Would it be possible to have the manipulate friendship link break when you make the critter angry enough to attack you so you can manipulate it again? I'd imagine it done so that I wouldn't gain experience again until the origanal timer expired. I would alternatively find the ability to break whichever friendship I have 'bonded' with any given critter very useful.

Vikr

The kra'hei hatchling closes to melee range on a kra'hei hatchling.
The kra'hei hatchling begins to advance on you!
The kra'hei hatchling is still a distance away from you and is closing steadily.
The kra'hei hatchling closes to pole weapon range on you!

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You assess your combat situation...

You (solidly balanced) are facing a kra'hei hatchling (1) at pole weapon range.
A kra'hei hatchling (1: friendly and solidly balanced) is advancing on you at pole weapon range.
A kra'hei hatchling (2: friendly and nimbly balanced) is behind a kra'hei hatchling (1) at melee range.