[ Riou says it in almost and act of stubbornness. He is obedient to a fault with some people, people he is loyal to, unless he has already decided his mission. He has a lot of questions and hijikata has come to frustrate him in ways beyond self defense. Riou's not the type to leave something alone. ]
My presence would not have been a comfort in that cave if you did not already know I was capable of offering the support you asked, and you do not look at me as an enemy despite multiple acts of offense-based defense. You can be honest with me now and save yourself the hassle or you can wait for me to discover the truth on my own.
[ Then maybe he'll think about the apology... And maybe Riou will be the one to apologize next time, but right now, he doesn't think so. ]
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[ Riou says it in almost and act of stubbornness. He is obedient to a fault with some people, people he is loyal to, unless he has already decided his mission. He has a lot of questions and hijikata has come to frustrate him in ways beyond self defense. Riou's not the type to leave something alone. ]
My presence would not have been a comfort in that cave if you did not already know I was capable of offering the support you asked, and you do not look at me as an enemy despite multiple acts of offense-based defense. You can be honest with me now and save yourself the hassle or you can wait for me to discover the truth on my own.
[ Then maybe he'll think about the apology... And maybe Riou will be the one to apologize next time, but right now, he doesn't think so. ]