It was an interesting claim, and easily believable given their features- to think they might actually be descended from sharks. He let the idle wonderment carry him over until he was prompted up a flight of stairs that looked as though it could hardly fit one of Kisame's bulk. It suited his own slender frame just fine however, and with a glance, tightened his hold on the package he held and followed the woman onto the floor. It wasn't the most graceful landing, thick sandals hitting the flooring a little harder than he would've liked, but he straightened and moved in without further prompting.

These were the clan leaders, and nerves stole over him again as Kisame allowed him to explain his presence himself. He set the ointments down and took a small step forward, hands clasped in front of him as he bowed.

"Hoshigaki-sama, I am Tsubaki-ojiisan's apprentice, Haku. I've found myself in Hoshigaki-san's debt and have come to offer my services to you as repayment for his kindness. If you'll accept, I am skilled in medicines and possess advanced knowledge of human biology."