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Jaskier "old-timey fuckboy" Alfred Pankratz ([personal profile] cointosser) wrote in [community profile] abraxasnet2023-08-01 04:50 pm

to everyone

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:]

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[personal profile] funbreaker 2023-08-02 08:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[ So Reno didn't just send him some drunken 3AM text after all?

Hmm. ]


As Himeka has already deduced, that looks a great deal like a chocobo, save for the little sprigs sprouting from its head and neck. Perhaps those are embellishments?

They are large, rideable birds from our star. Some people even race them, but they are often used to transport goods or to take an adventurer from place to place. Wild ones tend to live in forested areas rather than deserts, though they are quite capable of protecting themselves when the need arises.


[ He could probably go on, but that's a decent primer on chocobos, he thinks. ]
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[personal profile] oversurge 2023-08-02 09:10 pm (UTC)(link)
What'd I tell ya?
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[personal profile] funbreaker 2023-08-02 09:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Can you truly blame me for being a tad skeptical, given your report?
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[personal profile] oversurge 2023-08-02 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, yeah, everyone's a critic.
Next time, I'll give it to you in triplicate.
Edited 2023-08-02 21:25 (UTC)
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[personal profile] funbreaker 2023-08-02 09:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Please, that won't be necessary.
Now that we have this confirmation, do you plan to tame one of your own?
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[personal profile] oversurge 2023-08-02 10:03 pm (UTC)(link)
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. ]
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[personal profile] funbreaker 2023-08-02 10:08 pm (UTC)(link)
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. ]
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[personal profile] oversurge 2023-08-02 09:30 pm (UTC)(link)
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.
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[personal profile] oversurge 2023-08-02 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
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. ]
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[personal profile] oversurge 2023-08-02 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, whatever.

And don't go spreading lies just 'cause you're jealous of how pretty I am.
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[personal profile] funbreaker 2023-08-02 10:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Well then. Someone is defensive, but based on the little that Thancred knows of Jaskier (most of it rumors and chatter from those in the castle, now), he can't say he's surprised. With that sort of fame also comes a massive ego. ]

I will say that art is hardly my forte. I'll assume this is merely a stylistic choice, then.

[ No need to get into an argument over it when there are far more important things to discuss. ]

Yes, normally you would saddle them before riding, though someone skilled could likely manage bareback if needed.
One will thrive on its own if given enough attention by the one who keeps it, I suspect. This one sounds as if it's already been domesticated, so you're in luck there.
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[personal profile] funbreaker 2023-08-09 05:38 pm (UTC)(link)
I think she'll be more than happy with you if given enough attention and taken out on rides with some regularity.

Their favorite foods are greens. Gysahl greens in particular, though I don't believe that exact plant exists here. Think "leafy vegetable."
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[personal profile] funbreaker 2023-08-09 05:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't feed her donuts.
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[personal profile] funbreaker 2023-08-14 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, Moglad. The one reliable Moogle in all of the Horizon, it seems.

I can do that, certainly. What sort of magic do you use, if you don't mind my asking?
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[personal profile] funbreaker 2023-08-16 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
She's created a few more to run a cafe of sorts in another's domain, though they're not exactly what you'd call competent.

Green magic? That's a new one, though white magic is likely the closest we have as a point of comparison. In any case, you sound more than capable of giving your new chocobo friend a diet that will keep her content. I'll make the dropoff at your domain before the day is out, rest assured.

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