Murderfam Mingle - shiptrap reunion because we said so

[meatery]

[One moment, you were in one place. The next moment, a black hole opened up under your feet and you fell through.

Huh. Weird.

Now you're in a dense forest, a top a huge mountain. It might take a moment to notice, but it's actually part of a chain of mountains. There's a small town at the base, but that's a long, long walk. Better to appreciate the vibrant forest, the rushing rivers and the plentiful wildlife, yes? There's monkeys in the trees, fish in the river and the occasional pterodactyl in the sky. You might even come across an old man, friendly enough and seemingly unafraid of strangers. He's the only human you'll find on this mountain, as he'll happily tell you, but it's probably worth exploring anyway.

After all, it's not just humans you're looking for.]

Comments

[hijiwanwan]

[ Hijikata lets an exaggerated sigh leave his lips when Clarine continues to BOSS him around! Damn, that's his job!!! ] Fine... Fine.

It's not that bad though... You're overreacting. [ Hijikata 'it's hard to walk sometimes but I'm fine' Hijikatason. ]

It's not that boring, sometimes you just need to relax. [ But of course, this is coming from the guy who's practically married to his paperwork, so. ] You're still young, aren't you? You should try to have some fun.

[unrulyprincess]

I certainly am not. [Sheesh!!! You were hurt, that's not overreacting!!

But when she's satisfied with her healing magic's work, she just sits back on her heels and inspects him.]

I have had too much fun, I believe--or at least, I have lived my life too frivolously before now. I intend to make something of myself now, rather than being simply a pretty decoration for the court.

That is not so terrible, is it? [She really does appreciate Hijikata's opinion, regardless of how she acts, so...]

[hijiwanwan]

Satisfied?

[ Well, he's actually relieved. ] Thanks though. I suppose I can fight twice as hard now when I go back. [ Yep. That's the plan. It's the least he can do anyway, right? ]

Hmm... It's not bad. Either way, it's honorable. It's always good to have a goal set in mind, but then if that's the case... I don't want you going back on your word. No giving up.

[unrulyprincess]

Yes, I am. You should be fine now.

[.... get back.... of course she's concerned now, after seeing the state he was in.]

Yes, yes, that is all well and good, but... what happened to you, Hijikata? Are you in danger?

[hijiwanwan]

I thought I told you? I went to Edo to plead for Kondo-san's life... Then there was a battle in Aizu, and that's where I was injured.

[ He isn't really ecstatic to admit all this... But what happened has happened so it's not like he can change history. ] I was in bed for about, what... Two months I think.

[ Shrug. ] Either way, I was on my way to fight in another war so... Actually not having to worry about my legs now makes me feel much better. So don't worry about it, alright? I can take care of myself.

[ Sort of??? He tries his best :) ]