Neji's mouth thinned into a grim line, the set of his jaw clearly stating that he wasn't open to questions about it quite yet. He wondered how much of his distress bled through despite his attempt at regaining composure, where 'distress' was a mild substitute for 'utterly outraged'.

But he gave a short nod and the barest quirk of his lips in a show of brief gratitude for Gai's consideration and wordless support. The Hyuuga flipped back, white eyes narrowing sharply with his bloodline, hands raised and ready to fly.