Neji had just started to hold up both hands to pacify the young woman when Itachi lunges, leaving the Jounin staring with no small amount of amusement, before returning his attention to the female. "Then I will say no such thing. However, I must ask your forgiveness, because I do not know you as such, and thus, will unfortunately have to treat you as a stranger until we are better acquainted. I hope you do not find that offensive."