"Group cohesion is always important."

So are a few little Fuecocos. People might still be clamouring for The New Thing by the time his 'mons like each other enough to make eggs, and Keldor won't mind supplying the need for it, even if he's a trainer not a breeder.

"That sounds plausible. So that is where we shall go."

No trees to burn down. No water to douse your flame.