001 | Video | New visitors!

[gruffier]

[ The videos opens to a familiar face who, surprisingly given the past couple of weeks or so, is actually smiling warmly into the camera.

Small portions of his surroundings can be seen in the background, placing his whereabouts in a rather grassy field. ]

Thought you would like to see the recent companions I've come across. [ He says before panning his face out of view and onto a pile of... chicks?

Well. Chocobo chicks to be exact.

There are eight of them from what the camera depicts- their colors ranging from bright yellow, to silver, to a slightly darker mix of the two. Beyond their chirping forms their mother is seen looking curiously on beside them. Another yellow chocobo is seen further off in the field, and with the presence of Torgal attempting to sniff at them from a safe distance, it looks as though Clive is currently surrounded by animals...!]

It appears they are but a few days old. Funny. I never thought you to be the motherly type, Ambrosia— [ Clive playfully mocks at the older chocobo who shakes her winged feathers in response.

"Kweh!"

He'll laugh off screen before inching the camera a bit closer to the chicks, who are scrambling around and practically running over one another in childish excitement. ]

Should anyone have need of a new companion, let me know. While chocobos could prove to be very useful here, I don't think I can handle quite this many.

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[misstellaron]

Oh my god they're so cute. I want one.

Is that a huge chicken???

[gruffier]

Do you? Didn't think I would find a volunteer so early.

[ But their lack of knowledge for what they actually were was... only mildly concerning. Guess they weren't so common? ]

You could say that. Ambrosia, along with her hatchlings, are chocobos. They are fierce companions, and most use them for travel due to their size.

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[starshower]

Oh my gosh, I was just thinking about asking you or Joshua if you knew where I could find some chocobos, and then this shows up.

What a cute little family! 🐣

[gruffier]

We've had two on the island for some time now... I just didn't think they were so fond of one another.

[ Wait, you can do little pictures, too??? Tifa you're teaching him so much- ]

Yes. A little family. 🐣🐣🐣

Were you interested in one?

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[phoenixdominant]

A perfectly timed surprise, hm?

[gruffier]

I don't know if perfect best suits the situation, but Ambrosia seems to be happy about it all.

Care to pay them a visit soon, or should I bring them to you?

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[ramuhs]

Hah, I warned you this would happen.

But looks like we'll have to bump up building a stable of sorts.

[gruffier]

I had hoped you weren't right about this...

[ Clive tone seems somewhat exasperated, but he will eventually turn the camera towards a pile of wood that had been recently gathered a few feet away from the hatchlings. ]

Already got a bit of a head start on it, though carpentry has never been much a strong suit of mine.

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[yuezun]

That is the beast Cid rode backwards?

[gruffier]

[ ... Huh.

Cid did what- ]

Pardon?

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[catsgothistongue]

Looks like a chicken and an emu had a baby. Or a whole lotta babies.

[gruffier]

I take it an emu is also a large bird? [ Because that name does not ring any sort of bells. Than again his knowledge of animals only goes so far... ]

Chocobos tend to lay a fair amount of eggs. I believe this is rather typical, but I am no expert.

[vermilloci]

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they're so cute

[ she wants one-- ]

[gruffier]

[ Oh no that face is so cute... ]

Would you like to come meet them for yourself?

[empyrean_mirror]

Oh my god they're adorable!

How much space do they need?

[...someone call Alhaitham.]

[gruffier]

[ Clive has no objections on these questions!! Less for him to take care of! ]

Well, considering they grow into... that. [ He'll motion to Ambrosia once again who pokes her beak into the camera momentarily. ]

I'd say you would need a fair amount of space. Luckily we have just that.

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[unliminal]

what do they taste like

[ i am so sorry ]

[gruffier]

[ SQU... INTS.... at this message ]

I take it you've never had chocobo soup before?

Afraid there's not enough meat on their bone to sample yet. But these aren't for eating. [ Not these ones anyway. ]

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[pinksidekicking]

[ Nimona responds to this video by... being an ostrich. ]

Wow! Chocobos! I had heard about them before but never got to see one before!

Avalanche crew definitely needs a chocobo. The little guy or girl won't be lonely with us.

[gruffier]

[







Was that a talking pink chocobo?

The shock on Clive's face is more than evident. His words stumble, trying to address the, uh, bird in question. ]

Uh— y... yes. They are loyal companions, through and through.

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[fractales]

I take that it is safe to assume these are creatures native to where you are from. They are rather cute.

[The man that studied animals for a living, technically.]

[gruffier]

They are rather adorable at a young age. [ Ambrosia, the larger one beside him chirps loudly at him, causing Clive to chuckle. ] As are the full grown.

But chocobos are a common sight no matter where you travel. It's hard to imagine a life without them. [ He pauses, quickly glancing into the camera. ] Are there creatures similar where you are from?

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[recluserose]

[Oh. Oh no. Not only are these new creatures she's never seen in her world before, they're very adorable.]

Are there any left?

"Chocobos" do not exist in my world so I must admit that I am extremely intrigued. Do they grow into the size of a chicken or larger??

[gruffier]

You're welcome to one should you be prepared for the upkeep.

[ He'll quickly send an image of their mother- giant bird self and all. ]

Be a tight fit if you intend to keep it as a house pet.

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[nutsornothing]

Hey I know those giant chickens! Cid drew me a picture of them awhile back those are Chocobos!

Damn they are way bigger than I thought though!!

[gruffier]

[ what the fuck is that username what does that even mean ]

Looks like Cid's drawing is rather infamous at this point.

But you're right. Pictures can hardly convey their size. Well, good ones at least.

[emet-sulk]

[emet_sulk]

What differentiates the white from the standard yellow?

[gruffier]

Apart from their color their isn't much of a difference. Some are just more rare to see than others.

I'm told a feather from a silver chocobo is said to be good luck, though.

[ There's a slight pause in his replies before another comes in: ]

But the red ones. Those are deadly.

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[afflatusexarch]

What an adorable group of chicks. Your friend there should be proud of herself. I had not thought to see young ones newly hatched for some time.

[gruffier]

She is a proud mother, alright. Hasn't left their side since I arrived.

[ His tone appears chipper, likely matching G'raha's obvious enthusiasm. ]

I take it there are chocobos where you are from?

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[tilfrosset]

It seems Ambrosia has been quite preoccupied in her time here.

[There's a little mischievous smile playing at her lips, knowing that her response is tinging on subjects not fit for polite company.]

Perhaps one can consider you a grandfather now.

[gruffier]

[ The almost uncharacteristic look of surprise that escapes onto Clive's feature, as much as he attempts to hide it, causes his eyes to widen briefly. ]

I've been a poor parent up until now, then. [ Did she consider her a child of his!? Because if that truly were the case than WOW he's sorry for abandoning her all of these years oops. ]

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[fusey]

[An unfamiliar, but friendly face pops on up in reply, smirk hidden behind a neat moustache.]

Startin' to feel like the wildlife here's far tamer than I'm used to. The whole lot of you've been flauntin' them around.

[He's seen Torgal as well as a couple of other creatures native to this world, and even that it's still a handful more than he's used to back in the Games and on Salvo.]

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[gruffier]

[ Oh, hello there new face! ]

Not so friendly where you're from?

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[makoglow]

Does the color of plumage matter where you come from?

[gruffier]

A bit. Some colors are more common than others. I've seen my fair share of yellows, whites, and even silvers. But those are more rare.

The reds are an entirely different story.