[A smirk settles on Rosen’s lips as he orders a full bottle of cognac along with two glasses. Money is tight but today’s basically Hijikata’s birthday or rather his re-birthday It amazes him that the man sitting behind him has been resurrected from the dead. This is a common feat among other arkanas like him but for the average individual—not so much.

That’s why Rosen can’t help but stare at Hijikata with a hint of wonder while mentally wondering why such a feat is possible in the first place. Ignoring the balance between life and death is a dangerous thing, one that often comes with numerous setbacks.]

It’s been rather…interesting as of late.

[He admits with a faint chuckle as he reaches for his glass. The bartender gave them two glasses filled with ice to go along with their cognac. Rosen pours the first drink for Hijikata before pouring a glass for himself.]

Let’s just say I realize I’m not the biggest fish in the pond. There’s a number of skilled and powerful combatants here, some of which are deadlier than the next. As for questing, well—

[Rosen pauses as he takes a sip of his glass. The cognac is smooth going down but he better not drink too much, especially since the last time he did–he went home with a spoony bard.]

It’s been rather hit or miss, honestly.