[ the sudden hostility was unexpected, taking Hijikata aback- he doesn't really show it on his face except by blinking a few times. nothing's waiting for him in the present?

with a click of his tongue, under his breath he can only mutter with: ] What the hell is that suppose to me-

[ there's a slight recoil at being grabbed out of mere surprise, but he won't struggle- instead giving Tsurumaru an icy glare like usual when he acts up. but it immediately fades at his next words. there's a pause until he lets out a bitter chuckle, only to stop it with a small sigh. ]

Do you miss your comrades too? They're not here, you know. These images are fake. There's nothing here either.

[ nothing for him in the present either, apparently... but he still has to carry out Kondou's will. he has to, that's why he can't die anywhere. ]

Just snap out of it already.