Neji's quiet along with the proclamation, grateful for it but at the same time, uncomfortable. But it's always been that way with Gai, toeing lines he's not sure of the meaning for, much less how to respond to them.

So he doesn't say anything about them, moving on to something he does know how to handle.

"I suppose, though it's not generally a casual activity." At least not between student and teacher. It's strange still (he doesn't even let Lain brush his hair much) but he's resolved to allow it this once. It helps that does feel nice, almost nice enough to fall asleep to. "..Don't get used to it."