[His pace is measured when he speaks, not too rushed and not too lazy. He keeps staring down the boy who spoke, focusing his overbearing presence in on him a bit more intensely.]
Cut the bullshit and talk, already. If you don't, I'm sure I can find someone you'd be more inclined to listen to...
[A parent, a mentor, the authorities... Hijikata's always flying a bit blind when he uses his powers, since he can't actually read minds, but he figures the desire to please someone like that (or at least stay out of trouble with them) is in there somewhere for most people, and tries to help that feeling get a hold on the young man's heart.]
/sneaks in late
[His pace is measured when he speaks, not too rushed and not too lazy. He keeps staring down the boy who spoke, focusing his overbearing presence in on him a bit more intensely.]
Cut the bullshit and talk, already. If you don't, I'm sure I can find someone you'd be more inclined to listen to...
[A parent, a mentor, the authorities... Hijikata's always flying a bit blind when he uses his powers, since he can't actually read minds, but he figures the desire to please someone like that (or at least stay out of trouble with them) is in there somewhere for most people, and tries to help that feeling get a hold on the young man's heart.]