[Okuni notes these differences, curious because either his hair grew out while she was gone -- or it grew while he was gone, and since she herself didn't feel any different when returned -- maybe that meant he'd been somewhere during his absence? She tosses her head a little, a physical embodiment of "OF COURSE"]

Was there ever any doubt? [there was probably a lot of doubt SHE WAS MISSING but anyway, ENOUGH WITH THESE FUZZY NAKAMA FEELINGS FRIEND] All sorts of things have happened, but I'm more than capable of taking care of myself.

[She gives him a Look, as if to say AS FOR YOU, then somewhat pointedly]

And as much as I'd like to say the same of you... Where exactly have you been?

[WHY THE SHADOWS, WHY THE LONG HAIR]