It's hard to miss the pride in Okita's voice and he can't help but feel a small pang of jealousy. How would Sakamoto speak of him? It also makes things seem so strange.

Mutsu understands that this isn't the same Okita Souji that held Kashuu in his past but the way this one spoke so fondly of his sword-- was so passionate about swordsmanship in general. But Kashuu had rarely said a word about Okita back home. And then to be flattered by Okita of all people... What a strange man.

He clears his throat awkwardly at the comment, shifting a little. "Ah... well! Let's get some practice swords somewhere, okay!? There's no way I'm trusting ya with a real one 'til ya know how to hold back." As Okita probably knows by now, damage to spirit's vessel is serious and Mutsu doesn't want to trouble Haru.