Player Plot: Bizarre Bird Behavior!

[moechocobos]

Should you happen to have missed it, the plotting and information post for this event can be found here.

A. Choco-Chaos!

Perhaps the first thing anyone notices is the noise, the incessant squawking and warking of so many startled and disgruntled chocobos. Then comes the smell. Ew! In the early morning hours dozens, maybe even hundreds of chocobos invaded many of the cities of Vaikuntha, and while for the first few minutes some may have been elated to see them, attitudes quickly change. The chocobos are panicked, running around without much rhyme or reason, trampling on flower beds, knocking over merchant stands, and making such a ruckus even the dead couldn’t sleep through it. Any food they find is destroyed within minutes, and anything they’re curious about meets the sharp end of their strong beaks. While they’re generally harmless birds, they have the capacity for devastation.

And none of that mentions the, uh, other mess live animals tend to make.

Despite being within the city limits, they are far from tame. Any attempts to approach the birds will be met with either an angry warning wark, a display of puffed feathers, or the chocobo just straight up bolting away. This seems great, as maybe they can be corralled, but… Nope. While this works to an extent, as soon as the birds get too close to the city borders they turn tail and jump straight over the heads of the people attempting to be rid of them, running back into the city to make even more of a mess in their renewed panic. What is there to be done about them?


B. Lurking Lunchers

Should anyone be so inclined as to find out why the chocobos feathers are so ruffled, they need only walk to the edge of the city. Stalking around just beyond civilization are fearsome beasts known only as chocobo eaters. Based on the feathers stuck between their huge teeth this is probably an apt name. The monsters have little interest in humans, but become very interested when a chocobo wanders too close to the outskirts of town. The chocobo eaters are quite aggressive and will gladly take on anyone bold enough to make a challenge. Adventurers may attempt to fight them, but it seems like just when you send one packing, another bigger monster shows up. Was that a baby chocobo eater you were just fighting? You could have sworn it was an adult, with how big it is!


C. Fight or Flight

At last the time has come. A gold chocobo trotted in from off the horizon and rounded up what she believes to be able fighters, herded them into groups, and partnered them with a chocobo that will fight by their side. Ironically it seems to be the feathered member of the party that actually knows what to do, and the teams are led by their respective birds out into the battlefield to take on one of the ferocious beasts waiting out there for lunch. Fight as hard as you can and don’t let the birds down. Defeat might not mean death for you, but it certainly would for the chocobos!


Once the battles are won and the flocks free to return to their natural habitat, some of the brave battlers will find themselves with new feathered friends. Others will not, but everyone will have a handful of greens. If you missed this opportunity to get a chocobo, or you have a taste and want even more, head on over and check out the chocobo capture/breeding system that will be available from now until Eternity.

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Connie, Lelouch, & Euphemia - Modded Battle

[moechocobos]

The sweet young chocobo waits by the city gates for the adventurers to prepare themselves, preening and looking around nervously now and then. When the team indicates their readiness she will lead them out onto the mountainside, passing by a few other eager chocobo eaters before coming to stop before the one she seems to know they can take on. Perhaps the gold chocobo assigned you to this one just as your feathered teammate was assigned to you? Whatever the case, the big monster beats its fists together in anticipation of a good fight.

Srs Connie is Srs

[conniemaheswaran]

"...got it, thanks." Connie nods at the hologram of the tired-looking lalafell scholar being projected from her iMog before the call cuts out. Turning to the rest of the group with a look of almost uncanny seriousness for a thirteen year-old, Connie says, "Alright, listen up. According to the intel I've managed to get out of the scholar's guild, we have a pretty tough fight ahead of us.

Snapping her goggles over her eyes, Connie continues. "One, they're pretty tough physically. They hit hard and they can take a lot of punishment. Euphemia, Lelouch, I'd recommend that you stay out of melee range. I'm a fair bit better at rolling with the punches, but I'll be a bit more useful at a distance since chocobo eaters have one big weakness: fire.

"Lelouch, if you've learned Broil, this would be a good time to put that spell to use. Open up with Bio and make sure to refresh it every once in a while, but other than that just focus on broiling that thing inside its shell. I'll bombard it with Fira Lasers and Fire Bullets. While hopefully the chocobo can keep the pressure off us, if she gets overwhelmed or one of us starts attracting too much attention, I'll step in to melee range to take it head-on while Euphemia focuses on healing up me and the chocobo. I've got the Moonlight Module on my gunblade and some pretty tough armor, so I should be fine close-up if need be. Speaking of, Euphemia, if you have Regen yet, immediately cast it on me and the chocobo as soon as one of us gets into melee range of the monster.

"Another thing to keep in mind is that if we pack a big enough punch, we might be able to knock it onto its back for a little while and attack it while it's vulnerable. We should aim to close the fight out that way, but I wouldn't rely on it. To wrap up, as long as we keep our heads cool, we should be fine. Any questions?"

Castor, Camilla, & Shiro - Modded Battle

[moechocobos]

The fiery young chocobo waits by the city gates for the adventurers to prepare themselves, preening and looking around apprehensively now and then. When the team indicates their readiness she will lead them out into the snow, passing by a few other eager chocobo eaters before coming to stop before the one she seems to know they can take on. Perhaps the gold chocobo assigned you to this one just as your feathered teammate was assigned to you? Whatever the case, the big monster beats its fists together in anticipation of a good fight.

Team A+ Chest Mission Start

[spaceforged]

The cold bites at Shiro as he follows the bird out over the snow. They're as ready as they'll ever be but, he still wishes he had weapons he was far more familiar with. No helping that. One glance back at his companions and he comes to a stop just as the Chocobo does.

He loosens his sword from its scabbard and swings it once, away from his companions. It's heavy compared to most weapons he has ever used but serviceable. "Remember, I'll keep its attention." He can take the hits as a paladin and still keep fighting. "Everyone ready?"

Adrien Agreste & Mythra - Modded Battle

[moechocobos]

The fierce young chocobo waits by the port city gates for the adventurers to prepare themselves, preening and looking around anxiously now and then. When the team indicates their readiness she will lead them out into the wasteland beyond, passing by a few other eager chocobo eaters before coming to stop before the one she seems to know they can take on. Perhaps the gold chocobo assigned you to this one just as your feathered teammate was assigned to you? Whatever the case, the big monster beats its fists together in anticipation of a good fight.

Just as it seems this battle might only be the three of you, another chocobo comes rushing out of the underbrush with a loud WARK! That serves as a battle cry. She’s old and scarred, missing use of an eye, but perhaps the fact that she’s been through whatever caused those injuries and lived is a good sign. (You should see the other guy.) After exchanging a quick nuzzle, the two birds take positions on either side of the party and stare down the enemy.

Team Bird is not the Word

[modelcivilian]

Adrien was both ready and not ready. Then again, he was always ready to help - even more since the return of his ring - but the issue was birds. Large birds, larger than an ostrich even, and one of the standard modes of transportation... and it didn't matter, Adrien was still allergic to Chocobos. As long as he kept his distance from the birds, he could focus on the fight before himself and Mythra.

"Achoo!"

Okay, distance wouldn't entirely help, but adjusting his grip on his sword, he shifted his stance while closing the distance between himself and the monster. It had muscle so taking out its strength with Shooting Star, even a little bit, should help.

Uendo, Okuyasu, & Lean - Modded Battle

[moechocobos]

The calm young chocobo waits by the city gates for the adventurers to prepare themselves, preening and looking around curiously now and then. When the team indicates their readiness she will lead them out into the desert beyond, passing by a few other eager chocobo eaters before coming to stop before the one she seems to know they can take on. Perhaps the gold chocobo assigned you to this one just as your feathered teammate was assigned to you? Whatever the case, the big monster beats its fists together in anticipation of a good fight.

Re: Uendo, Okuyasu, & Lean - Modded Battle

[righthandstand]

Okuyasu responds with beating his fists together. Two can play at this game, especially when one of them has a Job all about punching. His gi has loosened up after running through the streets, creating greater freedom of movement, and he has kept great care in keeping his cheap shiny medallion away from curious beaks.

"Come at me!" Okuyasu shouts with a scowl, a poor decision when one is facing a monster.

Team OkuUenLean meetup

[righthandstand]

[Okuyasu didn't know why he had to come back to Arito of all places. The city has been spoiled for him on Blah Blah Blah day, and with all these smart people walking around, he's certain that the schools will be just as intimidating. Finding a decent education was his goal for his trips, but he had his limits.

Then again, with the company he was travelling with, he shouldn't be surprised. Uendo offered to accompany him on his trip, and being one of the few adults Okuyasu trusted the most, he agreed. That also meant visiting shrines and sitting outside while his housemate prayed and fasted or whatever Summoners did. That lead to a brief return to Arito to rest up, leaving Okuyasu cooped up in the inn, spying on the pedestrians below. He had Stray Cat to keep him company, despite its cat-like dramatics over being transported to a new home and losing its powers. It could at least flip over bugs on the windowsill with its breath.

The sudden stampede of Chocobos lifts its mood. Okuyasu grumbles at the smell, leaving Stray Cat to hungrily stare at the birds while he slams the door open.]

Fuck it, we're checking out now.

[whirluendo_of_puns]

[Uendo's not asleep, but he's not exactly alert, either. He hasn't had the energy to do much besides lie down quietly since he returned from meeting Ramuh. Forming a bond with an Eidolon has turned out to be a lot more draining that he thought.

Knowing he's been rather poor company to Okuyasu doesn't exactly feel great either. He really ought to think of some way to make it up to him...

The slam of the door startles him out of his daze.]

Wait, what? What's going on? [He scrambles up to follow after Okuyasu.] What's all that commotion outside?

Futaba/Kanji/Naoto (Futanjoto?), Lavode

[topgun_textiles]

[Kanji passed the iMog back to Suzette, and with that familiar rush of power was donned in his new swanky set of armor and greatsword. After that lake investigation, he'd decided on using his Paladin Asterisk today.

With all the birds losing their collective minds and charging around the resort city, he wagered he needed to ready up early to go all out. He'd seen dabs of blood over the cobblestone, and it sure wasn't Hypello. When he ran an armored boot over one of the droplets, it left a streak. He frowned.]

You're right, it's fresh... It went this way, then! Suit up and let's go!

Maybe KanNaoBa? NaoJiBa? KanTaTo!

[pishirogane]

[iMog to Cristo to hold, Naoto didn't bother changing her job. Instead, she just took out her gun and checked her ammunition while reviewing her new skills on the Slate. New Passive Skills - one for reloading and another for hitting from other angles. Meanwhile, one for higher damage when they whittled this creature's health down and the last if it tried to distance itself.]

Alright... ready.

[She holstered her gun and put the slate into rest.]

We should encounter our target shortly.

Bonnie/Madhuri/Papyrus (PAPYBONHURI!), Tark Varentain

[songbird_slayer]

Oh... these poor things!

[She could only be taken aback by the chaos, the way the large birds kicked up mud and snow every which way. Windows had broken, carts had been ruined, and there were more than enough bird doodies to fertilize an entire city's gardens. Madhuri gingerly stepped around a pile, and fetched her guitar. Her fingers smoothed over the polished wood as her tail lashed in annoyance. Her gaze hardened as she began to play. An odd golden member of the species had nudged her closer to a familiar skeleton and a cutely-dressed moogle, so she wagered she'd lend her aid to them as they saw this through.]

Ready when you folks are. Let's close the curtain on a very naughty culprit!

[einspine]

[This was... certainly not good. Not good in the slightest. Fortunately, he'd packed plenty of items for the trip. A basic weapon, but his posture was tense as he glanced around at the ensuing madness.

Still! This was important. These poor birds needed help! And if helping them meant waging battle against malicious beasts, then, well! He would perform his duty with pride!

Or try.]

I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS, WAS READY BEFORE I EVEN ARRIVED!

IN FACT, I WILL USE MY ABILITIES TO SUPPORT YOU THROUGH THIS ORDEAL! ...SINCE MY CURRENT JOB SELECTION ISN'T THE BEST FOR OFFENSE.

[Fortunately, a ranged weapon does mean his lack of brute strength with this setup is a bit easier to bear, and he holds it at the ready. Just in case.]

Tidus, Nanamo, & Makoto - Modded Battle

[moechocobos]

The observant young chocobo waits by the city gates for the adventurers to prepare themselves, preening and looking around curiously now and then. When the team indicates their readiness she will lead them out past the city walls and beyond, passing by a few other eager chocobo eaters before coming to stop before the one she seems to know they can take on. Perhaps the gold chocobo assigned you to this one just as your feathered teammate was assigned to you, or maybe it’s the unusually intelligent gleam in her eye? Whatever the case, the big monster beats its fists together in anticipation of a good fight.

Re: Tidus, Nanamo, & Makoto - Modded Battle

[nanaimo_bar]

Nanamo had bought potions, antidotes and a light set of cloth armor. In her hands was a staff with a couple of bells on it that jangled.

"It's big," said Nanamo needlessly as she stared down the opponent. She had some experience with the job now, but she wished she had Protect.

"Everyone ready?"

"This is highly dangerous my grace!" Exclaimed Papashan. "But we'll support from the rear!"

Selphie Tilmitt, Baiken, & Vax'ildan - Modded Battle

[moechocobos]

The confident young chocobo waits by the city gates for the adventurers to prepare themselves, preening and looking around curiously now and then. When the team indicates their readiness he will lead them out onto the mountainside, passing by a few other eager chocobo eaters before coming to stop before the one he seems to know they can take on. Perhaps the gold chocobo assigned you to this one just as your feathered teammate was assigned to you? Whatever the case, the big monster beats its fists together in anticipation of a good fight.

[daggercubed]

Vax walks a little ahead of the group, at first -- but he is walking behind the chocobo. He glances at the Chocobo Eaters they pass; he has an appreciative glance, before he sows to a stop, and then he looks ahead. He stares straight on ahead at the huge one that their chocobo companion leads them to. His eyes narrow, for a moment; then, his hands drop to his side, and he pulls out the two katana he received.

Then, he looks to the side at Selphie and Baiken -- slam, slam go the fists of their foe -- and nods once. "All right. We rush right in, then?" he asks. "I'll try to flank it. I'll do the best that way."

He misses his Boots of Haste.

Team Useless - Rejects in Distress (Un)Modded Battle

[moechocobos]

The skeptical young chocobo waits by the city gates for the adventurers to prepare themselves, preening and trying her damnedest to ignore the party she's been assigned. Clearly the gold chocobo had a horrible lapse in judgment. When the team indicates their readiness she will lead them out into the snow, passing by a few other eager chocobo eaters before coming to stop before the one she seems to know they can take on. Perhaps the gold chocobo assigned you to this one just as your feathered teammate was assigned to you? Whatever the case, the big monster beats its fists together in anticipation of a good fight. It has no idea what it's in for.

[chosennobody]

Roxas seemed just as unsure about the chocobo in question, preferring to stay near the rear of the party as they trekked out into the cold. And of course it was snowing, and snow was not, in fact, a wondrous thing, but was a terrible thing that got into the neck of his coat and made the young nobody very uncomfortable.

"What are we even doing out here?" He groaned, ready to turn and trudge back to the city but just then a stick caught his eye and he felt the compulsion to pick it up and try to swing some of the snow and ice off of it.

Team Two and a Half Men - Unmodded Battle

[nyxmare]

[I'm squishing the prompts together sort of.]

Travelling was turning out rather poorly for Nyx so far. He was attempting to get used to the various cities and areas between practicing, as well as grow accustomed to airship flight. When there became news of chocobos running scared into cities and causing havoc he chose to investigate along with so many others.

Splitting from the group Nyx traveled to Lavode to address the issues there. Being approached by a particularly brilliant colored chocobo wasn't the most unusual thing to happen, if Nyx wanted to be honest. Being introduced to other people was beginning to push it though.

He leans on his lance casually, his newly recovered kukris hanging on his belt where they... were essentially useless he would soon learn.

"So. I'm Nyx. What are we thinking in terms of a plan here?"

[wheretheresawill]

Terra shrugs, his two-handed sword slung casually over his shoulder and shifting with the movement of his shoulders. He's not used to having to carry his weapon around everywhere yet.

"My name is Terra. Pleasure to meet you, Nyx. It doesn't seem that complicated: go out there and fight that monster, whatever it's called."

Team Breath of Fire - Unmodded battle

[mech_and_mutt]

If only DAHAK was in any shape to do battle... he'd have this thing flipped on its back before the rest of his team could even blink! But now- here, in Vaikuntha- he was still in the process of earning his wings; and here was his first chance to really cut his teeth. After all, he couldn't say he was well and truly ready for anything if he couldn't handle a monster or two, right?

...Though, admittedly, with something this big, he was glad he had a couple people backing him up. Though he tried his hardest not to stare at Yue the entire time they were in transit-- there was something deeply uncomfortable about seeing someone get stuck in a partially-human form like that. And then there was the matter of Azusa, who had already heard Red's share of boasting. Whether for the Chocobos or only for backing up his own claims, he had to make this good.

But that had never been a problem before.

Red whipped a fresh bone out from a pocket beneath his new Magitek Knight's armor and popped it into his mouth, leering at the gaping-mouthed, twisted-armed beast they were set up against. His iMog was fine staying in Mocha's hands- and he could leave her to make sure that their feathery escort didn't end up in that thing's jaws.

"Don't think it sees us yet. Either of you got a plan in mind?"

[twomeals]

Yue, on his part, wasn't bothered at all by the sight of a talking dog...though he had to resist the urge to pet him. Not the time, not the place. There was something more important than that right now, anyway--the monstrous bird-eating creature they were currently facing off against.

Honestly the fact it ate birds was making him feel about as nervous as the chocobos. Would it mistake him for a chocobo? How many had it eaten? Maybe he should keep his distance? Not that mages needed to be on the front lines in the first place.

Still. This was a battle, and he was a warrior of some sort. It's not like he hadn't killed anyone before, right? He could do this. The harpy held up the little stuffed fox that was his black mage weapon, staring at the enemy with a determined - if somewhat nervous - gaze.

"We could...hit it from behind? Get it before it gets us."

Reno, Johnny, Clarus - (semi-modded?)

[shinra_dog]

Reno never thought he'd be so upset by so many chocobos. Surely even Prompto couldn't be excited about this. But as it became obvious that the giant birds were behaving this way because they were in imminent danger, Reno's attitude changed.

"Of course I'll help!" He had Johnny's back no matter what -- even if a giant bird was involved, prodding and warking and such. Though he was surprised to find them herded all the way to Ela Nhor -- and with Clarus Amicitia, no less. Proper introductions would have to be made, but perhaps not while they were facing... that.

Reno grimaced and shook his head. "That's gross-lookin'," he muttered, facing the chocobo eater with brandished daggers. He was pretty sure their feathered companion agreed with him.

P much.

[moechocobos]

"Indeed," Clarus agreed, drawing his broadsword and inspecting the edge before gripping in firmly before with both hands. "I've not faced such a foe before, but I'm certain we can prevail." In his paladin armor and in the mood for a battle, he's become quite a bit more professional and proper than when he'd previously spoken with Reno. As to their other companion, he gave Johnny a once-over and a nod of greeting before devoting his attention wholly to their enemy.

The chocobo shifted nervously from foot to foot, surreptitiously glancing at his companions as if to wonder if these humans could truly save him from the horror before them. The yellow feathers stuck between the monster's teeth suggested this chocobo, should they fail, would hardly be its first meal of that nature.

The Chocobo Eater in question eyed them all up, but its attention was primarily on their avian companion. It hungered, and by its demeanor an experienced combatant could tell it wasn't taking the human threat as much more than a bump in the road to a chocobo dinner.

"I can draw its attention while the two of you try to damage it from behind or the sides," Clarus suggested in a voice that was rather final, studying the monster before them and attempting to strategize. "It seems to have quite a bit of defense from the front."

Team Lucky Break - unmodded battle

[omnicrafter]

[Truth be told, Irhya had been hoping for a bigger catch than this. More than the chocobo itself, she'd wanted to exercise her skills (or lack thereof now, apparently) against something... tougher. Meaner. Not a teenage chocobo eater, as it were -- some teens are obnoxious no matter what, from the looks of it.

Still, it seems she's in this for the long haul now, not to mention the two others the chocobo has enthusiastically nudged into the fray with her. For a while, she averts eye contact, then decides to just bite the bullet with a sign, planting her sword into the ground in a frankly terrible habit.]

So... I'm not sure if I should assume you two are new to this or not. How confident are you, exactly?

[despairing_hope]

[He wasn't sure what to do about the nudging, but also didn't fight it. Though he seemed to give in reluctantly he didn't fight it. Sometimes going with the flow was simply the best answer.

When the question was asked he confidently raised his hand up, a smile on his face as he started to proudly proclaim....]

I would be very confident if this was a video game.

Team Chocobros (minus the Shield)

[regalblaze]

[A Black Chocobo. Ignis is not sure if chocobos here have the same temperament as the chocobos back on Eos, but the black bird has been eyeing him critically.

Ignis was mere moments from saying 'I have nothing of value for you to take' and the only thing that was stopping him from doing so was the fact that they were on a mission. The Golden Chocobo had already left, leaving Noctis, Prompto, and Ignis to team up with their new team leader.

But before they set out-]

Are you all prepared?

[Usually, going into battle doesn't worry him. But now, without the skills they were well versed in, Ignis concerns are back tenfold.]

[warpstriking]

[Noctis is doing his best for Ignis' sake not to smirk too much. Yes, he caught the look he's giving the poor Black Chocobo that seems to have been assigned to them by Goldilocks. (Yes, that's what he's going to call it in his head, hush.) Which is why he's going to simply try and stay between him and the bird. If only so someone isn't tempted to make Vaikunthian fried chocobo out of the guy.]

Ready as I'll ever be. Prompto?

[He even begrudgingly brought the one rod he seemed to have an easy time casting spells through. Sorry, Prompto. No cactuar stuffed toy today.]

Team What - Hunk, Dylas and Sparks - unmodded

[red_planet_blues]

[Sparks wasn't fond of chocobos when in Crystallis, and so far, they weren't changing his opinion on this planet either. They had been everywhere he turned, causing chaos in the city. Sparks has seen herds of animals on Mars act similarly when spooked, so he can only assume something has driven them from their homes and into town. He manages to catch up with some familiar faces while out there, which is a good thing, considering what's out there shouldn't be faced alone.

Before they can even make it out of town, they're approached by a gold chocobo, who is glad to see some strong adventurers. Sparks has never seen a gold chocobo before, but he'd heard about them back on Crystallis. The bird urges them to follow along, but Sparks looks to Dylas and Hunk first.]

Whoa. Is, uh, that what I think it is?

[chefbayardee]

[ Hunk knows when something's up, so as excited as he was to see Arito covered in chocobos, he wanted to be ready. Lucky for him, anxiety led to over-preparedness, and he'd begun casually munching on some Geezard Jerky to give himself a Strength and HP Boost. It wasn't much, at least until the hairs started to stand up on the back of his neck.

He was about to enter flight fight mode, when the particularly sparkly chocobo made itself known. Honestly, between the sand and the fact that yellow and gold were similar, Hunk didn't pick up on the difference. So he can't help but look over at Sparks and chuckle. ]

That's... that's a chocobo, Marshall Sparks.

Team Kendy - Kenichi and Cindy, Unmodded

[failtsuninari]

[Kenichi was in Nakagawa at the time the chocobos overtook the town. As the home of the Cavalier guild, everyone, including him, pitched in with their attempts to pacify the giant birds running amok. Seeing the birds this distressed was definitely a reason to worry. Whatever drove the wild ones into the town, meant all the cavaliers' mounts were in danger as well. Eventually he, along with his chocobo Kohaku and her chick, had to pull away to get a breather close to the outskirts.

That chance for respite evaporated when the gold chocobo appeared in front of them. Along with the fabulously shiny bird, a yellow female approached as well. ]

So...you want me and your friend here to deal with whatever's out there? Okay I guess, but I think we're going to need a little more help than this.

[tuneyourheaders]

[Cindy had been traveling when everything went a bit chaotic and Nakagawa had been where she finally got caught up in the thick of things.

Wiping a gloved hand across her forehead, the blonde had been about to try and herd a few more chocobos out of the fray when she spotted a gold chocobo approaching a man not far from her along with a second female. Curiosity got the better of her and she stepped closer just as the man spoke--and she couldn't help but grin.]

Maybe I could offer some help? Might as well since I'm here!

team religious connotations rutile/elly/fei: tark varentain (un-modded)

[transect]

( ironically, it was this human, elhaym— that had prompted rutile into thinking about returning to the battlefield again. sure it has been thousands of years but surely they weren't that rusty? a fairy trailed behind them as the gem tilted a head at the approaching chocobo, reaching deep into a pocket of the lab coat to produce...

a set of shears? surely rutile didn't mean to perform a dissection right here on this bird...? ) Ah... ( the tool is lowered back into the depths of their labcoat, as they turn back to glance at the two humans they had accompanied. )

It seems to be leading us somewhere. ( i guess that means impromptu surgery was out. for now. )

[reincarnationception]

[Fei eyes Rutile's shears a bit warily before stepping forward]

Hey there, we're not gonna hurt you.

[His voice is soft and coaxing as he slowly approaches the bird, trying to lure it over.]