[Boco's good paternal influence might have helped a bit, if only for his cheek-nuzzling only showing that daddy was wearing his, too. Besides, Ramza could have healed any nips or scrapes Chobo would have inflicted. Probably. Either way, it was a good sign of her attachment to Gold; Reds weren't highly domesticated in Ivalice for a reason...
But her fondness for Boco might make this next part a little easier. Ramza handed Gold some reins as he quickly fixed his own set onto Boco's bridle- at this point, more a formality than anything else- and quickly swung on over the saddle.]
Careful, now, and mind her feathers as you mount her. [Seriously, Gold, for the sake your rear end as much as her feathers. Boco was well-accustomed to taking a rider, but he kept an attentive and caring eye on his daughter for her first...]
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But her fondness for Boco might make this next part a little easier. Ramza handed Gold some reins as he quickly fixed his own set onto Boco's bridle- at this point, more a formality than anything else- and quickly swung on over the saddle.]
Careful, now, and mind her feathers as you mount her. [Seriously, Gold, for the sake your rear end as much as her feathers. Boco was well-accustomed to taking a rider, but he kept an attentive and caring eye on his daughter for her first...]