[Hijikata has gotten to used to all kinds of establishments, from Edo's izakayas over Lunatia's neon bars to Camelot's cosy creaky pubs, but he still prefers the more homely establishments over the sleek postmodern kind. Rosen's choice is posh but not cold in atmosphere, so he's happy - he wants to get to know his taste in things anyway; he's an interesting guy.]

Yeah, let's go with the cognac.

[Now that he's here at the bar he feels downright parched for some alcohol. He takes off his jacket as they get situated, clearly intending to get comfortable for a long evening.]

How's it been going for you over the last days? Did you get to battle any more people, or are they all out questing?

[Hopefully someone else dies soon so he isn't the only one-- wait, this is a very law-and-orderly thing to wish for.]