( He freezes for a moment, staying completely still as he looks at her. He doesn't doubt that she has seen something, because this isn't the first time on his path to amnesia that the fox has brushed against somebody, but that sort of choice seems... jarring. He shakes his head after it passes, giving a huff as he does. )

I don't have a father, but there's no reason you have to go crying over something like that. I don't need one when I was a part of the Shinsengumi anyway.

( His tone is prickly, but there's a bit of guilt buried underneath. Thanks @Dad for making another girl cry from beyond the grave, because that was needed. )

Now come on, it's going to look bad if somebody walks by and thinks I did something to make you cry.

( Habitually, he reaches forward, trying to press a thumb to her cheek so that he can wipe away the tears. No more of that! )