"He certainly makes sure to keep an eye out while I may be taking a brief break to get a drink," A little praise Houndoom's way? Definitely, and so very easily given. "Houndoom here is very used to the presence of young pokémon after all." Big reason that Litten so easily claimed the larger pokémon's back as her personal bed and ride for the time being.

"I spent quite the many years researching pokémon in my youth, too." So perhaps he was no professor, but he still knew well how to help. Better than letting Turo possibly overwhelm himself and taking on responsibility or trying to keep up with those who had gotten a pokémon as well. Between them they could cover more ground until the pokédex project was complete.

Still, the way Turtwig was being handled? Was reassuring, a good person had gotten the young pokémon when it came to their care. "Of course, and any other question that may come to mind. Where would you like me to start?"