[ In the Shinsengumi, there are two types of people: the wolves of Mibu, and then there’s Kondou. He’s not as good as he should be at being a fearsome leader, or even just the second part, but what he lacks he tries to make up for with enthusiasm. Whether or not it actually ever works, well, that remains to be seen. It doesn’t seem to be impressing Hijikata very much at the moment, but then, when does he ever really manage that on actual merit alone?

He nods at Hijikata’s explanation, doing his best to take it all in. Truth be told, as much as he makes it sound simple… Kondou isn’t sure that he’ll ever be able to pick it up, at least not particularly well. But there’s a first time for everything, and so he shifts into place, doing his best not to crowd Hijikata’s personal space too much.

… except that he’s right there, pressed up behind him.

Concentration is becoming more difficult. ]

R-right, I'm sure that I can pick up on this…! It would be a disgrace if I didn’t.

[ That’s not strictly true, but he’s trying to distract himself from the real problem here. ]

So… if it’s further away, should I aim it higher?