1st Entry

[tantailizing]

[Short and hurried scribbles, but it's a message in the journal anyway.]

I thought I saw tracks a while ago and I was right! Guys, there are chocobos here!

Be back in a bit, I'm going to get some greens!

Comments

[tantailizing]

Nah, you got this~

[Stepping back, Zidane's just going to watch cause the moment that 'kweh!' sounds, they're off.]

[At the sound of cheering, he's pretty sure Boco's doing a pretty good job showing off just how a chocobo handles. He'd raced off so fast too, and h he probably wouldn't slow down until Balthus gave a tug at his feathers. And it looks like he's got that part down when they return.]

[Once dismounted, Boco comes nosing over to Zidane, kweh-ing and tilting his head. Yeah, he earned it - Zidane takes a green from his pouch and gives it to the big bird.]

I can't say all chocobos we'll see around will be as friendly as Boco is, but sure!

[grappleking]

[Idly, Balthus reaches up to scratch the spot behind where he's pretty sure Boco's ears are.

It's hard to tell on birds.]

Nice! Even if they've got bad attitudes, I bet they'd be fun anyway. I can respect a bird that's a little scrappy.

[Kindred spirits and all, though Balthus himself is almost pathologically friendly.]

I should let you get back to whatever you and this guy were gonna do, but thanks for giving me the chance to take him for a spin. You guys need help with anything now?

[tantailizing]

Oh, like the challenge? I can respect that.

[Besides, a scrappy chocobo would make a better fighting companion.]

You're welcome. We're gonna get a few rounds so he gets to know Reverein too so we got this. Thanks for the offer though.

[grappleking]

Hell yeah! Life's no fun if you aren't overcoming hurdles every now and then. Love a good challenge, in or out of the ring.

[He's a hard man to get down, it would seem— Balthus is all enthusiasm. For now, however, he raises a hand to offer a wave.]

In that case, though, have a good time! I'll see you both around.

[tantailizing]

Oh 'the ring', huh?

[It sounded like he was a soldier earlier, but maybe he's both.]

Sure, see ya!