Adonis - If one thinks my younger cousin followed me around when we were children, you would be correct. Some say it's because she looked up to be and always wanted to be doing what I was doing. In part, those people would be right, but it has always been more than that. Thalia is one of the most curious and compassionate souls you will ever meet. While I do believe she was always curious about what I was doing, I know for a fact other times she would checking on me to ensure I was alright. Of course my boyish pride would play it off, but she knew, and never made me feel like a jerk for it.
As much as she followed me, I followed her just as often, to see what she was doing and to make sure the world didn't swallow her up. A thing you will hear was we continue on is that no member of my family NEEDS my protection; but they have it none the less. Certainly I have protected her physically when needed but I feel my duty to her is to temper the curiosity, to make sure she doesn't lick the incorrect rock; and even if she does, to make sure it is endurable. I don't know if Lia will ever be the Orange Scaled Master; that would be a matter of her choosing, but I can say that if she decided she wanted it, her level of tenacity would manifest her will into reality.