[ Reiner is slightly surprised when Hijikata follows his advice and thanks Tepig. (Given his current state of mind, he promptly overanalyzes it.) Is it a sign that Hijikata is willing to listen to Reiner? Or is it just a sign that the guy likes his Pokémon? Reiner has no way of knowing.
Aside from personal observations and scattered facts, the truth is that Reiner knows next to nothing about Hijikata. The imbalance of information makes him feel uneasy, almost vulnerable. He's not, of course—not in a physical sense. Still, he doesn't know how to correct it. It's not as though he can just come out and ask about Hijikata's life.
He blinks at Hijikata's … what? Concern? Then he brushes it off as more of that 'police care about everyone' crap. ]
I'm fine.
[ He says, like a liar. Reiner is lucky he's an Autumn; otherwise, his lack of sleep would be crippling instead of merely casting a slight shadow beneath his eyes. ]
I have an umbrella and my Pokémon.
[ Because that's clearly all the safety net he needs. Clearly! ]
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Aside from personal observations and scattered facts, the truth is that Reiner knows next to nothing about Hijikata. The imbalance of information makes him feel uneasy, almost vulnerable. He's not, of course—not in a physical sense. Still, he doesn't know how to correct it. It's not as though he can just come out and ask about Hijikata's life.
He blinks at Hijikata's … what? Concern? Then he brushes it off as more of that 'police care about everyone' crap. ]
I'm fine.
[ He says, like a liar. Reiner is lucky he's an Autumn; otherwise, his lack of sleep would be crippling instead of merely casting a slight shadow beneath his eyes. ]
I have an umbrella and my Pokémon.
[ Because that's clearly all the safety net he needs. Clearly! ]