[Kitsumi]

Rin smiled down at his three kits. "Ella, Dmitri, don't you ever wander off like that again, okay? You were lucky this time. Next time, I may not be able to rescue you. Do you understand? And Chance, this includes you. You three must stay in my sight at all times. And if anyone that you don't know approaches you, yell for me right away. Even if they look nice."

[Kitsumi]

"Okay daddy," Chance said. "I promise I won't do that. And if anyone tries to hurt Ella or Dmitri again, I'll shred them!" Ella and Dmitri agreed. "We won't, daddy. And if anyone tries to hurt Chance, we'll teach them not to mess with any of us! We'll be a team! Right, guys?" "Right!" Dmitri and Chance echoed.

[Kitsumi]

Laughter seemed to bubble up from Rin. "Alright, that's good. But don't go looking for trouble. Do you hear me? Even if you think you can escape it. It's better to just not get in trouble in the first place."

[Kitsumi]

The kits agreed again. "Of course, daddy." Chance rolled his eyes as if it were obvious. "At least, I won't be looking for trouble." He shot a glance at his siblings, who giggled. "We'll be good," Ella said. Dmitri added, "We promise!"

[Kitsumi]

The day at the park was drawing to a close. Rin and his children walked home together. The kits had learned a lesson that day, and Rin hoped that they would remember it. It was the end of their family outing. But more would come. And next time, maybe, the kits would actually stay out of trouble. Maybe...