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lifeaftr2018-07-21 10:59 pm
shatteredlenses) wrote in lifeaftr2018-07-21 10:59 pm
Chocobo Chaos!
Who: The Chocobros and You!
What: The long awaited hatching of a pair of chocobo eggs and the chaos it causes.
When: The week of 7/20
Where: In and around Cottage 2, Islet 1
Warnings: Cuteness and the guys being the biggest, dorkiest, pet parents?
After Gladio's arrival, the last thing anyone could say about the activity level around the chocobros cottage was that it was low. The renovations were good, the occasional dramatic flare-ups not so good, but both were better than the absolute stillness that settled over the cottage while the three boys--once more minus their king--were off spending more time than probably advisable exploring Umui. Not long after their return, though, the activity picks up again. There is a different feeling to it now, a sense of expectation, of preparing--not for the worst like findings on Umui suggest they should prepare for--but for something eagerly awaited.
Of course, who wouldn't be excited about the hatching of two new chocobos? For Gladio, it's bringing new life to a species lost during the darkness; for Ignis it's seeing the full potential of the heartwarming gift he was given come to life; for Prompto, well, everyone knows his view on chocobos.
The eggs hatch on the 20th, and after that anyone who comes near the cottage risks getting caught up in the excitement and chaos the two new chocobo chicks cause. Of course, there are much worse ways to spend than afternoon than cuddling a cute little chocobo chick.
At some point after the hatching, a certain hobo will find a small bowl of sweets and a note left outside his shack's door. The short message is as neat as the writer could make it, but Ardyn will know well why 'as neat as' is still pretty messy. The note simply says:
Please come meet Hresvelgr's new siblings.
(OOC: This is basically set up like a mingle. All the boys will be tagging around, so if you want a specific boy, please say so in your header! If you prefer surprises, just leave it blank! :-) )
What: The long awaited hatching of a pair of chocobo eggs and the chaos it causes.
When: The week of 7/20
Where: In and around Cottage 2, Islet 1
Warnings: Cuteness and the guys being the biggest, dorkiest, pet parents?
After Gladio's arrival, the last thing anyone could say about the activity level around the chocobros cottage was that it was low. The renovations were good, the occasional dramatic flare-ups not so good, but both were better than the absolute stillness that settled over the cottage while the three boys--once more minus their king--were off spending more time than probably advisable exploring Umui. Not long after their return, though, the activity picks up again. There is a different feeling to it now, a sense of expectation, of preparing--not for the worst like findings on Umui suggest they should prepare for--but for something eagerly awaited.
Of course, who wouldn't be excited about the hatching of two new chocobos? For Gladio, it's bringing new life to a species lost during the darkness; for Ignis it's seeing the full potential of the heartwarming gift he was given come to life; for Prompto, well, everyone knows his view on chocobos.
The eggs hatch on the 20th, and after that anyone who comes near the cottage risks getting caught up in the excitement and chaos the two new chocobo chicks cause. Of course, there are much worse ways to spend than afternoon than cuddling a cute little chocobo chick.
At some point after the hatching, a certain hobo will find a small bowl of sweets and a note left outside his shack's door. The short message is as neat as the writer could make it, but Ardyn will know well why 'as neat as' is still pretty messy. The note simply says:
Please come meet Hresvelgr's new siblings.
(OOC: This is basically set up like a mingle. All the boys will be tagging around, so if you want a specific boy, please say so in your header! If you prefer surprises, just leave it blank! :-) )
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[Swinging these newborns around so early seems ill-advised. Where’s the mother? Where’s the quiet pen where the babies can adjust to life on this bitch of an earth in peace? He’s not gonna go in there, a stranger, and terrify babies.
Opinions of animal husbandry aside, Ignis has opened his mouth again. And Laurent’s reaction is the usual- he narrows his eyes, though it’s the only sign he shows of his response. When he does reply, the tone is still outwardly light. ]
Well, I’ll be off then. See you around.
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[It's a tease and he nudges Ignis a little. He gets so much shit for being mom. At least this time he's sharing duties.]
Dude. [Just staring at Laurent like he's grown a second head.]
Does that usually work for you? Just pretend nothing was said and run away and the whole situation will just disappear or something? C'mon man. You left for weeks but hey guess what? We're still here. So... going next door is not going change anything.
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[There is a fondness in the exasperated tone of Ignis' voice. It's bad enough when Prompto and Noctis tease him, but to have Gladio joining in as well? Ignis can't get too angry, though, because he is quite aware his mothering instincts have been in overdrive since the chicks hatched. No sense in getting upset over the truth.
It's easier to get upset at Laurent's rather blatant disregard of his words. Gladio, however, has said everything he would if perhaps a little more bluntly. Considering how badly his own attempts to talk to Laurent have gone, maybe blunt is the way to go.
Then again, Laurent might just ignore that too.]
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[Laurent, birds come from eggs. They’re not mammals. Laurent.]
Have you considered that other people want different things from what you want? I apologise that my absence disappointed you so, but I didn’t leave to satisfy you.
[Nope, holding his ground. He thinks he’s being extraordinarily cooperative already, if they could see it- if they could understand that they’re expecting a housecat when he’s something much wilder. If they could understand that you can’t domesticate a wild animal by treats or by force. He doesn’t care if it upsets them. He’s compromised where he’s willing, but it’s not about them and their desire to gotta friend 'em all.]
I’ve come back, and you have my cooperation if necessary, but there is a limit to how much I will offer just because you expect it. If you need someone to regale you with campfire tales, you have no shortage of candidates.
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[Hand raising chocobos is actually pretty standard practice okay, this is not weird.
What is weird is what the hell Laurent is trying to explain. The two of them are so vastly, fundamentally different that Gladio doesn't have a hope of keeping up. It's normal to want to have friends and be friendly with your neighbors and let bygones be bygones. Isn't it?
He looks helplessly over to Ignis, back to Laurent and then just... kind of deflates a little, leans into Ignis because he really just doesn't understand at all where Laurent is coming from here.]
I'm not trying to force you to hang out with us I-
[Before the whole stabbing thing they were becoming friends weren't they? He... well, truthfully, he's just flat out not used to people actively disliking him. That hurts more than any blade Laurent could've drawn on him and he sighs, downcast and sad.]
You... mind still freshening up the water tank?
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[The further explanation may not be needed, but it gives him time to wrap his arm around Gladio's waist. He gives the Shield a comforting squeeze, hoping it will help his disappointment a little. Honestly, he doesn't think Laurent actively dislikes him, but there is a certain distant the blonde feels he needs to be from people. If this is what Laurent needs now, then they will just have to accept it since he very obviously has no intention of changing his mind. Perhaps things will warm up again with time.]
Cooperation then. We can set up trade for supplies or skills as needed.
[He almost adds 'and if it will make you feel better,' but bites his tongue instead. It may be for the best to end this conversation before Gladio is upset any farther. Afterward, he will make sure the Shield understands this isn't a failing on his part.]
we can wrap up with this if you've got nothing else in mind!
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That? [A glance to where the water tanks are.] I don’t mind, though much less often. I’ve also promised ice to that communal mess hall.
[Sorry Denny. One day you’ll be cool enough for Laurent to consider you a eatery. And maybe one day they'll actually Communicate out their issues- but today is not that day, and Laurent is serenely conversational as he waves the other two goodbye. Just like a neighbour from across the street you don't know much about.]
See you around, neighbours. Good luck with the chicks.