to everyone

[cointosser]

Greetings to Summoned friends and strangers alike;

I come to you with an inquiry -- rare for me, I know. As much as I like discovering things on my full own efforts, I can admit I'm a little perplexed with the current predicament. On a recent bout of monster huntering in the desert (not on my part, of course), my companion and I came across a most peculiar specimen. These great beasts appear to be quite domesticated, and are not suited for a desert environment, what with their thick plumage and docile nature. One was caught in the midst of an absorber's hunt (which I do insist all stay away from; the monster hunter in question was very aware of how to deal with one) and injured, while the others appeared to be a mother with a chick.

Now, I have studied the Free Cities' bestiaries to the best of my ability, and have not seen mention of such birds before.

I thought saving the beasts would be all to speak of the story, but I'm afraid one has followed me back to Cadens and taken a liking to me. However, I do not have the heart to turn her away, and thus have taken to stabling her alongside a family horse. She did not appear to mind being tied or bridled. She is in fact a terribly sweet creature, and though she seems happy enough to eat the hay provided, I would be remiss if I did not attempt to find out her proper diet.

And so I ask, friends, thus: have you any knowledge of a similar creature? She is large in stature, towering over myself, and with bright golden plumage. She does not appear to be capable of flight.

[And because he's a little medieval man, there's a portrait following the letter:]

Comments

[oversurge]

What'd I tell ya?

[funbreaker]

Can you truly blame me for being a tad skeptical, given your report?

[oversurge]

Yeah, yeah, everyone's a critic.
Next time, I'll give it to you in triplicate.

[funbreaker]

Please, that won't be necessary.
Now that we have this confirmation, do you plan to tame one of your own?

[oversurge]

Ugh, you kidding me? Hell no.

Might try to convince the horse guy to take a few on, though.

[ Taming these things is extra work, and Reno's not about that life. ]

[funbreaker]

A decent idea. I certainly wouldn't mind having a few on-hand at the stables.

[ As someone with a breadth of survivalist skills, Thancred might even be able to help the "horse guy" in this task. And Reno will simply ride his coattails, it seems. ]

[cointosser]

It would have been quite helpful if you gave me the answer instead of gossiping between each other, lightning man!

[oversurge]

You already got your answer, plant man. What am I gonna waste my time repeating it for?

Anyway, caught one runnin' outside my window a couple nights ago, so looks like you ain't the only one seeing chocobos.

[cointosser]

Because it's helpful, Renaldo, and every man should strive to be better than he is.

Wait, really? Where are you? We led the few we found to a watering whole, but I cannot imagine someone with your -- complexion -- is spending much time out in the desert.

[oversurge]

It's Reno, thanks.

Your under-toasted ass really gonna be the one to give me shit for that?

[ There's a question that's been asked which he's totally not answering. ]

[cointosser]

Yes, yes, I've got it now. And that's Master Bard Jaskier to you.

Do not let my gentle and elegant demeanor betray you. I do, in fact, work. Possibly much more than those less blessed than myself. Both in complexion and in endurance. I remember one of us lagged a bit behind during our last race, and it wasn't me, so...

[oversurge]

Yeah, whatever.

And don't go spreading lies just 'cause you're jealous of how pretty I am.

[cointosser]

Oh, please. You're very fine, on a scale of all people to myself, but one must remember to stay humble.

That is you, not me.