[Hijikata returns the handshake, finally relaxing.]
That's the right attitude. I mean, you damn near took me down already.
[He holds his side, then takes away the hand to show his bloody fingers (though with an unwavering smile to not alarm Mickey now). It's not a deep wound, but if Mickey were stronger and more experienced it easily could have been.]
I doubt I'll make it out as the overall winner now.
[That was already doubtful, given the competition, but he wants to ensure that Mickey knows he made an impact on the outcome of the "battle". If Hijikata were an enemy he'd be able to cause a lot less damage from here on out.]
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That's the right attitude. I mean, you damn near took me down already.
[He holds his side, then takes away the hand to show his bloody fingers (though with an unwavering smile to not alarm Mickey now). It's not a deep wound, but if Mickey were stronger and more experienced it easily could have been.]
I doubt I'll make it out as the overall winner now.
[That was already doubtful, given the competition, but he wants to ensure that Mickey knows he made an impact on the outcome of the "battle". If Hijikata were an enemy he'd be able to cause a lot less damage from here on out.]