Okay, he was a lot bigger than the group of nine or ten year olds, but Caelan was by himself and wanted to show the lil shit who was boss.  So, while he walked by him, Caelan couldn't help himself and kicked the leader of the brats in his ass as hard as he could.  

"You better hope I don't see any of ye again!" Caelan said.  "And I reminder people well."  He didn't realize he said that wrong.