[ it's funny because ryouma has never been on the receiving end of his own attitude and mutsu has the same quality that makes it difficult to stay angry with him. ]

It's not a suit, it's a uniform. Like the navy?

[ too bad it's a petty ghoul. ]

Which is a helluva joke because it's not like I've seen a ship in years. Instead, I just get sent around to clean up everyone's mess. I'm tired of it! It's a thankless job and I'm sick of chasin' something that'll never be! That what ya wanna hear?!

[ the force with which the words come out by the end surprises even him. maybe the words aren't entirely true, twisted as they are by what's happening, but his feelings are all muddled and have festered unreleased for so long. ]

Hope yer satisfied.