[Gladio continues to talk with his Moogle, discovering she is a girl, likes pretty things, and is super serious about making sure she's helpful. He's finally given her a name, though he has to reassure her that the name is a compliment, when a second Moogle comes up to him.

Aren't people only supposed to have one? Oh - he smiles at the newcomer and chuckles.]

I don't mind givin' you a lift if you need help finding your companion. Unless... [His voice trails off as he notices the approach of a half-man, half-snake creature. Muscles tense, ready to spring into action if this was something like the Marilith, Midgardsormr, or Naga monsters from home.

Noodle, previously listening to this other Moogle start speaking and trying to be the first one to get picked up by this giant that is her person (and he's so nice too!), is about to tell him to wait his turn because she gets the first shoulder ride when this ... snake-person comes up. Two big and scary people in one moment is too much and with a sound of surprise, she ducks behind Gladio's still-crouching form to cling to his back as he stands.]

Eeep! [Anything else is lost to the fabric of Gladio's shirt, which might be a good thing since chances are being referred to as 'Scary Snake' would likely offend this ... person?]

Uh, hey. Name's Gladiolus Amicitia. [A small wave.] The little guy in blue and white yours? Why're you trying to get rid of him? Seems sweet enough.