[He shrugged a little and smiled as he held his hand out to help Cliff up. He couldn't help the habit, his nagging need to take care of someone. He'd been assistant and friend to Hijikata for so long, it was just second nature.
He'd have to remember to keep that barrier up then. He couldn't let himself fall into old habits here, even if they were friends, he didn't think Cliff would understand.]
August 19, afternoon
He'd have to remember to keep that barrier up then. He couldn't let himself fall into old habits here, even if they were friends, he didn't think Cliff would understand.]
Habit. Shall we go?