"Normally," Ino said, tilting her head slightly, and fidgeting with a pen. "But ain't he been kind of in a rut the last few months? Maybe he just wanted a think without anyone at all around for a bit."

She spun the pen around in her hand and then set it down.

"Tea?" Ino offered, though it caused a twinge in her to do so. She'd have to put off her walk for a bit longer. "You like to pick thoughts apart. Maybe he just didn't want to do that today."