"He's...he was hurt pretty bad when I found him. I'm guessing it must have been his previous owner. It took him a long time to trust me and Adia, but he's been fiercely protective of us both ever since. Especially Adia, since I've been gone."

Steve rubs at the back of his neck, clearly guilty over the way the pokemon treats Caspar. Wants to say it'll get better with time, but he's really not sure it will with now antagonistic Caspar is right back lots of times. Gestures for him to keep the notebook with him for now so he can 'talk' whenever he likes.

"Besides, the other two like you just fine and are less likely to hide from a familiar face."