Who knows? I don't really speak to him much other than in passing.
[ So, no, he's probably heard one time or another the shenanigans going on in that room, but he's not often in the apartment long enough to really figure out what's going on. It just so happens this time it was really kind of unavoidably obvious that Zelos struck a nerve considering the damage. ]
You ever speak to anyone carrying a katana or kodachi as a weapon?
[ Now he remembers. Not that he had a habit of forgetting, but the name really just sort of went over his head as somewhat just there whenever the shinsengumi members tried to discuss people they had met or were aware of now present in the city along with them rather than just having a slew of nameless faces. Never hurt to know who was around, where a member might be if they disappear to assist someone or who might know. All those things. But, it's not like he asked Saitou anything about this guy, so not that he's connected him to three situations, it's about time he has an idea about him. ]
[ That's okay, Hijikata is well aware of your suffering, Jean. Say no more. But, the surprised silence from Hijikata's end falls away with a slightly amused tone. But, it's not towards Jean's situation so much as Saitou's. Training him, is he?
Not that I think Saitou needs any protecting, but, as a soldier, I'm sure you understand my reasons for asking about yourself now. If the bastards running this shitshow do something and I can't find him, I need to make sure I know who could know what happened to him.
[He snorts out a breath, finally picking the watch again. His voice sounds closer now.]
With all due respect sir, I don't think I'd be able to help much. I don't think I'd be able to stand against anything he might not have been able to deal with.
[He's not bad with a sword but he's not good, either.]
Relax, I have faith in Saitou to be able to survive and otherwise take care of himself.
All else speaking, he's my responsibility. I just needed a name and an idea of what the connection was.
[ a small pause. ]
I have to say I'm impressed by your respect. [ he appreciates it, but it's not that so much as it gives a good little bit of incite to what kind of person jean is. ] You would be hard-pressed to find a better swordmaster than Saitou in this place. But, I'm sure your own superior officers have told you that fighting ability isn't everything.
In the meantime, if there's anything you need, let me know. My name is Toshizou Hijikata, just in case that's required since Saitou's other—and my own—superior is here, as well.
And I meant what I said about Zelos. [ there's a small jingle of keys to get his point across but he still needs them for the moment so the window will have to suffice. ]
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[ So, no, he's probably heard one time or another the shenanigans going on in that room, but he's not often in the apartment long enough to really figure out what's going on. It just so happens this time it was really kind of unavoidably obvious that Zelos struck a nerve considering the damage. ]
You ever speak to anyone carrying a katana or kodachi as a weapon?
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You mean Saitou?
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[ Now he remembers. Not that he had a habit of forgetting, but the name really just sort of went over his head as somewhat just there whenever the shinsengumi members tried to discuss people they had met or were aware of now present in the city along with them rather than just having a slew of nameless faces. Never hurt to know who was around, where a member might be if they disappear to assist someone or who might know. All those things. But, it's not like he asked Saitou anything about this guy, so not that he's connected him to three situations, it's about time he has an idea about him. ]
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["Beating" would be more accurate, but he knows better than to say that.] Do you know him or something?
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Is that so. ]
I do, he's one of my Captains.
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Your wh-
[Jean turns back towards the watch, kicking off the rest of his straps.]
You're his superior?
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Not that I think Saitou needs any protecting, but, as a soldier, I'm sure you understand my reasons for asking about yourself now. If the bastards running this shitshow do something and I can't find him, I need to make sure I know who could know what happened to him.
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[He snorts out a breath, finally picking the watch again. His voice sounds closer now.]
With all due respect sir, I don't think I'd be able to help much. I don't think I'd be able to stand against anything he might not have been able to deal with.
[He's not bad with a sword but he's not good, either.]
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All else speaking, he's my responsibility. I just needed a name and an idea of what the connection was.
[ a small pause. ]
I have to say I'm impressed by your respect. [ he appreciates it, but it's not that so much as it gives a good little bit of incite to what kind of person jean is. ] You would be hard-pressed to find a better swordmaster than Saitou in this place. But, I'm sure your own superior officers have told you that fighting ability isn't everything.
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[Well, fighting wasn't stressed as much as the gear and endurance was.] It wouldn't be up to his standard.
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not here
MAN UP.]
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In the meantime, if there's anything you need, let me know. My name is Toshizou Hijikata, just in case that's required since Saitou's other—and my own—superior is here, as well.
And I meant what I said about Zelos. [ there's a small jingle of keys to get his point across but he still needs them for the moment so the window will have to suffice. ]
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You really want me to toss him out a window?
[WHAT AN APPEALING OFFER]