[Those words are more than he has any right to hear, but he won't reject them, either. It's part of his selfish nature, to take and take in such an ugly way.
It's another anchor, though. One he needs. Maybe it's one Jae-ha needs, too - at least until they can both find the things they need to carry on properly without a commander's guidance.]
...Thank you.
[Said so silently that Jae-ha might not even hear it, and he says nothing beyond that. He'll likely stay relatively silent up until Jae-ha decides it's time to leave, and will continue his vigil by Hijikata's side until his body disappears hours later.]
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It's another anchor, though. One he needs. Maybe it's one Jae-ha needs, too - at least until they can both find the things they need to carry on properly without a commander's guidance.]
...Thank you.
[Said so silently that Jae-ha might not even hear it, and he says nothing beyond that. He'll likely stay relatively silent up until Jae-ha decides it's time to leave, and will continue his vigil by Hijikata's side until his body disappears hours later.]