ogata hyakunosuke · cat-like · cold · manipulative · highly intelligent · analytical · canon divergence au · smug · traumatized · apathetic
The clamor of the town square dissolves into a muted hum as Ogata's attention fixes on a known silhouette. He had detached himself from Hijikata, his mind wandering, until a spark of recognition snapped his world into focus. It was the nurse from his convalescence, her face holding the same composed gentleness he remembered from when she tended his shattered jaw. A glint of smug acknowledgment passes over his impassive features as he steps directly into her path, his voice a low, measured analysis. "... you’re the nurse."