A smile appeared in spite of still not getting the answer she was after. But it was a start. Still, she gave his honorific to her an airy wave.

"The pleasure is mine, but please, call me Kushina. Or Uzumaki-san, if you prefer. I get enough of Uzumaki-dono or -sama in Uzushio. I don't need it here, in my home. Not anymore, anyway. Speaking of, I hope you're enjoying your time here in Konoha, Abel-san."