exit, stage e a s t

[ hijikata's expression is flat and unimpressed as the feed flicks on, but then again it usually is. he's well aware there more pressing issues at hand but he feels like he's earned the right not to deal with the big problems anymore. it's practically policy for him by now.

no, he chooses instead to fixate on the little problems. mmm. middle sized problem, winnifred being approximately average human size.

he stands there cross-armed, her blonde head visible out of focus just over his shoulder. ]

Hey. Listen up. I need to know which one of you left this thing unattended and when you can come by to collect her—

[ there's a blurry wave and a cheerfully chirped 'hello!!' as he references his... guest. ]

Come get her before I put her out with the recycling.

[ that order of business handled... ]

Izumi, where are you?