[...he's not sure to what extent Ivan means, but he and Hijikata have been passing medicine off to each other since they arrived, and Hijikata was the one to make Saitou drink before. That counts as helping, surely, even if they're both too proud to say anything about it or ask anything of each other.]
[ Ivan's not entirely sure to what extent he means either, but it boils down to having someone there with you, supporting you, even if you'd wish for them to keep their distance for their own good. ]
Then... I guess I don't need to worry about both of you.
We have some experience in dealing with this. We will both be fine.
[It isn't, technically, a lie, even if it's likely that most people will read that experience as being something more significant than "only the two months since Saitou arrived in Zelien."
[ It's a good enough statement for Ivan. He supposes that the Shinsengumi would have the strength and knowledge to handle this. It does seem to originate from their world, after all.
He nearly wants to ask if there is anything more he can do, but Ivan knows he'll probably get the same response. ]
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[...he's not sure to what extent Ivan means, but he and Hijikata have been passing medicine off to each other since they arrived, and Hijikata was the one to make Saitou drink before. That counts as helping, surely, even if they're both too proud to say anything about it or ask anything of each other.]
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Then... I guess I don't need to worry about both of you.
[ Though, he still might as it's his nature. ]
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[It isn't, technically, a lie, even if it's likely that most people will read that experience as being something more significant than "only the two months since Saitou arrived in Zelien."
It's not a technical lie!]
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He nearly wants to ask if there is anything more he can do, but Ivan knows he'll probably get the same response. ]
If you can, try to take it easy this week.
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[Sorry, Ivan, that's the best you're likely to get.]
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