[ Sasuke hops back onto his crate and sits down, trying to make it seem more casual. ]

Why not? You can work through your thoughts and feelings and practice. It's already been a few days, so why wait any longer to start?

[ Then more seriously. ]

Besides... if by chance Crow Pupil does want to cut ties with you, you still need to apologize. That doesn't change.

[ Sasuke will not let Zenitsu run away from that. He will stand watch at a door if he needs to. ]