[ For his part, he keeps quiet and lets Hijikata do the talking, only speaking when directly addressed. Although he had served his sentence for taking so many lives, he doesn't feel as though he belongs amongst these other principled men and women. He would have surrendered the title if the king let him.
Soon enough they are allowed to go on their way. Lost in his own thoughts, he almost doesn't catch Hijikata's question. ]
Working with...? Oh.
[ He hesitates. He is not one for being proactive in things. Not unless he deems it worthwhile. But hasn't he been searching for purpose during his stay? Would it be such a bad thing to involve himself in events? ]
I...suppose I could do more for them. But I have not the time to patrol the streets as you do.
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Soon enough they are allowed to go on their way. Lost in his own thoughts, he almost doesn't catch Hijikata's question. ]
Working with...? Oh.
[ He hesitates. He is not one for being proactive in things. Not unless he deems it worthwhile. But hasn't he been searching for purpose during his stay? Would it be such a bad thing to involve himself in events? ]
I...suppose I could do more for them. But I have not the time to patrol the streets as you do.