[ Being late is something Kakashi usually does very well. But there are some exceptions to that rule. This is one of them.

The night air is frigid, cold enough for even Kakashi to see his own breath in the air even through his mask. He's layered a cloak and a scarf on for warmth, and had been watching the night skyline while waiting for Gaara to join him, turning when he heard Gaara's footsteps in the stairwell. ]

Kazekage-sama.

[ Kakashi doesn't just nod a greeting -- he actually bows enough for it to be polite, even removing his hands from his pockets where he'd been warming his exposed fingers.

Kakashi might not be very good at being on time, but when it comes to diplomacy -- that's another matter entirely. ]