Starting with the defences... good thinking.

[He nods in approval.]

I want fire wings first of all. I can fly via bird transformation, but nothing beats being able to do it while still having my arms!

[It seems like they have their work cut out for them... many, many training hours lie ahead.]

Let's find the 'mons! I bet they've completely forgotten about us.

[Uncharitable, but probably true - time flies when you're playing in an exciting new location full of potential new friends!]