Lee tensed, suddenly feeling precariously vulnerable in front of this imposing man. When the truth came out Lee was unsure if he should feel comforted or not. They hadn't spent much time together during the incident and he felt retroactively protective over his teammate. It seemed... indecent now.

Lee nodded and cleared his throat. "Hoshigaki Kisame-san. I am called Rock Lee."

Hearing he had a contender for a spar, the second offer he had gotten since getting into the hospital, Lee wondered if that was really all Kisame wanted. "Ah, yes, a spar would be invigorating after I am released but for now the fight will be too one-sided."

And Tenten would kill him if he even tried to indulge just yet.