Think this is a little different than traveling with your family, time travel and universe hopping being involved. Can't say much for the Ottoman Empire, my knowledge of its history just falls to basics like how long it lasted, but the Fire Nation sure isn't full of friendly folk.

[ He comes closer, just in case, and withdraws both kittens from his pockets as carefully as he can. They appear to be fine, if a bit rambunctious, and he offers his own black and white one out to Damian. ] They're fine. Probably just bored.