#beauteousreverie

[routesbond]

❛  i want to believe there are things that will never, ever break, no matter how much pain someone takes, or how badly they're wounded.  ❜ [ for Hijkata Toshizo from Yukimura Chizuru. <3]

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" We're all meant to break and fall at some point or another. "

It's the way of the Samurai after all. The vow made to ensure their work is done until the final draw of their breath, until their heart stops beating.

" I made a promise to him. " To Kondou-San, to see his dream through until the very end - no matter the cost. ( Oh, how it already cost so much. Their lives, their memory, their vows. ) " I want to be able to protect that belief of yours. "

Heh. It's almost ridiculous how childlike his new wish feels. Yet he finds himself reaching in, ruffling her hair with his hand before he tugs away.

" It's late, you should consider getting rest. "

[hanahaken]

Hajime held out the dango to Okita, while his expression remains stoic, it was clear the treat made him think of the other caption. He didn't offer a single word, but a nod - while nibbling on his own.

  ❛ Areh? It's unusual to see you with something so sweet, Hajime-kun. I half expected this to secretly be tofu. ❜ Nevertheless, he accepts the offered treat with a quick bow of his head in gratitude and appreciation, and bites into the first of the soft ball, tugging it off the skewer between his teeth. ❛ If you think this will make me go easy on you during training later, though, you're going to be disappointed. ❜

  Though he teases — after all, Hajime would never ask him to hold back — Souji recognizes the gesture for what it is: a thoughtful token. Mouth closing over the second dango on the skewer, he slides it off and gives a pleasant hum as he chews.

  ❛ It's delicious. ❜