[ .. well, there's not really any other way of putting it, and Shinpachi's never been one to mince words - although he at least raises his hand to ruffle his hair a little bit, since it's not that easy for him to talk about. Bad memories, man. ]

The dying sort of trouble. [ Multiple times even, yes. Can't take his eyes off his son for even a moment, apparently.. ]

It's already happened twice. And that's on top of him not remembering all the stuff at Aburano-Koji just yet.

[ That's his way of saying "on top of him not being a rasetsu here", but.. you know, Shinsengumi secrets. He can't just say that out in the open at the party here. He knows Saitou's smart enough to pick up on it though. ]