By the time King returns, it's clear that a rather awkward impromptu wrestling match has been going on for quite some time. Both Hijikata and the akaname look a little bit worn out, and they've both clearly had their ups and downs -- on the one hand, Hijikata seems to have been able to somehow manage to pin the creature's tongue under its own head, but in the process, he's dissolved half of his shoe and several portions of his yukata, and he has a few developing bruises where it managed to get in a lucky, panicked elbow.
"Oh, you're back. Nice of you to -- stay down, damn it!"
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"Oh, you're back. Nice of you to -- stay down, damn it!"