Have y'all ever gotten in trouble, if so, how?
Taka: This is an interesting question because, yes, we have. Like there was the time when we accidentally broke Mom's tablet and tried to cover it up. But well, actions have consequences, and we got into deep trouble about that.
Nita: And there was also that time when Nilam tried to pull a horse stunt but broke her shoulder.
Nilam: (groaning) Ugh, you’re never going to let me live that down, are you?
Taka: Well, that shows not to horse around, didn't it?
Nilam: groans
Nita: And then of course there's the time when these two dragged me along for some gnome hunting and we nearly got thrown into the Bottomless Pit.
Taka: Ah, how can we forget? That was quite an adventure, wasn't it?
Nilam: An adventure that got us grounded for a month.
Taka: Come on, though, you have to admit it was worth it. We also stopped a civil war in the process. And you were all on board with the adventure... need I remind you of that again?
Nilam (snorts): Yeah, but I thought we were just going on a quick detour!
Nita: Anyway, if not for Dad, we might have ended up skewered by those gnomes.
Taka: True, true. You guys have a point. But let’s not forget the lesson we learned from it.
Nita: About not being reckless?
Taka: That perhaps we should have packed snacks along.
Nita: Seriously? That’s your takeaway?
Taka (chuckling): I mean, we should have been better prepared. Like I should have double-checked the map and brought along a compass...
Nita: That's not the point. You always drag us into-
Nilam: Anyway, yeah, we got ourselves into a fair share of trouble. But what's life without a bit of fun and exploration? Like, Mom and Dad loves to share about their adventures... so why not we go on one ourselves?
Taka: That reminds me... Dad and Aunt Mabel's first adventure here was also dealing with the gnomes, wasn't it?
Nilam (grinning): Oh, right! And wasn’t there something about a leaf blower saving the day?
Nita: More like their trust in each other. Honestly, it’s kind of cool how he and Aunt Mabel handled those gnomes as kids. And creepy ghosts, or rogue time travellers...
Taka: Makes you wonder how we’d measure up if we were in their shoes, doesn't it? There's more to explore out there.
Nita: Yeah, but Taka, shouldn't I remind you to be more cautious and not rush headlong into adventures?
Nilam: Well, it's more like adventure coming to us.
Taka: And when they come, how can we resist the call to adventure? We have a legacy to uphold. And even if we get into trouble, so what? It's still worth it!
Nita (shaking her head, though not without a grin): You guys...
