Nessie's Links
Nessie feels a close connection to Tikal, as he's not only similar in species, power and appearance, but he was the very first creature she met upon ascending from the ocean. While she does perceive him as a role model of sorts, she can't help but feel that he's too restrictive and close-minded, and she'll often bend his rules or ditch his teachings entirely to go off on her own.
While usually calm and controlled in the presence of other beings, Nessie's mere existence has thrown Tikal for a loop, and he's frequently floundering while trying to compose himself before her. Having supposedly created her, he's been doing his best to teach her the ways of the island and manage her powers, but she's far more of a free spirit than he accounted for, and he doesn't have the heart to keep her in check as well as he'd like. The simple truth is that he's in complete awe of her, and his personal feelings are interfering with his tasks.