[Hijikata doesn't think he ever attended a proper wedding (the arranged one between his Commander and that huge gorilla Amanto princess, which was ultimately crashed and cancelled, doesn't count, okay). While he usually shuns private parties this is much too important and happy an occasion to not show up to! As usual he considers his uniform from home formal enough. It's actually the first time he sees the bride, and she's a lovely sight, glowing with happiness along with her groom.
So King Arthur weds his knights personally... Hijikata is pretty sure that at this rate he himself will remain a bachelor until they've resolved the calamity issue, but it's still a weighty moment to see him bless Jean and Mikasa's union. Having recently learned what kind of a crapsack world they both come from this feels all the more rewarding to him, even as an observer... though he's a participant, really, standing in the circle around the lovers and singing with the others (in a really low voice, because frankly, his singing isn't all that).
If anyone sees him tearing up, no you don't.]
Ugh... something got in my eye...
B ⦿ Wedding Reception
[Being in Atys, which is within view of the Forest of the Felled where he spent the last cold season, makes Hijikata nostalgic - but moreso it's great to see at a glance through the castle windows what a lively township it has developed into. They are making a difference on this island! But today, of course, the focus are the newlyweds. He unconsciously smiles as he watches them laugh and kiss.
Naturally he helps himself to the buffet (and, yes, adds his usual mayonnaise... hopefully none of the cooks have to witness that), plays with the pets a little (he does have a soft spot for cute creatures), and eventually admires the crystallised rose on display.]
Is it really okay to touch it? I feel kind of scummy, getting a taste of other people's love second-hand.
Toshirou Hijikata
[Hijikata doesn't think he ever attended a proper wedding (the arranged one between his Commander and that huge gorilla Amanto princess, which was ultimately crashed and cancelled, doesn't count, okay). While he usually shuns private parties this is much too important and happy an occasion to not show up to! As usual he considers his uniform from home formal enough. It's actually the first time he sees the bride, and she's a lovely sight, glowing with happiness along with her groom.
So King Arthur weds his knights personally... Hijikata is pretty sure that at this rate he himself will remain a bachelor until they've resolved the calamity issue, but it's still a weighty moment to see him bless Jean and Mikasa's union. Having recently learned what kind of a crapsack world they both come from this feels all the more rewarding to him, even as an observer... though he's a participant, really, standing in the circle around the lovers and singing with the others (in a really low voice, because frankly, his singing isn't all that).
If anyone sees him tearing up, no you don't.]
Ugh... something got in my eye...
B ⦿ Wedding Reception
[Being in Atys, which is within view of the Forest of the Felled where he spent the last cold season, makes Hijikata nostalgic - but moreso it's great to see at a glance through the castle windows what a lively township it has developed into. They are making a difference on this island! But today, of course, the focus are the newlyweds. He unconsciously smiles as he watches them laugh and kiss.
Naturally he helps himself to the buffet (and, yes, adds his usual mayonnaise... hopefully none of the cooks have to witness that), plays with the pets a little (he does have a soft spot for cute creatures), and eventually admires the crystallised rose on display.]
Is it really okay to touch it? I feel kind of scummy, getting a taste of other people's love second-hand.