[Noel chuckles lightly, turning his eyes back to the chocobo.] Maybe you're right.
[And then his attention is more fully captured as she approaches, his right hand lifting only to still in the air between himself and the large bird to give her the choice. His voice when he speaks has gentled somewhat. He trusts in the training she's had, but there's still better ways to befriend a chocobo than by normal force of personality.] Nice to meet you.
[Directly addressing the chocobo, his posture has even shifted somewhat, shoulders down and relaxed, muscles loose instead of taut like something prepped to move.]
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[And then his attention is more fully captured as she approaches, his right hand lifting only to still in the air between himself and the large bird to give her the choice. His voice when he speaks has gentled somewhat. He trusts in the training she's had, but there's still better ways to befriend a chocobo than by normal force of personality.] Nice to meet you.
[Directly addressing the chocobo, his posture has even shifted somewhat, shoulders down and relaxed, muscles loose instead of taut like something prepped to move.]