He let the matter rest for a couple days, almost to the point of having apparently forgotten or thought nothing of the incident itself. And Neji was distracted by the knowledge that Temari had followed them back to Konoha- with her brothers in tow.

Neji met up with Yamato for their scheduled practice with a mind to avoid Gaara in particular, and pushed through the exercises with determination until they were both worn down enough for a break. Their usual easy, comfortable silence in place, and one he broke as delicately as possible.

"I won't ask for details, Yamato-senpai, but is there anything I should know?"