"...not often. And not lately." She lowered her eyes and took back the kunai, rubbing her fingers over the fabric twined tightly around the hilt. "Never when Uchiha-sensei is around." Unless Shisui himself was doing the sneaking, but that was practical experience from a Genin Instructor—much like Itachi's helpful advice. The thought brought to mind the words that had initially startled her, an she finally processed their meaning.

"I've been working on maintaining a moderate level of callouses," she told him belatedly, holding up one hand and splaying it open to him, palm first. Her hands were small and dextrous, so excessively tough patches of skin would be more of a hindrance than a help. She had worked hard to find a happy medium, diligently hardening and softening the skin through training and treatment.

...she hoped Shisui would be home soon.