[Multiple fights in a row against supernaturally strong opponents would tire anyone out - and Rosen is still really giving Hijikata a very good run for his money. Still, he feels satisfied when Rosen draws back and even swaps his spear hand. This will put him at a disadvantage! (But who's to say how fast that injury may heal on such an adversary?)]
You know, I'm used to just cutting through my enemies like through paper! You're making it hard for me!
[The little success is making him more talkative, clearly, and the light-hearted complaint carries his enjoyment across. In some part of his mind he's fairly sure by now that Rosen could long have impaled him if he really wanted to, but he'll bury that awareness for the sake of his own pride.
When the butterflies appear he observes them only for a short moment before attempting to turn then green and harmless... and if that works out he'll just stay where he is and raise his sword in a challenging gesture. If it doesn't work, though... well, he'll have to think of something else then.]
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You know, I'm used to just cutting through my enemies like through paper! You're making it hard for me!
[The little success is making him more talkative, clearly, and the light-hearted complaint carries his enjoyment across. In some part of his mind he's fairly sure by now that Rosen could long have impaled him if he really wanted to, but he'll bury that awareness for the sake of his own pride.
When the butterflies appear he observes them only for a short moment before attempting to turn then green and harmless... and if that works out he'll just stay where he is and raise his sword in a challenging gesture. If it doesn't work, though... well, he'll have to think of something else then.]