[What the hell, why didn't he know this! He really doesn't know jackshit about Riou other than that he has a nice ass!! Once Riou reaches for the sword Hijikata firmly grabs his wrist and uses the other hand to untie the cord that binds the sheath to his belt before handing the whole sword over (if Riou doesn't throw him over his shoulder or something upon being touched). He'll respond to the question regardless (he's used to being rough-handled).]
The gift is to make up for the shitshow at that goddamn cave. I know I was a pain in the ass to deal with for you and acted like a moron.
[Honestly, Riou's concerns haven't been on Hijikata's radar at the slightest. He's only been thinking about his own vulnerability here! As far as lacking social skills go they're two peas in a pod. Prismatica sure made things easier for people like them... well, no such luck here on Avalon. Hijikata doesn't immediately acknowledge Riou's last remark, but he tries to come up with an explanation in his head in case he presses him about it.]
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[What the hell, why didn't he know this! He really doesn't know jackshit about Riou other than that he has a nice ass!! Once Riou reaches for the sword Hijikata firmly grabs his wrist and uses the other hand to untie the cord that binds the sheath to his belt before handing the whole sword over (if Riou doesn't throw him over his shoulder or something upon being touched). He'll respond to the question regardless (he's used to being rough-handled).]
The gift is to make up for the shitshow at that goddamn cave. I know I was a pain in the ass to deal with for you and acted like a moron.
[Honestly, Riou's concerns haven't been on Hijikata's radar at the slightest. He's only been thinking about his own vulnerability here! As far as lacking social skills go they're two peas in a pod. Prismatica sure made things easier for people like them... well, no such luck here on Avalon. Hijikata doesn't immediately acknowledge Riou's last remark, but he tries to come up with an explanation in his head in case he presses him about it.]