[From a distance he goooes. The man really doesn't seem to want to bother Aikawa too much, instead approaching the boat and the figure within with much more rapt attention.

Where Aikawa's at, keeping the distance he is, he'll be able to overhear some snatches of conversation and other sounds! The figure in the boat turns and looks upon hearing someone approaching. It's difficult to make out exact features, but from stature and voice, it appears to be a young man.]

Captain—? Wait - who are you?!

[To which the reedy-voiced man replies with:] Oh, no... Oh, no... That armband... Could it be...? Are you from Aizu...?

[He's swaying back and forward where he stands while he talks, but doesn't raise the cleaver. Despite his words, his tone doesn't sound very concerned or upset, either; it's the same even keel as it has been this whole time.

The person in the boat is definitely not taking an "out-weird your opponent" route, though! He stands up and places a hand on the hilt of his sword, the boat rocking from the motion.]

That uniform... Are you from the New Government forces?!

[Wowie, it appears like there's about to be some kind of showdown over here.]