He wouldn't he a Hyuuga if he hadn't heard the rumors circulating, to be honest. A girlfriend..... He supposed he wouldn't have been surprised to hear Neji attempting to keep it quiet, if that had actually been true. Still, he also wouldn't be surprised to hear Neji combating those rumors, too, if that had actually been the case--that he apparently hadn't breathed a word in protest lately pointed to it being a convenient excuse, a tell in and of itself that the whole rumor rang false. Still, whenever he did get around to finding love.....

Well, then they could have that talk, and Hizashi would be there for him, whatever happened, whoever he chose.

Until then, though? Let those false rumors rest as peacefully as they could, when they were still circulating through the village full-force. Neji could use the cover for his training. Hizashi nodded his agreement as Neji rose; he would welcome further company, of course, but..... well, it really wasn't an ideal place for an in-depth chat, was it? He could bring over his weapons to show Neji, and possibly some ingredients to cook with, and they could make a night in out of catching up with each other over ANBU matters. "It doesn't need to be much--as long as it serves you well, it's enough. I'll send a message before I come, unless you'd rather set a time now?"