[ Ingo's eyes flicker over to Kokomi, then back to the creature. He knew better than to take his eyes off of something that vicious for long--especially an injured one, which tended to only make an animal's behavior more erratic and violent in their panicked attempts at protecting themselves.]

[ His frown deepens at her words, not in disapproval but in thought. ] You are right, of course. It would be folly to go full steam ahead without checking that the tracks have been laid first.

I have a way to immobilize the creature, so long as we can distract it for long enough to the vines to be laid. [ His hand goes to his belt, where Tangrowth's ball was securely attached. ] It's clearly sick, but I can't determine from here if the medicine I have with me will be effective. If not, removing the collar may be the best way to ease its pain. [ He doesn't have high hopes for it standing still long enough for that, but it's still worth the attempt. ]

[ This time Ingo turns his head to properly look at Kokomi, his expression stern. ] I have dealt with wild creatures many times, and I am well familiar with both avoiding their attacks and retreating when I must... but I have no intention of forcing someone inexperienced to repair a dangerous track. If you have any hesitation, I encourage you to find somewhere safe.