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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. ]

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[He's definitely not dealing with someone who's too easy to impress.]

Of course I think so, pal! Sure, you got a good thing going with your photography thing, and you should chase your dreams and all. But it doesn't hurt to have a hobby on the side!

[He pauses as he considers that.]

Detective Prompto! ...Whoa, pal! That would be really sweet! It would be like... like if we had a child! Our own feathery child! [He sniffles and wipes a tear from his eye.]

Huh...I'll keep that in mind, then, my dude! Thanks for the vote of confidence.

[ Even if it's misplaced and now it is going to lead Prompto down an embarrassing path...but at least he'll be expressing himself??

Anyway, if Prompto finds anything odd about Gumshoe talking about them having a child, he doesn't show it. ]

It'd have all our best qualities, too! Your detectiveyness, and my...featheriness! Oh, I can run fast, too. I wonder if chocobos are any good at solving mysteries...

Anytime, pal! I'll always vote confidently for you! [Even if it leads to embarrassment.]

That sounds incredible!! I dunno anything about chocobos, but if there's gonna be any that're good at solving mysteries, it'll be our child. It'll have both of our intellects combined, so... so we're talking some next-level master detective here! That kid'll put us out of our jobs!!

Damn right it will! And I wouldn't even be mad about it. D'you think we could find a trenchcoat that would fit it? I wonder if chocobos can use magnifying glasses...

[ Asking the real questions here. ]

Maybe when you teach it about how to do detective stuff, you could...show me a thing or two, too?

Huh, I never thought about any of that. I like to think that there's a trenchcoat for everyone, pal!! ...Especially if we ask a tailor to make one. And you can always hand it a magnifying glass and see how it takes to it! That's how you'll Know.

[He pauses a moment and then smiles.]

Of course, pal! You might just have potential like the chocobo. I could show both of you the ropes!

[ Well, it's not as if Prompto is short on chroma, he can probably blow some cash on getting a trenchcoat tailored for a...chocobo...

Hopefully the chocobo likes wearing clothes! ]

For real? That'd be awesomesauce! [ He practically sings the word. ] Oh, oh — do I need to pick out a cool undercover name?!

[ He might be conflating detective work with espionage. ]

[There's no creature that wouldn't love a trenchcoat!]

Awesome...sauce? Geez, the things young people say these days... [He blinks.] Um, no. You don't need a codename or anything to be a detective. ...But hey, if that makes it more fun for you, then knock yourself right out, pal!

[ "If it makes it more fun for him" is the only reason that Prompto needs to do anything, tbh. ]

Great! I've always sorta used "Quicksilver" as a code name in games and stuff...so maybe I can be Detective Quicksilver.

[ What a nerd. ]

Whoa. Now there's a name that can strike fear into the hearts of criminals!! Alright then, we have a deal... Trainee Quicksilver!

Righteous! [ what year is it prompto ] Soooo, when can we start?

Good question, pal! ...I'm a little busy currently since I'm still to the Moon Knights and all. Gimme a few weeks, and then we'll get this show on the road!

It's a date, then! I'll bug you in a few weeks.

[ But circling back just a bit... ]

Wait, so you joined up with the Moon Knights? I didn't know Moonblessed could join 'em! Buuuut why not, I guess?

Great!

I sure did, pal! Anyone's able to join, as long as you can pass the exam!

[ Oh...an exam............ ]

What...kind of exam? Is it like, practical-show-em-you-can-shoot or a written test?

The answer to that, pal, would be 'all of the above'! [He answers with a smug grin.] See, it's got both a written and physical part! That's how they know you're up to snuff!

[ WELL there go his chances of ever making it in...not that he was really considering it, but still. ]

Dang...I'm not so good at taking tests. Guess I'll just have to follow in the spirit of your footsteps!

Hey now, I'm sure you wouldn't be so bad! But then again, I'm sure you'll have your hands full with our arrangement for now. I'll have you know that Dick Gumshoe's Patented Detective Training Course ain't no cakewalk in the park, pal!

R-right, sir, yes, sir! I'm ready for whatever you throw my way! But, uh, mayyyybe we can leave any written tests for later? Like, way later?

[ He just wants to get somewhere before he inevitably fails the test! ]

Of course!! Now that's a good idea, pal! I'll save that for last, and make it the really big finale test! I'll be pulling out all the stops for it!! So you can look forward to it, pal!

[At least you can't expect too much difficulty from a Gumshoe test...]

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