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[The feed starts, and Ramza's already giving the two odd, ostrich-like birds behind him an exasperated look. The yellow one seems concerned; the red-feathered one... more cavalier than anything else.]

Another clutch... by now I might as well say they're making a habit of this. Three, this time.

[Fortunately, that means it's a routine endeavor for him as well. He arches his back slightly and hefts an item up to the frame. The oval shape and off-white color is familiar enough to just about anyone, and it's not a stretch to imagine that the two Chocobos behind him were the parents.]

As before-- [He took a moment to adjust his grip.] --I'll happily offer the eggs to any guests willing to foster them. In being hand-reared they will better work with humans, and I cannot hope to look after three chicks on my own.

[As if answering Ramza's reply, another yellow bird- somewhat smaller, but mature nonetheless- timidly plods into the frame, already fit with a saddle. But Ramza soon placates her with a well-practiced scratch behind her headcrest, and carefully sets the egg into her saddlebags.]

And further, we've one here whose caretaker has left Saeng Seong, and I would rather find her some human company as well. Her name is Salali... if you would put in a lot for the eggs, pray consider adopting her instead.

[A last pat on the head and she strides away to join the others. The red hen wastes no time in preening her headfeathers back into their proper smoothness.]

My thanks to the guests who've aided us already.

((OOC: It's that time again! If your character wants a chocobo (or if you want them to have one), just tag and express the point either OOCly or ICly, and furthermore, please specify if you're interested in an egg and/or adopting Salali as well. the winners of the raffle will be decided a week from this posting. Consult this handy little infodump for more information, and comment there or PM me if you have any questions!))

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[Lenalee couldn't help but thing those were adorable looking birds. Funky, but adorable.]

They are pretty cute, but why does one of them have a saddle?

[How can only ride giant birds?]

Ah-- I was fitting her for it. If Salali's new owner would aim to make a mount of her, then...

[He winces.]

...their feathers do not lend well to bareback riding.

[She pauses slightly.]

How exactly does riding them work anyway? I mean I've never really seen such a thing before.

As one might ride any animal. A saddle for the rider, a press from the heels to set the bird in motion, and reins to guide its course.

[He thinks for a moment.]

I've heard guests compare it to a 'horse,' if you've heard of it. [He hadn't until he'd arrived...]

[Well... she at least knew what a horse was never the less, so it makes sense, but still... it's a bird. it's still a really odd thought.]

So riding them is the norm here, or something?

[Now that she thinks about it maybe she is asking one too many questions.]

I do apologize for all the questions, I haven't been here very long, so trying to understand it.

Think naught of it. Our arrival came as a shock to all of us.

Though I know not if I would call it the norm... these were bred from stock of my own world, after all; Saeng Seong knew naught of Chocobos beforehand, apart from one or two guests.

[He'd met a guest who had brought his own horse, as well, but he wasn't sure if even that was normal...]

[Well, Lenalee certainly was impressed.]

So they were something from your world? [She gives a small smile.] Would you mind if I asked if I am allowed to get a closer look?

They were, and it was a boon to see them follow me through. These two in particular have long been faithful war-mounts.

Not at all. You've little to fear from these ones; they're far removed from their feral cousins. [Those were a force to be feared...]

You mean there are wild ones as well where your from?

[Which makes sense since there are also such things as wild horses too. So why not wild chocobos?]

There are, and they've felled more than their fair share of careless merchants and knights. Persephone, the red one- [The one who raised her head at the mention-] -was taken in from the wild, and held her own admirably even against a squad of soldiers.

[Carefully omitting the detail of Persephone's defeat with the bird's glare on the back of his head...]

[Colour her impressed that they can at least take care of themselves like that.]

That's.... really impressive. But it's good to know they won't get hurt at leas here, right? Though, I can honestly say I don't really know much about this place to really say.

No, I share those sentiments- [And hopes, in those times where his faith in Saeng Seong's safety waned...]- though I admit I'm not without doubts of my own.

Nonetheless I would sooner see them here than on the battlefield, or fending off goblins and panthers in the wild.

[She nods slightly.]

I think I would prefer what as well. I think I'd prefer no one to be in a war though if I'm too be honest.

Agreed.

Shall I put your name among the lots, then, and perhaps see you rear one in such peace?

I would like that. I mean it could possibly be something I could do around here while I am here.

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