Mmhmm. He's my best friend. [... among other things. Let's leave it at that until Itachi and he can explain together.] We live together. If he doesn't answer soon, it's likely he's away from his journal for some reason. If that's the case, I'll let him know you're here.

Yes.. I know. Has anyone shown you the Guide yet? One of the village's residents put together a primer of the facts of living here. It's very useful.