Sano:
"You beat him, Sano."
"You're awesome!"
Don't fuckin' patronize me. That shifty-eyed bastard could've pounded the shit outta me, but he just embarrassed the hell outta me instead. Didn't even touch my shoulder. And fuck but I wish Katsu hadn't seen that.
"I'm off. Yahiko, no matter what, you get Jou-chan to Kenshin."
She's his weak spot. He's gonna need someone to fight for.
"Sano, what about your injury?"
You were always real good with your hands.
I gotta get stronger. Can't have a weak spot. "It's fine."
Shishio first. Then Kenshin, for breaking his promise. Then that fucking cop.
Katsu:
"…former Hitokiri…"
"…in Kyoto. He's got a fucking fortress…"
"…revenge for the Ishin Shishi trying…"
"…if the Battousai'll be…"
"…Shishio Makoto. Scary bastard, totally covered in…"
Tamp the powder, lay the paper.
"…foreign businessman paying for his…"
Tamp the powder, round the edges.
I'd be in the way if I came with you. Even were I stronger I doubt you'd want my help. You're going to do this on your own, with him.
"…works for the police…"
Coil the cord, check the fines.
This is all I can do.
Seal the base.
And if he lets you die, I'll kill him.