"The cats are for the rodent problem, but the bulbs are for your mother." Fugaku viewed the kittens as maintenance on the old house, much like keeping the gutters clear. He should probably check the gutters and the roof before it got any colder. Maybe he could hire some gennin to do it. No, he could do it himself for a few more years yet.

"Are you coming or going?" It wouldn't do any good to pretend to Sasuke he knew more about what went on in the boy's life than he did. It was only natural Sasuke would be busy. His career as a ninja was still growing, and what teenager wanted to spend more time at home then they had to?