Considering how shy and young Shrike is, Dimitri isn't surprised about this. Still, he gives an encouraging nod. "Well, if you like, I could introduce you to him. Perhaps the knowledge and experiences the two of you have on this particular subject may not match exactly, but it might be reassuring for the two of you to speak with someone who at least has a faint understanding of it. Perhaps your differing knowledge might even help you understand more about Fairy type Paliens."

Of course... "Only if you wish to," Dimitri adds. "Grant is a kind and soft spoken sort of individual, and I can vouch for his character. But I understand you may have other plans."

Or just not want to meet anyone new, whether so suddenly like this or rather at all.