Haruka marched in perfect time with the Shinsengumi, her posture erect, her hands folded in the sleeves of her robes. Even as the police and merchants bowed to the group, she kept her gaze fixed straight ahead. It was not for pride or a sense of condescension, but merely the Samurai tradition. She respected and cared for these people, and so she would be the Samurai they deserved protecting them. That meant she would not meet their gaze as she marched. The group came to a halt and she stood beside the Captain as he asked for volunteers to keep watch for any escaping targets. 

Her stern expression faltered when Ryuga volunteered. What little she had seen of his swordsmanship was less than impressive, and though she didn't doubt his loyalty, his discipline was certainly lacking. However, his willingness to take initiative was admirable, so she felt it would do no harm to give him a chance to prove himself. She looked at Ryuga and gave him a nod. [color=bc8dbf]"Captain, I think we should let him take watch,[/color] she said to Fujimaru. [color=bc8dbf]"I will remain with him and supervise. This way, we can have experienced eyes both inside and outside the building."[/color] With that she began to walk towards Ryuga, but then stopped dead in her tracks when the next member spoke. 

Haruka did not think highly of Toki, but kept most of her complaints about the man to herself more to protect the dignity of the Shinsengumi than out of any form of courtesy for the man. She struggled to maintain her stoic expression when he volunteered, but ultimately pursed her lips uncomfortably. She gave Fujimaru an uneasy look, but again, held her tongue. She would not speak ill of comrade out in the open like this, but it would be easy to see that she didn't like the idea of a ruffian like him being in charge of anything. [color=bc8dbf]"If you do carry out this task, Yamato-san,"[/color] she began in a stern, but politely formal voice, [color=bc8dbf]"Then you must not forget the colors you are wearing. The people will see the same colors when they look at any of us."[/color] Hopefully her words were clear enough for a ruffian like him to understand.