Based on what Leech knew, Rocket, upon reaching adulthood, would be Extraordinary at best. Its father, the Griffin, was the one who might have been above the Extraordinary level, but that was only a possibility. The Griffin had been severely injured when Leech saw it, and he had never had any direct contact.
"Don't be afraid," Leech soothed Rocket. "She's our friend."
Animals have a much keener sense of danger. After seeing the Water Nymph, Rocket was clearly on edge. The golden woman before them was, after all, genuinely above the Extraordinary level.
"Is this Rocket?" the Water Nymph asked. "He's beautiful."
"That's right, this is Rocket," Leech nodded. "He's my most trusted friend. Of course, you're one of my most trusted friends, too."
The Water Nymph asked, "Can Rocket and I be friends, too?"
She raised her hand, adorned with gold and jewels.
"COO." Rocket hesitantly lowered his head, inching closer to her.
