With their mind, I, no... [He shakes his head, waving a hand to get her to stop rambling for a second hopefully]

They couldn't summon one on their own, but once I had, they were able to change it. They could make it into a solid thing that I couldn't dismiss anymore. [...] It was strange. Like they couldn't control it yet, or they were... exploring their abilities?

[He pauses for another few beats here, trying to figure out what it must mean for them to not know their own magic]

Maybe they won't be able to affect her because she's on of the animals?