Kakashi folded his arms at that, giving Obito a look that wouldn't be swayed no matter how lacking in cheer he was.

"Because I care about you, and I want to know how you've been."

It was the truth. He'd only heard how he'd been, he didn't know for sure-- and besides, he was here to make amends, wasn't he? The first thing he needed to do was reassure Obito that he cared.