[ Now that is a very Hijikata-like answer alright. It's entirely different than what Shinpachi would have said about his own men, and the difference makes him snicker even as he cuts open one of the elves before turning to face another. ]

I don't think I have to ask them to know.

[ If they have a common dream with Sousei.. well, then they all have to be upright good guys - that much is something Shinpachi firmly believes. And if they are like that, then there's not a doubt in his mind that they really must have liked Sousei.

What a good group to protect the country after them - it makes him glad, since a lot of the enemies they fought that he knows will eventually cause the Shinsengumi's downfall were just.. well, shitty. He'd rather have those around. Even if it might not be the same world, whatever, he can dream. ]

Sort of funny how a cocky guy like you just can't take certain compliments, huh? [ Teases him about it.. he can't resist, okay. ]