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[punshots]

[ 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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[blkwings]

[Holy shit.

Holy shit.

Holy shit, it worked. Gladio's been observing, much the same way he does with Prompto's network posts. (Maybe he missed seeing him around the apartment and this is a way of dealing with the fact the baby of the groups all grown up and living away now?) and he flicks on the video shortly after.

...And probably while Prompto's running, he'll be notified of a response.]

Damn, man. That's impressive as hell.
Hey- where the hell's it gonna live?

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[liveandforgive]

[ Cloud's on his way to the green markets to replace some flowers in his apartment when he could have sworn he heard a very familiar cry. Followed by the sound of large feet padding along the ground in long strides. There aren't many like it, and while he's aware there are others from different worlds that had Chocobos of their own?

This is the first time Cloud's face to face with one! ...for all of half a second as the majestic bird is on the loose and running past him. ]

There's Chocobos here too...-?

[ Aaand there goes someone in hot pursuit. Cloud's eyebrow lift as he tries to wrap his head around the scene in front of him. He hasn't seen the network post that predates this, so he's left wondering how he hasn't spotted one until just now. Shaking his head, the spiky-haired blond finds himself following after Prompto as he attempts to catch up and join the chase, wherever that Chocobo's heading anyway...]

Where'd you get a Chocobo?

[ He asks when he does catch up. ]

[punshots]

[ ...What a perfect valid question that he doesn't have a good answer to! Honestly, he was just focused on seeing if the chalk actually worked, not, you know, all the responsibilities that would come after... ]

Uhhhh — [ If he sounds a little out of breath, it's because yeah, he's still chasing that bird. ] In our guest bedroom? Probably? It'll totally fit!

[ Maybe those high-tech room decorating panels can change it into a stable??? ]

[punshots]

[ Honestly, Prompto hasn't even had the time to stop and appropriately appreciate the fact that there's a chocobo here now, and it's his. While he can't be sure someone else hasn't had the same idea as him, suffice it to say that chocobos aren't native here, and he hadn't seen any during his time in the Circle, either. This is, effective, his first time seeing a chocobo in the flesh in almost a year and a half.

...Too bad he has to spend the moment chasing after it rather than hugging it and cooing at it as he would like to be doing.

He's not making much headway in catching the bird, because even if he's fleet-footed himself, he is definitely not as fast as a chocobo. Fortunately, help soon arrives in the form of an unfamiliar guy (but with a great hairdo, he might add), who actually knows what it is they're chasing. It's a promising start! ]

A bad chalk drawing! It's a long story! [ IT'S REALLY NOT... ] Maybe I should've drawn it with shorter legs...

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[tayoru]

[ Whenever Prompto has the time, after having his wild chocobo goose chase hunting down his new feathered friend, there will be a video message waiting for him. ]

Prompto, Gladio has informed me you have summoned a Chocobo.

[ The angle of the video is directed a bit too far upward, which gives a very clear view of a pair of horns sprouting from Ignis' temples as well as a pair of floppy rabbit ears. ]

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[fearlessly]

[ if he says 'it's ya boy prompto' one more time it's grounds for divorce tbh..

anyway, alisaie is out at work at the moment, but she always has her watch available - and her inventory, as well. there are bookshelves behind her, their spines old and worn, and that's definitely mrs. triggleby the old bodice ripper loving prismal herself waving to prompto in the middle distance.

anyway, alisaie lifts a piece of chalk into the frame. ]

You know, I've one of my own, as well.

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[hunksmash]

Holy crow! I love this giant chicken! What a sweetie! And it has a saddle. Can you ride it?

... What about Dumplin'?

[punshots]

[ Ah, just the person he wanted to talk to! If there's anyone who can help Prompto learn the ropes to taking care of another living, breathing animal full-time, it's Ignis.

The horns and ears don't go unnoticed by Prompto, though. That's odd...it's not Sanguis time, and those definitely are Iris features, not Sanguis ones... ]

Sure have! And the whole thing went completely, 100% according to plan! Want me to bring her by so you can meet her?

[ He has determined by now, at least, that the chocobo is a girl, even if the name is still pending. ]

[punshots]

[ Look, she chose this...

But even if he's chasing down a chocobo, Prompto is one to mind his manners, and he waves to Mrs. Triggleby in the background before turning his attention fully to Alisaie. Gotta impress the girlf's boss!! Which is definitely what he's doing right now with his giant chicken. ]

And? What're you waiting for? You could be chasin' down a 'bo with me right now if you used it!

[ Isn't she missing out!!! ]

[punshots]

[ At least Prompto has grown familiar enough with what "chickens" are to get the comparison. But chocobos are soooo much better than chickens! Not that he's biased, or anything. ]

Isn't it amazing? I can't wait to take it home and pet it and ride on its back — oh, yeah, you can ride it — maybe I can even make a little nest for it to sleep in in my bedroom...

[ He pauses to consider the name. ]

Hey, that's pretty cute! Dumplin'...sounds like something Cindy might've called it.

[hunksmash]

[ Pompto's talk of spoiling the Big, Cute Bird get a prolonged, background "Awwww!" He definitely hopes it gets its own bed! Or maybe a whole, big ol' coop! ]

I don't know who that is, but... sure! It's cute and round, so I think it'd fit alright!

"Chocobo" sounds more like a candy, though, and dumplings are usually savory... [ And, oh-- Right. ] Naming it something cutesy isn't, like, below its dignity, right?

[fearlessly]

Of course I could, but where do you even plan to keep this one?

[ they don't have room for one chocobo, let alone two!! ]

[punshots]

...Y'know, dude, when you put it like that, kiiiind of sounds like you want to eat it.

[ And perish the thought, even if eating other fowl is totally normal and he has no problem with it. But eating a chocobo is just wrong. ]

But nah, cutesy names are definitely on the table. I don't think I could take it seriously if I named it something like...Grim Reaper Skeleton, or something.

[ But that sounds like a dope name for a death metal band. ]

[punshots]

[ Ah, right. That's the question of the day, isn't it? Can't they all just appreciate the fact that he summoned a chocobo from beyond the realm with a bad chalk drawing? ]

...D'you think Alphinaud would mind a roomie?

[ prompto no ]

[tayoru]

[ Thankfully for Prompto, Gladio fully omitted the fact that the bird ran off as soon as it was brought to existence, very nearly getting itself lost. So far you seem completely competent son, so good job.

But the fact that he needs to mention that detail makes him think he fucked up. Just a little. ]

I suppose it has been quite some time since I've had the company of a Chocobo. [ Excluding Prompto. ] I would imagine you would have your hands full at the moment with preparations, but if you'd like, you're both welcome to come by for a bit.

[fearlessly]

[ she just

laughs... ]

Oh, you are welcome to ask him, but you know full well what his answer will be.

[hunksmash]

What? No. It's got a saddle! You don't eat things with saddles! Y'know... Usually. I think.

It's just got "choco" in it, which reminds me of "chocolate." It's like a nickname for a bon-bon or something.

[ Does that get him out of the woods? ]

Anyway, I'm still on board with Dumplin'. Or, like... Mochi. Or Pillow. Or Dollop.

[ It just looks like an adorable, big-ass ball of fluff! Is it secretly as awful as ostriches? He, for one, sure hopes not. ]

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[liberaltus]

From what world does this Chocobo come from, praytell?

[punshots]

[ Props to Gladio for doing him a solid there, even if Prompto will give his incompetence away soon enough. But really, the chocobo won't want for any attention — he's going to give it all too much attention, honestly, and that's going to be where the problems arise. ]

Great! Then it's a choco-date. We've got a photoshoot real quick here in the groves [ of course they do ], but how about we stop by after that?

[ That will also give Ignis some time to prepare for Prompto attempting to bring a chocobo inside the apartment. ]

[punshots]

[ Oh, yeah...didn't Alisaie tell him once about Alphinaud getting kicked by a wild chocobo? Good times, good times. ]

Soooo, it's a yes, then! Man, I'm kind of jelly, Alph gets to snuggle with a chocobo at night.

[ Rather than a gremlin, like he does. ]

[punshots]

[ Alright, alright, that's a fair enough explanation, and mostly Prompto just wanted to tease him for the fun of it. Most people wouldn't seriously think about eating a chocobo! Well, most sane people, anyway. ]

I definitely like where you're going with the food vibe. What's the cutest food you can think of? ...And actually, uh, what's mochi?

[ And no, don't worry, they are certainly not as awful as ostriches. A little stinky perhaps, but to be honest, Prompto kind of likes that unmistakable chocobo musk. ]

[punshots]

this one's from Eos! that's the world i'm from too btw
but there's actually a few worlds that have them
it's too bad they're not native on Prismatica because they are so CUTE

[kayssistant]

[Kay remembers Prompto talking about chocobos and how they're yellow and not, in fact, chocolate-colored. She's happy that he's able to get a chocobo of his own here.]

Ooh, ooh, name it after a friend who is...a birdbrain! [Get it? GET IT? Of course she's just kidding.]

[punshots]

[ She might be joking, but look, Prompto's naming skills leave something to be desired, nothing is too dumb to be off the table. ]

Not a bad idea, buuut I'm pretty sure I'm the birdbrain friend. [ AT LEAST HE'S AWARE... ] And I can't go naming it Prompto! That'd just get confusing.

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[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. ]