[Honestly, somehow he did NOT expect anyone to actually track one of the karakuri back, which is exactly why Tsuruhime's greeting makes him choke on some pork. Just give him a second. He's doing his best.]

Oh, uh. Hey, Lady Oracle. I...I'm not doin' nothin', just enjoying the party! Eheheh.

[But then it finally clicks, and he delicately, lovingly picks up the automaton she followed to him, if only to hold it out to her. Look at his child, Tsuru. Look at this baby.] You like my work? It took me a little while, but I figured this way I can just have all the food and drink I like without making anyone too suspicious or...Getting in the road! Yeah!

[We just neatly dodging the question of being invited, aren't we. Yep.]