As Kankuro stood in the wake of Gaara's all too formal introduction, he was momentarily distracted from crippling embarrassment by the sudden realisation that... Gaara really did, honestly and truly, have friends.
He'd heard claims, seen evidence, but somehow the reality of the situation was only just sinking in. Gaara. With friends. Social skills.

Kankuro knew he had to make an effort, and so after his introduction to Mayu the former genin with a sister in the academy, he reached out a hand for her to shake, briskly.

That was all the pleasantries he had the patience for, and quickly moved with them to sit at the small table. As he folded his arms across his chest and sat back, he gave Gaara a look -- don't bring it up -- and then cleared his throat.

"How long are you here for?"