[The lighter topic is appreciated, though it still makes her heart clench a little uncomfortably - because thinking of the seasickness makes her think of Yamazaki, who would normally have been the one to look after them... but he hadn't made it. They're losing so many good men, and it makes her feel that much more grateful that she was able to help keep Shinpachi alive.
...that feels selfish, though, because she's still not really sure if he wants to live like this, or if he's merely continuing to go on out of obligation. That's a question she's terrified of finding out the answer to, and she doesn't want to think of it - not when things are difficult enough already - so she takes solace in speaking with him like normal whenever she can.
The request for help makes her brighten considerably, and a more genuine smile touches her lips. At least he doesn't seem to want to push her away. She appreciates that he's willing to let her spend time with him despite how tired he must be.]
Of course! [She turns in the direction of his bag and heads over to pick it up, then carefully arranges it so none of his things will get damaged as she walks. Soon enough, she returns to his side, and once they both have a grip on their things it's an easy enough matter for them to head down the gangplank to the docks and then into the city streets.]
Ah... it's been so long since I was last here. Oh, watch your step! [She nearly stumbles on a loose stone, and turns to be sure that Shinpachi, carrying those boxes, doesn't stumble himself.] ...I think Hijikata-san said we'll be staying at the Kama Inn... I can't say I've ever been there before. Have you, Nagakura-san?
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[The lighter topic is appreciated, though it still makes her heart clench a little uncomfortably - because thinking of the seasickness makes her think of Yamazaki, who would normally have been the one to look after them... but he hadn't made it. They're losing so many good men, and it makes her feel that much more grateful that she was able to help keep Shinpachi alive.
...that feels selfish, though, because she's still not really sure if he wants to live like this, or if he's merely continuing to go on out of obligation. That's a question she's terrified of finding out the answer to, and she doesn't want to think of it - not when things are difficult enough already - so she takes solace in speaking with him like normal whenever she can.
The request for help makes her brighten considerably, and a more genuine smile touches her lips. At least he doesn't seem to want to push her away. She appreciates that he's willing to let her spend time with him despite how tired he must be.]
Of course! [She turns in the direction of his bag and heads over to pick it up, then carefully arranges it so none of his things will get damaged as she walks. Soon enough, she returns to his side, and once they both have a grip on their things it's an easy enough matter for them to head down the gangplank to the docks and then into the city streets.]
Ah... it's been so long since I was last here. Oh, watch your step! [She nearly stumbles on a loose stone, and turns to be sure that Shinpachi, carrying those boxes, doesn't stumble himself.] ...I think Hijikata-san said we'll be staying at the Kama Inn... I can't say I've ever been there before. Have you, Nagakura-san?