[Ignis stopped just sort of 'don't tell me, it's a giant turtle' and managed a smile instead of friendly sarcasm.]

Sounds quite the sizeable partner. You must be the formidable pair, I'm sure.

[His Absol stepped a little closer for a better look, the Altaria behind him craning its neck over Ignis' shoulder.]

...This is Hemera, and the slightly uncoordinated bird is Highwind.