[Kankuro is chalking this one up to the weird things going on. Instead of arguing he follows the simple smile and nod strategy of placating the crazy people.

Something he has had experience with.]

You know me, I was just messing with you. I'm not the most writing inclined person, but perhaps puppet shows? I can do those.

[As for the questions about his personal life...]

No, no girlfriend. [Before here he was involved in a war. Romance doesn't bloom on the battlefield as easily as stories would have it.] The advice was fine, I just haven't met anyone interesting. [Smile and nod, smile and nod. Just play along.]