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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video; un: pinksidekicking

[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.

[pinksidekicking]

[ Well, not exactly a chocobo! It's not that fluffy.

But also, hey, she made someone so confused and that's awesome. ]

When I first heard about them, I was soooooo excited to meet one. Like, maybe we could be friends. Birds of a feather, and all. Tifa and Cloud and like half the crew of Avalanche would take really good care of one, so I really hope you'll consider giving one to her.

It's been kind of lonely, thinking I was the only bird around here, you know?

[gruffier]

[ By the Flames he actually wasn't imagining it because the bird is still talking???

He had been around Torgal long enough to know what he was saying, but even his wolfhound couldn't speak. Nektar the moogle could, but that seemed like an entirely different scenario...

But in an attempt to appear cool headed, Clive will offer Nimona a lopsided smile. ]

You are not a chocobo, then? [ Then what... are you... ] But yes. I have spoken with Tifa and she seems interested in one of the hatchlings. A friend for you, I presume.

[pinksidekicking]

[ Really, Nimona is a talking any creature! She even posted on the shellnet as a dragon.

Even though he tries to play it cool, she knows. ]

Nope, I'm an ostrich! I got little wings, but a long neck and legs. [ At least she explains! Also flaps a wing and lifts a leg to show it off. ] Woo! We're going to go racing when our little friend is all grown up.

Oh hey! Torgal! Long time no see! [ She gets close to the screen to see the best boy in the distance. ]

[gruffier]

An ostrich... Ranma did mention it was similar to a chocobo. I can see the resemblance. [ He comments, still a bit confused, before Torgal perks up his ears from having heard his name.

He'll happily trot over to the camera in the company of a few of the chicks curious to follow their furry friend, before he pokes his nose to the screen. Happy pants and a boof! when he sees who is it! ]

Heh. Already acquainted, are you?

[pinksidekicking]

We're a little less fluffy than your chocobo friends, but we're fast. [ There's a glimmer in her eyes. ] Can you just imagine it becoming a gamble, me and a rider against you and your chocobo?

[ They could make money together! Without being mean to the handful of chocobos that are here.

If birds could smile, Nimona would be right now. ]

Oh yeah, we go way back, me and Torgal. Back to the wars of the Paladins and Corsairs. I snuck aboard the Corsair ship and faced down a dastardly captain! At his side was Torgal. When I was about to walk the plank, Torgal came to my rescue.

[ This is the most ridiculous story ever. When was there a war between them? ]

[gruffier]

[ Her enthusiasm almost makes him chuckle, and he'll turn a bit behind him to look at Ambrosia who had tilted her head curiously. ]

If it's a race you are looking for, Ambrosia and I would be happy to assist. Her chicks may take some time, but she's one of the fastest steeds I've known.

[ He almost seems a bit prideful at that, but it all comes to a head when she mentions her fateful meeting with Torgal.

...

Cue his face falling a bit as he peers back into the camera. Torgal will continue to pant happily, even as Clive looks between to the two, before finally speaking up. ]

Huh. Funny, I've never heard about that. The wars, you say?

[pinksidekicking]

[ An excited ruffling of her feathers. ]

I'll see if Tifa or someone else wants to ride on my back, to make things fair. I will definitely find someone who wants to take up that offer and get back to you.

[ Will someone please tell Clive that Nimona is pulling his leg in more than one way? ]

A lot of Corsairs and Paladins fell into the opposing sides' hands. It got to the point that they were breaking their people out of prison.