"Okay, the suit looks good, you have the flowers, run the meeting by me again." Neji surveyed Lee critically. He'd managed to get his teammate into formal wear. A black suit, cream shirt, but Lee had insisted on the squirrel tie. Well, with any luck Hinata would find that cute and endearing. And there was nothing to be done about the hair or eyebrows, but at least Hinata had met Lee before, and in spandex no less, so his appearance wouldn't really be a shock.

"I will walk to the door, and knock. And when it is answered I will say 'May I please see Hinata-sama?' and when she is brought I will give her the flowers and ask 'Hinata-sama, I like you very much, would you please do me the kindness of coming out to tea with me?'" Lee looked worried. It'd taken Neji days of drilling to get any hints of passionate youth and hearts of burning devotion out of Lee's initial confession. Of course, once they got out of the Hyuuga household and off on a date, assuming it got that far, Lee would probably revert to his usual mode of speech. And, well, that was okay, Hinata would have to get used to that eventually if she decided to date Lee.

Neji reflected on what sort of pair they would make. Cute Hinata-sama and… He had grown to love Lee almost like a brother, but Neji couldn't lie to himself, Lee was homely. He had funny eyes and giant eyebrows and the worst excuse for a haircut. Looks didn't matter for a shinobi, and it wasn't in Hinata's nature to be focused on image, but in any case, if they did become an item Lee and Hinata would make one strange looking couple.

"Very good." Neji nodded and adjusted Lee's tie one more time, straightening the Chuunin's lapels and brushing off imaginary lint from his shoulders. "Are you ready?"

Lee swallowed and nodded, the corners of his mouth turning down in determination. "Yes Neji-kun." He pumped a fist in the air. "I will embark upon this voyage of youth as you have instructed me! I will not let you or Hinata-sama down! I shall be brave!"

"Right. Good." Neji patted Lee's shoulder awkwardly, then handed him the bouquet of flowers. "Just remember nothing about youth or springtime while you're in the house. And no… Passionate speeches."

"I remember Neji-kun. I shall be quiet and respectful to the dignity of the Hyuuga household." Lee's earnest look was a good sign, Neji just hoped his teammate wouldn't get carried away in the heat of the moment.

"Alright. That's all I can help you with Lee. The rest is up to you."

"Yes. Thank you Neji-kun, I will never forget your kind help! Wish me a warrior's luck! I am going to go forth and meet my destiny, hopefully with Hinata-sama!" Striking another pose, Lee nearly lost the flowers, caught them, and bowed to Neji. "Take care Neji-kun, I will tell you how things go, when we meet for training tomorrow."

"Yes. Please do." Neji watched his teammate walk off towards the Hyuuga household with mixed emotions. He was glad he had a mission to go to; it gave him a reasonable excuse to be away. But at the same time, he wondered if he shouldn't hurry, if he was quick he could be back in time to watch how Lee's date proceeded. It wouldn't exactly be spying. It would just be keeping an eye on his teammate and cousin. Yes. That was all. He'd have to rush to be back in time to catch any of the date though.

Neji ran like lightning for his mission.