"It is a brief return." He was gone more often than he was home, his missions taking him months at a time, and even when in Konoha, he tended to frequent Shisui's house more. His job made it quite easy to not have to announce his return to anyone but the acting Hokage.

He could only stay home and in the compound for so long before the questions and pressure about raising a family came up again, his plans still non-existent.

Itachi was here for the tea, Father being an unexpected variable, but he would still be the respectful son he was raised to be, and offer his help if needed.