Hayate cast the man a quick look, and decided the irritation was not directed at him. So he smiled again, despite the rant being delivered.

Hayate nearly snorted at the suggestion that he could lift more weight, but kept smiling instead. It would take him a while to do any better....if he even could. He had a higher center of balance than most other ninja. It gave him the agility to pull off the speeds for his kenjutsu, but hindered him when it came to managing burdens or extra weight. He said none of his thoughts, however, and merely inclined his head in acknowledgment.

"Healing takes time," he offered, a little raspily. He cleared his throat again, and put one hand in a back pocket, searching for a piece of candy.

He hesitated as his fingers encountered the honey-candies, but it was impolite not to offer. So he pulled two out, and offered one to the other man.