He looks briefly startled at that, having not expected to hear it spoken. Not that it's unheard of, his own guardian having said his father likely came from a distant place. He recovers quickly though, a warmer smile touching his face at that.

Tsuyusa gives her a brief bow, then nods at the hospital staff before he turns to step back out, waving a hand over his shoulder. "[Stay out of trouble]," he says in parting.