[center][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/190912/3e9b4b8109c9597d89b544bbe77877a6.png[/img][/center] X'gihl froze in place when the youth turned on the privateer with his panicked remark. The miqo'te's ears and tail briefly flicked in agitation; arms, legs, and fists alike tensing before reassuming his casual posture again. Poor lad seemed on edge with his feathered friends misbehaving, and woe would he be had X'gihl given him a firm thumping for a short-lived and accidental fright. No, the privateer composed himself again; a friendly grin, soft-eyed expression, and a light flick of the tail. His shoulders shrugged in response to the youth's words. [Color=aba000]"Well, either we get these companions of yours settled and saddled, or we pull this wagon ourselves. I know my choice."[/color] X'gihl took a lively set of steps to a jaunty tune hummed under his breath. He made his way around the lad and his chocobo and spun to face the other with a mock bow. The privateer offered his hands up and scratched at the chocobo's chest. [Color=aba000]"Sooner you start acting right, ol' bird, the sooner you can let all that energy loose. What say?"[/color]