His brow furrows at the sensation of someone shaking his shoulder. He slides his eye mask down to hang around his neck and lets out a long yawn while stretching. His bones let out a loud crack.

Oh, did the Vice-Commander send you to find me?

The corners of his mouth curl up slightly. He seems to feel good just imagining Hijikata Toshiro wandering around searching for him.

I hope that guy is grinding his teeth while he looks.

Sow, why don't you try oinking and begging for once?

Heh—again, after what happened last time? Either you have a bad memory, or you just enjoy being handled. Well, either way, I'll give you plenty of attention this time too.