[So he does have shinki family here. And, for such a young child, he's trying hard to protect them. With that, and his interest in weapons, and his fear... his family, Hakkai thinks, might have been hunted. He clearly doesn't think adults are safe, even though he's willing to put up a front.

It's not a new look, that veiled caution Hakkai sees in his eyes. It reminds him of some of the youkai orphans that they've met.

He smiles, at last, and inclines his head.]

Of course not. You're right, plenty of people dislike dogs.

And even if I did think someone was your family... I wouldn't say a thing like that to a shinki.