"I am." He hesitated for a moment, then finally moved over and pulled down some of the finger snacks he knew Mikoto kept up in one of the cupboards. He'd gotten them down often enough for Itachi during his visits, and he made sure to not get the sweeter ones only, uncertain if the man had a proper sweet tooth even after the observation he'd managed over the years.

"I didn't mean for him to move away from his family, so I felt it important I come talk to you, as his father if nothing else."

Snacks in hand, he put them on a plate then sat them on the table before seating himself, not picking at them at all, instead waiting for Fugaku.