Naomi responded to Steven first, continuing the long delayed conversation.<span style="color: #6495ED">"I.. we're in some wild territory here and I have to admit, I have no idea how to train 'Tai to get stronger. He seems not to pay attention half the time when I ask him to try something. You're training all the time. I think.. I need advice. And help."</span><br/><br/>She contemplated Eleyna. And the Growlithe.<span style="color: #6495ED">"I don't know why he's here. But he is here. He is a Growlithe. They're... often protectors. Protective. Maybe he's here to watch over us. Maybe he's here because we're blundering through places that are dangerous and he sees an opportunity to show what he can do. Maybe he sees us all as clumsy pups and he wants to see us safe before he goes off on his own. If it comes to a fight, and he's defending us, I'd let him take the lead and look for opportunities to support him. He's got more experience than we do."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>