[ there's a sigh of relief as they both managed to avoid the menacing tidal wave of trash and things begin to settle down. Hijikata also looks just as ruffled as Kondou- he's still trying to pick some trash out of his hair and he shakes his arms to see if there's any trash in his uniform... thankfully, no.

but anyway! everything is calmer for the most part, hopefully they don't have to deal with another trash avalanche!? Hijikata is tired of this. now, it might look rude of him but he's still staring at Kondou is disbelief even when Kondou speaks to him, blinking every so often in silence.

it's been (about?) two months without seeing Kondou, he's pretty surprised still. ]

Ah... Of course. [ he shakes his head and blinks once more. okay, snap out of it Hijikata. ] Kondou-san... Ha, I should be saying that. [ for the record, he's actually more than glad to see Kondou! he's been spending his days fretting over the state Shinsengumi ever since coming here, so... ]

More importantly, are you alright? [ he doesn't seem to be injured or anything- that's good. ] Before I explain anything I think we should make sure we get to a safer place. I don't think either of us want to be covered by more of that.