Oooh. Minomon draws closer to Ken-chan, mandibles parting. That - tingled, sort of. Like when he touches the computer while Ken-chan's using it. All zappy, but not in a bad or scary way.

"It's appreciated," Ken promises Nita; the pandas can't thank her, but he can on their behalf. "Let's hurry back."

Minomon finds himself contemplating the scene he just witnessed. If he were a wizard, could he cast spells that would protect Ken-chan even if he wasn't there? That would be so cool....

Oh, but there is no point in casting a spell that works when he is not near Ken-chan. Minomon has no intention of ever being away from Ken-chan for an extended period of time, because he will get lonely. Dilemma resolved! It's okay he's not a wizard!