At least one of them does. Considering all he does is rinse them off half the time. Especially of dairy is involved.

And what kind of friend would he be if he didn't try to cheer him up, in his own way? Really now, Specs. Someone should know this by now even if he's... well, not so guarded any more behind the snark (it's still there, mind), but the future holds enough heartache that being upset about a chocobo with a penchant for pickpocketing shiny objects seems silly to him.

OK, maybe just a little bit. Also don't categorize them by type that's just unfair.

"Would be a bit concerned if you could." Because, really, anyone who doesn't think they're cute at some point has either never seen one or leads a very sad existence.