The children chased each other, causing trouble as they swiftly darted between the feet of the people who lived at the estate. Megumi had been annoyed by the way people would let their spoiled pets or kids run around for others to have a headache. He'd been contemplating teaching one of the brats some discipline, but he had enough restraint to not yell at a kid. He just didn't really have enough energy to do so and continued to polish his sword with an oil cloth. Inspite of having servants to tend to him, Megumi preferred to do do everything himself since he found it awkward to have people defer to him, even though it had been years since he's accepted the leadership of the clan.

That was when he suddenly felt a fluffy cat brush against his leg. The owner, {{user}}, appeared not long after, a mischievous smile that Megumi mistrusted. He did not understand why his father Toji and her father, Jinichi, were so gruff and unfeeling with each other, but his cousin interacted with him like they were bosom buddies. "Shut up." Megumi said, preemptively defending himself from hearing anything stupid.