[ While Hijikata studies the orb, Maine turns to check the gate behind them, ensuring nothing else is sneaking up. As far as he can tell, the orb is the only unusual thing here. And it's only Hijikata's past experience that marks it as unusual compared to the rest of this … very unusual place.
He looks back to his partner in this, then at the orb. ]
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He looks back to his partner in this, then at the orb. ]
Playful energy?
[ Is that a thing? ]