[ He knew it! Which actually means he didn't because he sure looks genuinely surprised! His expression twists. He's caught between wanting to grimace and wanting to check out of this conversation altogether, but settles for a humorless laugh instead. ]

Seriously? What a joke. [ There are way too many worlds out there, apparently. The more he's reminded of that fact, the less he's sure he likes it. ]

I haven't seen the people you're looking for. Hijikata-san's around, but he's probably the wrong one.

[ he doesn't mention Kondou. He doesn't want to. There doesn't seem to be much of a point, anyway. ]