[At full strength, Rosen is often likened to a force of nature. He’s powerful, fast, and utterly relentless. Despite his seemingly playful and theatrical nature, Rosen is indeed a threat in every sense of the word. However, if there’s one thing that he isn’t and that is cruel. The second he realizes that Hijikata will be unable to bear the brunt of his spear, he purposely stops himself from skewering the man. Those fiery red embers lick against the collar of Hijikata’s uniform, lightly singeing the fabric but not causing any further harm.]
My, my…
[A sigh of relief escapes Rosen as he peeks at Hijikata from behind his spear.]
That’s quite unfortunate, lad! I didn’t mean to break your sword…
[Rosen gives his opponent an apologetic but tired smile as the exertion of it all washes over him. He lowers his spear and firmly stabs the fiery blade into the concrete. He’s panting a little, clearly exhausted. If he didn’t stop himself just now, Hijikata would’ve died right then and there. This oddly enough humbles him. It wasn’t his intention to put the mortal in danger and yet he did. While Hijikata indeed fought honorably, Rosen can’t help but feel like some overzealous fool.]
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My, my…
[A sigh of relief escapes Rosen as he peeks at Hijikata from behind his spear.]
That’s quite unfortunate, lad! I didn’t mean to break your sword…
[Rosen gives his opponent an apologetic but tired smile as the exertion of it all washes over him. He lowers his spear and firmly stabs the fiery blade into the concrete. He’s panting a little, clearly exhausted. If he didn’t stop himself just now, Hijikata would’ve died right then and there. This oddly enough humbles him. It wasn’t his intention to put the mortal in danger and yet he did. While Hijikata indeed fought honorably, Rosen can’t help but feel like some overzealous fool.]