Stripetal came up to Cera and the others. "No I'm not following You threehorn" he replied to Topsy. He looked at littlefoot and the others and settled on Cera. "like father, like daughter" He murmured to himself. He then spoke. 'I am Lord Stripetail, a squirrell" That didn't seem to register with any of the creatures. " I am not from around here, and am here through , I'm guessing, the will of the eternals. I must have some part to play, otherwise I would not be here. He sensed Latias' presence. "please reveal yourself creature. I'm not here to harm you, nit in the slightest. You gave me a good scolding, and I;m sorry. Where I come we often use mental contact to stay in touch. Wherever you are from, that ois clearly not the case"