[Uncomfortable though it may be to avoid deferring entirely to her, Senjuro respects her wishes and straightens up a little. At least enough to look over Tink, who is happily resting in Shinobu's hand and enjoying tiny sips of the potion.]

Yes, ma'am. She's... She tends to wander off, but she gets very tired quickly, you see, so I try to keep an eye on her... I just got a bit turned around down there. Thank you for looking after her. I'm very sorry to trouble you.