[Indeed it may! But as for Hijikata taking it in stride, it all comes down to the assurance that he'll be sent back to the point in time he was taken from. Otherwise he'd be stressing out too.]

Ah, it can happen to anyone. This is already the third world to call me in. I've been lucky; they've all been decent enough places.

[Given the horror stories he heard about murdergames dystopian-ass hellworlds he really appreciates the hospitality of Prismatica, Avalon, and Ellipsa!]