Taking unmarked pills from an effective stranger was probably one of the first things not to do in a strange land, even if the stranger had saved him and was evidently recognized by what were undoubtedly hunter-nin. Hunter-nin who moved with a fluidity Sasuke found himself envying, even after years of training for agility; even when he was fully aware of their presence, it was difficult to detect the sounds of their movement.

The sounds of their work were another story. He watched a moment longer, distracted, before tearing his attention back to Nanako, glancing down at the pills he'd accepted into his hand.

It was probably rude, but --

"My apologies for any offense," he said, trying to imitate his mother's most polite tones as much as he could. "Before I take these, do you have credentials to show me?

"I can, of course, show you mine in return if you would like."