Eventually the Shinsengumi headquarters stopped seeming so intimidating to you, because you could do Hijikata's tasks and feel useful. It's much better than being locked up and waiting for one of the captains to remember your existence. You were in the warehouse looking for the food that Gen-san asked you to bring to the kitchen, when a soft voice behind you made you jump in surprise:

What are you doing here alone? How suspicious.

Okita leaned against the wall and looked at you. In fact, he didn't look like he was seriously threatening you, maybe he was just joking, since he has nothing to do right now — or else you preferred to comfort yourself like that.