Lee blinked, wondering if he was that easy to forget. But she recovered quickly and he smiled, despite his sticky situation.

"That is good to hear, on both counts." He could be happy for her, but her own questions caused his smile to wane. Lee did not have much of a reason to smile for himself lately.

"I am recovering from an injury, so I went on vacation. Which is why I am here," he explained, continuing to wipe his front with the wet towel. "Neji... Last time we talked, he was well enough."