He was in someone else's home.
Inwardly, he cursed himself for already becoming complacent again after just promising himself to get back his killer instinct.
His caution rose significantly while this unknown person entered. He even tensed his weak body, despite the pain shooting through his chest.
But he quickly relaxed when he recognized the person's smell.
"Hello, Naeku," he greeted her softly, with a smile, before she even fully entered the room. "Please be mindful, some of us are sleeping."