[He doesn't know the way, but he's used to taking the lead regardless! Then again the same may just apply to Historia. While this assignment is the first time they met, Hijikata recognised her name from Jean's listing of people from his world who arrived on Ellipsa. Ever since she introduced herself it's been a struggle for him to imagine her in regal attire, and everything about her world seems like a topic better avoided, but at her remark he can't help but ask before they move on.]

You have something like this on your homeworld?

...

You're from the world with the titans, right? Jean mentioned your name to me; he's my friend.

[Their reflections in the ice move along with them... though they aren't necessarily in perfect sync. Some may not even look quite the same as they do right now. Are both of them so mission-focused that they're going to simply overlook that? Honestly, Hijikata probably is.]