He didn't have the heart to tell her he was barely around in Konoha either as of late; his missions had been lengthy and on an almost back-to-back basis, which suited him fine, but didn't give him much opportunity for socializing.

"I'm sure Obito finds excuses to worry about things that don't need worrying about," he shook his head, patting his stomach as if to prove he wasn't underfed. "He could probably do without my hassle in return, though. I wouldn't be adverse to a few more weeks here - have I been that much of a hand?" he asked, returning her grin with a twitch of his mask. Two could play teasing.