he runs a hand through his hair and feels no pumpkin chunks whatsoever.]

Thanks so much! Come in; some of the mess may have gotten through the door.

[Before long any overspill is likewise taken care of, and the price, while not a bargain, is decent enough. Hijikata doesn't offer to chip in, given how much Crow wants to take responsibility. The three of them chat for a moment longer, with the cleaner explaining how he already had to sort out several such situations and cautioning Crow and Hijikata against trying to replicate their food again, then he takes his leave.]

Well, now we're still hungry, huh? Let's go out to eat instead.