Hijikata give an amused chuckle at her words, having paused in taking another sip of his tea to listen.

"I guess that's why we do things, though, right? Because they're not something everyone else can or will do. Gives some flavor to an otherwise boring and lonely life." His words, although, somewhat melancholy are said casually and matter affect, taking little emotion from them and equally giving out the same or less in turn to her as a listener.

There is a pause while he tends his tea a little more, before finally adding something else. "Your father used to fret you might be more suited to be a lawyer than a doctor at times, but you have become less forward than when you were younger."

It's not meant to be an insult, since Japanese women these days were particularly sought after for their docile and nurturing grace and dedication. Hijikata had never told Kodou outright for fear the old man might have heart failure at the thought, but he had found her spunky little personality rather colorful and far more worthwhile than the traditional timid japanese girl.

Even if she was only six.

He had often wondered if Kodou would get her to become the model woman so many sought after in their country or if he would encourage her more assertive qualities.

Then again, maybe it was just a child thing, as she seems quite shy now more than repressed artificially.