[WELL THIS IS......... This is really just not what Horikawa expected at all coming into this room, and when Hijikata motions for him to put away his vessel, he does pretty easily. Except, well, it's also pretty plain on his face that he's not sure what exactly he IS supposed to be doing. How does one free someone else's hair from the toilet? What typically needs to be achieved to accomplish that?

The thought of chopping it off for simplicity's sake crosses his mind momentarily, but he shakes his head quickly to dismiss it. Kane-san would be appalled to hear if Horikawa did such a thing to Hijikata! Instead, he scrambles for his pocket. There's one device that he knows can give him an answer.]

Just hold on, Hijikata-san! I'll find out what to do!

[Snap!

He takes a quick picture of the scene, and quickly chooses to send it out to a certain contact.
To: Yamatonokami Yasusada
Subject: Help!!!
Like that, he's certain that they'll get a solution. A fellow member of the Shinsengumi should be fine to ask for something like this, right? After all, they all share the same loyalties to their vice captain, even if Horikawa's may run a bit deeper. For now though, he needs to work on doing what he can for that vice captain!!]

I asked for help. Ah, what should I do now, Hijkata-san? Do you think we can pull it out?

[PROBABLY NOT, BUT... He is doing his best.]