[This whole situation is a spectacular mess and could hardly have gotten more convoluted. Hijikata wishes Riou would just have let him abort this mission. It's not like he demanded that Riou do the same! But again, what Riou said is not wrong. So Hijikata leads the way back into the depths of the cave, until his men manifest around them again as if they had been waiting here the whole time. He takes a deep breath before speaking in a loud, commanding tone.]
Attention, everybody! I want to introduce Riou Mason Busujima who is here as a representative of MTC. I requested his group's expertise to help review our current focus areas and organisational structure, among a few other items. In return we will assist them with an operation that suits our experience and skill sets.
[Chances are the men assume that MTC stands for 'Managing Tangible Change' or whatever an organisation would call itself to shill profitable workplace improvements or suchlike, but 'Mad Trigger Crew' just sounds a little too... unofficial for even these guys to take in stride in the situation they are in. Riou may see many tired faces around him brighten up ever so slightly. What brings the men relief is that their stubborn commander actually asked for support in attempting to figure out how to alleviate the Shinsengumi's pain points.]
We'll hold an assembly later on to share further details. For now please welcome our new associate!
[Despite Hijikata's poor leadership the men neither complain nor challenge him. Most of them have known him for years, some for a whole decade, and the Shinsengumi is truly more of a band of brothers than a "proper" police force. Sure, there are skeptical and uncertain faces in the crowd, but every last man gives Riou a silent welcoming salute. It is in that position that they begin to disappear, like fog that disperses. So that was all it took... Hijikata really isn't happy with himself right now, head lowered enough to not immediately see the small light that appears from the point where the shades of his men seem to be drawn. It's joined by a second one that appears behind stalagmites from the direction in which he found Riou earlier, and both lights hover in mid-air, as if waiting for them to approach.]
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Attention, everybody! I want to introduce Riou Mason Busujima who is here as a representative of MTC. I requested his group's expertise to help review our current focus areas and organisational structure, among a few other items. In return we will assist them with an operation that suits our experience and skill sets.
[Chances are the men assume that MTC stands for 'Managing Tangible Change' or whatever an organisation would call itself to shill profitable workplace improvements or suchlike, but 'Mad Trigger Crew' just sounds a little too... unofficial for even these guys to take in stride in the situation they are in. Riou may see many tired faces around him brighten up ever so slightly. What brings the men relief is that their stubborn commander actually asked for support in attempting to figure out how to alleviate the Shinsengumi's pain points.]
We'll hold an assembly later on to share further details. For now please welcome our new associate!
[Despite Hijikata's poor leadership the men neither complain nor challenge him. Most of them have known him for years, some for a whole decade, and the Shinsengumi is truly more of a band of brothers than a "proper" police force. Sure, there are skeptical and uncertain faces in the crowd, but every last man gives Riou a silent welcoming salute. It is in that position that they begin to disappear, like fog that disperses. So that was all it took... Hijikata really isn't happy with himself right now, head lowered enough to not immediately see the small light that appears from the point where the shades of his men seem to be drawn. It's joined by a second one that appears behind stalagmites from the direction in which he found Riou earlier, and both lights hover in mid-air, as if waiting for them to approach.]