As he looks up from freeing the cloth he answers, "You're welcome--" and cuts off as that hair and those eyes look far too familiar. His own eyes become round for a moment in surprise, then he nods his head in both greeting and apology.

"I- I beg your pardon, Kogitsunemaru-dono! From behind, I did not realize it was you..." Which is also embarrassing to admit, so perhaps he'll just continue on with something else. "It seems that that clothing is most challenging. Is there anything I can do for you?" Please spare yourself being snagged on something every three steps, Kogitsunemaru-dono...