"You came up with a plan really quickly just now," the shinobi remarked, and Kakashi thought he saw something distant and a little sad flicker in those golden eyes. "I'm impressed, jounin-taichou-san."
Kakashi was mortified to feel his face heat up at those words, even though he could not figure out why. "A-are you making fun of me?" he demanded hotly, then immediately regretted his outburst upon seeing Obito's flabbergasted stare and Rin's alarmed, reproachful cringe. "I mean, I, um, er..."
I can't handle this, Kakashi thought in growing horror. Why did I say that, and what on earthdo I say now?
"I apologise for our teammate," Rin said hurriedly, trying to resolve the situation Kakashi had somehow gotten himself into. "He has been under a lot of stress, so please don't mind..."
Their newest ally blinked. "...Eh?" He looked at Kakashi, who squirmed uncomfortably, then made a sound that seemed very much like an unsuccessful attempt to disguise a laugh as a cough. "Believe me," he said, "I wasn't trying to make fun of you. I'm just impressed at your jounin-taichou-ish-ness, honest! And since I don't know any of your names yet - "
"This is Bakakashi," Obito promptly provided, and Kakashi wanted to strangle him. "I'm Uchiha Obito, and - " Rin cleared her throat, and Obito instantly shut up.
"I am Nohara Rin," she bowed politely. "It's a pleasure to meet you."
"My name," Kakashi said in the most dignified and non-murderous tone he could manage, "Is Hatake Kakashi."