[Lalli's eyes narrow a bit. Hijikata is abrasive in an entirely different way from Izo, and it might take months for him to get used to that. Lalli has never been that good with change, it's going to take him time to get used to a new presence.

Speaking of which-]

Izo's mind lacks mental defenses, and he forgets to eat sometimes. So I bring him food and check on him sometimes.

...we're friends.

[It's important to him, he's so difficult about making friends.]