Can't find Li (spoilers)!

[singrum]

I understand that need to be without my armor, and I've spent hours swimming around looking (in the Veil).  I feel like I've been everywhere... any help?

[Inyssius]

Wait, what point are you up to in the plot?

And what's this about needing to be sans armor? There aren't any restrictions like that in Aquaria to my knowledge, and I've played the game through pretty thoroughly twice.

[singrum]

Judging from what I've read in this forum - I've got a lot more to see, but... I've got (and I realize I don't have the correct names) beast, stone, fish, sun, spirit forms. I've seen Li's sub and his cave. I feel like I've seen everything (although I'm sure I'm wrong)- I haven't seen a whale, or a lot of the other bosses that I've read about. And, yes, I've read that you can't have any armor on if you want to attract Li.

Another thing - people speak of pets... I once had something stuck to my face (a small tadpole thingy) (in  the city of Mathidas), and seahorses were mildly interesting to ride (for a minute or two)... but I feel like I'm missing something.

[singrum]

Li suddenly showed up (17th times a charm I guess) right outside of his cave. I finally learned how to cook 3 items. cool... we swam around for a while and ran into a new boss (next to the swamp frogs) killed me... glad I saved in Li's cave.

[Xiagan]

If you want pets (little critters that follow you around), you have to explore more. First pet is in Home waters, but I think it might be a good idea to try that boss near the swamp frogs again... (you get the best pet imho)