[He closes his eyes, trying to focus on detaching the energy from his body. Reiner may see some ripples of what looks like a glowing green sheen run across him, but... that's all that happens. Hijikata, it turns out, isn't skilled or experienced enough to pull of such an advanced use of his Aura. He tries hard a few more times, but to no avail.]
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Sorry. It isn't working out.
[By now both of them are pathetically wet, and the soil at the bottom of their pit is already soggy. If they don't make a decision soon, they'll get to enjoy the water rising to their ankles or even knees, depending on how long the storm rages. Currently it feels like there's no end in sight; thunder and lightning are so loud and fast that the athmosphere is infernal. He lets out a faint sigh. There's no way around it, huh.]
2/2
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Sorry. It isn't working out.
[By now both of them are pathetically wet, and the soil at the bottom of their pit is already soggy. If they don't make a decision soon, they'll get to enjoy the water rising to their ankles or even knees, depending on how long the storm rages. Currently it feels like there's no end in sight; thunder and lightning are so loud and fast that the athmosphere is infernal. He lets out a faint sigh. There's no way around it, huh.]
We're going to have to go with Option One.