video;

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[ Cue the video feed, which begins with a way-too-close-up of Prompto's face. What can be seen of his face, which is mostly just his eyes and freckled nose, looks excited as hell. This is sort of an impromptu broadcast, but he can't not share this. This is a big, big moment for him.

Everything is about to freakin' change. ]

Heyaz! It's ya boy, Prompto. [ ......... ] Uh, so, y'know that special magic chalk you can get from the Ware Wolf guy? Oh, shit, is that supposed to be on the DL? A-anyway. I got some of that biz, aaaaand now — well, I'll just let it speak for itself.

[ The video then turns away from Prompto's face and to a chalk drawing on the ground: a near-complete rendering of a chocobo inside of circle. That's it. It's literally just a poorly-drawn chocobo inside of a circle, with a bit of its tail missing. It'd been near completion when he decided to share this monumental moment with everyone he possibly could, and he still holds a piece of the chalk in his hand, ready to finish off the last of the drawing. Let's all beseech the summoning gods to not bring forth a chocobo as disfigured as the one that Prompto drew, but its shape is at least recognizable to those who are familiar with the species. ]

Bam. Check it! If this actually works, I'm gonna be the proud papa of a brand new chocobo! One that's alllll my own! But I'll let you guys ride it, if you ask nicely.

[ Anyway, enough chit-chat, it's time for action!!! As he squats down near the drawing again, the feed catches him drawing the last bit of the chocobo's tail. For a moment that stretches into eons, nothing happens, but then —

There's a flash of light that temporarily blocks out anything from come through on the video, but as it begins to fade, there is the distinct, unmistakable sound of a kweh.

In the center of the crudely-drawn-but-apparently-effective summoning circle stands a majestic, bright yellow chocobo. ]

Holyyyyyyy shit! It actually — a-are you guys seeing this? It actually worked! Holy shit, he — she?? She's beautiful, have you ever seen a more fluffy, sweet, perfect animal in the whole wide multiverse?! C'mere — wait, what am I gonna name it? I gotta name it —

[ ...The chocobo turns and starts to trot away. Bye! ]

— aaaand it's leaving. Okay, uhhhh, leave me some name suggestions, look forward to my 24-hour livestream of chocobo life coming at'chu soon! Crap—

[ And the video feed cuts off as he breaks into a run to catch his wayward son or daughter. ]

Comments

voice

[purport]

[ It comes as no surprise that Sandalphon doesn't quite understand some of what Prompto says. Seeing as he owes the guy some aerial photography time, he'd have greeted him anyway, but... ]

I assume such fowl are native to your realm?

[ He's never seen anything like it. ]

Re: voice

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[ To be fair, a lot of people probably didn't understand what Prompto was saying, given how fast he was talking. But he can't help it — he's been waiting for this day for soooo long! ]

Sure are! To mine and a few others, but not Prismatica, sadly. But this a bona fide chocobo straight outta Lucis! I'd know those feathers anywhere.

[ He wasn't entirely sure summoning a creature would work, but lo and behold, he lucked out. ]

voice

[purport]

[ Prompto does seem excited about this bird, and Sandalphon supposes he must be a fan. ]

I see. Will this world be able to meet the dietary needs of a...chocobo?

[ The word feels foreign on his tongue, and the unnatural way the syllables roll off it makes this obvious. ]

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[ "Fan" might be underselling it a bit. "Zealot" is probably the more accurate descriptor...

Sandalphon presents a good question, though, and one that Prompto...probably should have answered before now. But he wasn't even sure if this would work. Everything else seemed secondary to actually getting the chocobo here. ]

Iiiii...think so? I mean, they love gysahl greens the most, and I dunno if I can get those here, buuuut I get any kind of lettuce or kale or whatever would work! Wish there was some way to find out without making it sick though.

[purport]

[ He thinks he sees Prompto's dilemma. And knowing as he does that non-native plants will wither soon after any form of harvest, he can imagine this only compounds the difficulty of providing for a living creature.

Especially one that Prompto is evidently delighted to see. ]

Others may be familiar with their dietary needs, if you were to post an inquiry.

[ If only these chocobos were to be found in the Skydom. Lucifer would have had answers in such a case, but there exists the possibility that someone in this place would know acceptable dietary options for Prompto'z new, large bird. ]

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[ He brightens up at the suggestion. Of course! Why didn't he think of that? ]

Good call! I can't be the first person here to get a chocobo, right? Seems like a bunch of people know what they are, sooo I just gotta cross my fingers that someone else has figured this out already. If not...guess we'll start with lettuce and go from there.

[ He's relatively sure it won't make the bird sick, at least. It just won't make it love him. ]

There's a lot more to parenting than I realized, heh...

[purport]

Parenting?

[ What a puzzling choice of words. Didn't mortals consider themselves parents when they had an active role in creating and fostering a life? Primals having no such relationships, he has no real frame of reference.

Still, it's an interesting thought. ]

I should imagine being responsible for a life would involve a great deal of effort and consideration. But you do appear fond of this chocobo already.

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[ It's not such an unusual notion as far as humans are concerned, but Prompto probably takes the idea of being a parent to his pets to extreme lengths. At least no one has to worry about him being negligent, even if his ability to discipline leaves something to be desired. ]

I sure am! I mean, she's basically, like, my firstborn. I'd do anything for her! D'you have any pets, Sandy?

[ He might've picked up the nickname from Lucio, sorry. ]

[purport]

[ His nickname sure does get around... But then, he's been called that for so long, and by so many, he doesn't even think about it. ]

No, Primals generally do not keep pets. [ Though he knows some have steeds, and there are surely a few exceptions with something that constitutes a pet, like Baal with his cat. ] But have you selected a name for your chocobo, then?

[ Surely, Prompto has something in mind, or so he imagines. ]

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[ Oh, he's got something in mind...almost too much in mind. That's why he wanted to hear suggestions — maybe someone else would suggest a clear winner, but all it's done is widened the pool. ]

It's more like I've picked six or seven names for my chocobo. You don't think it would be too confusing if I used 'em all, would you?

[ ...Yes, yes it would, but he is naively hopeful. ]

[purport]

Nicknames may be ample [ And he speaks from considerable experience, with a range between "Sandy from the garden" and "Grumplephon"... ] but a name should be unique. Singular. Just as you are Prompto.

[ The one and only Prompto among them still yet, so far as Sandalphon is aware. Not that he's much for networking, but it strikes him as distinctive. ]

Do none seem to fit more than the others?

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[ Grumplephon...don't tell Prompto that one, or he'll find an excuse to use it sometime.

But he's absolutely right that the name should be something unique, and given Prompto's penchant for......creativity, there's little doubt Prompto will settle on something special, in one way or another. The problem is getting down to that one name. ]

I dunno...I mean, there's ones I like, but I'm not sure how well they fit her yet, y'know? Maybe I need to give a few of 'em a trial run.

[purport]

[ Tragically, Vyrn isn't here to share this among a slew of other nicknames Sandalphon has managed to garner. Perhaps one day... ]

As she's only just arrived, familiarity may avail you as well. [ He recalls distinctly that he had no idea what to call his dragon, until he crossed paths with someone who asked him about her. ] One may befit her personality better than the rest.

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Exactly, my dude! Plus, like, she's got enough personality she might just tell me what ones she likes and doesn't like.

[ ... ]

N-nonverbally, I mean. She can't talk. If only...

[ Though maybe that's something to ask the Ware Wolf guy about next time. Does he have anything that can make animals talk? ]

[purport]

There may be those who can understand such things around here. Some Primals have that capacity, although I can't say I'm among them.

[ Prompto might well find someone who can put a chocobo's sounds or thoughts to words, varied as those brought to this world happen to be. ]

If it interests you, perhaps you might inquire.

[punshots]

Oh man — I didn't even think of that! D'you know anyone here I could hit up?

[ If not, he might just have to ask the network abroad. He's always wanted to speak with a chocobo and hear their no-doubt wise and timeless thoughts. They probably hold all the secrets of the universe...yeah, he's got to do this. ]

[purport]

I'm afraid not, but if I meet such a person, I will notify you.

[ With that being said, there is one other matter he thinks to address. It's been quite some time, but he hasn't forgotten.

Primals seldom do, after all. ]

Though I still owe you that lift, as well.

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[ Prompto hasn't forgotten either, though he isn't one to necessarily ask for favors to be cashed in. But since Sandy brings it up... ]

So you do! I mean — seriously, don't feel obligated. Buuut not gonna lie, a flight like that'd be pret-ty sweet for some aerial shots.

[ He may have already given some consideration to where the best photo ops are from the sky. ]

[purport]

It wouldn't do for me to shirk my debts.

[ Not when he needs to live up to the mantle of Supreme Primarch, not that anyone has leveled that expectation on him but himself. ]

Besides, I am curious about what you would select.

[ After all that talk of lighting, he has wondered what Prompto would choose. ]