[ He has no intention of going anywhere, instead easing himself back so that he's a bit more comfortable and drawing his arms up behind his head. Heisuke can take a breather for now -they've got a lot of work ahead of them, after all. Besides, he did just run the poor guy ragged, so it's only fair to let him catch his breath. ]

I considered it... [ Though the fact that he's here now instead of off somewhere else while Heisuke sweeps the leaves says what happened with that consideration. ] ...but trying to shake you off seemed like more work than sweeping leaves so I figured I'd stick around.

[ The mumbling, though, has his attention and he props himself up on his elbows to eye him warily. ]

Oi! Don't you go falling asleep on me or I'm burying you in leaves and leaving you for Hijikata-san to find!