[How strange that despite its status as a common species, both of his encounters with a Yungoos would prove to be the same one. As he's addressed, then, Akira happily waves to return the greeting.

It's soon the other two that draw his attention, though, in their novelty. Two creatures that with their body structures could almost be of related species if it weren't for the fire. A divergence based on element, then? Or does something about this world promote convergence when becoming bipedal? ... Examining them to find out can come later. For now,]

Ohh, it's even more dangerous for children! It's a good thing you've already planned ahead. Hearing and smell will be suuuper useful once we can't see what's around us. [... Well, not that it smelled like anything other than a forest, last time. Clearly his senses haven't improved with this form.]

I'll have to ask all about these cards and what a Growmon's like once we're finished. Until then, Emporio, this might be your lucky day. Whether it's us or that bear, I'm sure we'll have lots to practice on.

[That all out of the way, it's Lusamine he looks back to, almost as if for approval.]

Then I take it we're all in agreement~?

[There's no harm in starting to head off, all things considered. Surely anyone at all can keep up.]