[ At the question, Noah looks at Hijikata like he's crazy or just did something stupid. ]

Because we're from different worlds??? And I don't want to get attached to anyone I will obviously be seperated from???? Just sounds like a bitch of a memory to live with. Hopefully when we go back, they take my memories away of this place away. All of them.

[ He's not sure how loaded or offensive a statement that really is, or if he even realizes it is, but it seems to be his honest feelings on the matter. ]