[ Though Ratio has had a less than stellar impression of Shinn from the few interactions they've had, he's not wholly intolerable. At the very least, when it comes to caring for others, the young man has that in spades. Ratio glances at Shinn for a moment, noting the look in his eyes—the obvious concern, and a flash of obstinacy that the scholar knows will lead him into trouble should any harm come upon the imugi hatchlings. ]

I cannot say. Most species do not form long-term memories during their development, but the characteristics of the imugi are unknown. That is why these hatchlings are here.

[ So they can be studied. ]