Staying close. His expression twitched a little with that -- not disapproving, actually, but much the opposite. If Naruto was finally giving Hinata the attention she deserved, he could only approve. That was what she deserved, and if it helped her to stay safer... although he couldn't be particularly sure on that point. Both of them were potential targets, as far as he was concerned.

"Well, that's all for the better," he agreed. "I am glad to hear you're keeping yourself safe, Hinata-sama." And paused there, unsure of what to say next. This was all... confusing, and he was having to accept a great deal of it with a sort of passive suspension of disbelief.