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[astralera]

[ It is a rare moment when Era decides to record audio, let alone a video, but she does just that today. Her voice is happy and bright, the Coerthan (Irish) lilt of it far more prominent than usual as she speaks. The video as of yet shows nothing of value save for her socks. ]

Please welcome the most handsome hatchling in all the realms to this miraculous thing called life.

His name is Hythlodaeus!

[ She finally pans her camera upward to show off a fluffy Amaro chick approximately the size of a small housecat. The pile of dark down is currently digging his face into the nest of blankets atop her bed, though stops and peers up at her once she says his name. He wiggles excitedly, and Era holds back a giggle. ]

Hy~♪thlo~dae~♫~us~!

[ She sing-songs his name, and with each melodic syllable Hythlodaeus grows more and more excited, hopping on its little talons, just barely keeping himself from toppling over. At the last syllable he flutters all four of his tiny wings and let's out a delighted: ]

Gi-Gwee!

Yes, that's you!

[ The little chick seems beside himself with excitement, quickly tumbling over to Era's lap where she promptly shifts the camera so she can pat him without concern. There is a barely audible rumbling noise akin to a purr: Khr-Khrrr... ]

I should hope it goes without saying, but if anyone dares try lay anything but the kindest of hands upon him I will make sure you will live to suffer for your transgression.

[ She makes her threat in the same cheerful tone, though there is no mistaking that she means it. (◉‿◉) ]

Comments

[scourgingstars]

Oh--well, would you look at that. I've not seen anything quite like him before--a bit like horse and chocobo both, isn't it?

[they don't have camels, so close enough]

[astralera]

Something like that, but built for endurance flight rather than land travel.

[ She'll gently take one of Hythlo's upper wings in her fingertips and spread it out, which causes him to reflexively spread his secondary set of wings again as well. Era lets go, then immediately rubs along his jawline, eliciting another tiny 'purr'. ]

When will you come meet him?

[scourgingstars]

Is...that alright?

[you know, being a walking plague.]

I'm not preoccupied at the moment, but...

[astralera]

But?

[ You can almost hear her roll her eyes. ]

Come meet your littlest nephew, brother.

[scourgingstars]

I...I'll be right there.

[carbungle]

[There is a noise caught by the comm that does not bear repeating, unbefitting of a prince, one that will be profusely denied if called out. It's quickly followed by a proper response,]

Aww, look at him!

[astralera]

That is a far more appropriate reaction than your granduncle's.

[ She rubs Hythlo's jaw in a way he clearly enjoys, if the way he leans the entirety of his little body's weight against her hand is any indication. That, and the Khr-khrr...-ing. ]

[carbungle]

Well he's weird, and we all know that. Anybody would think it's cute.

[And he looks so soft to pet... he wants to do that...]

Think he'll be up for visitors soon?

[astralera]

Most Chocobos were lost to the Flood of Light on the First, and so Amaro have all but replaced them there. The love people hold for Amaro there is the same as any Eorzean with their Chocobo.

[ The way she makes little noises of barely restrained glee herself as Hythlo soaks up her affection likely says a great deal as to how soft he is, too... ]

Ardyn will be visiting shortly, but I think I would like to wait a sennight before allowing others to visit. Then perhaps in a fortnight I can throw a small party for people to meet him, should he seem sturdy enough for such an ordeal.

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[thekingsshield]

Awww! Ain't that the cutest little fella anyone ever saw!

[astralera]

Isn't he just?

[ #proudmama! Also, she realizes something quite suddenly, and her jolt gives Hythlo a little startle (that she promptly soothes away with more gentle pats)— ]

My apologies — we've spoken before, but I never introduced myself. I am Era.

[thekingsshield]

Aw, that's all right! The name's Goofy! Nice to meet you, again, Era!

fell into a pit of Goofy conspiracy theories when curious abt his name origins oops kjhutgfcd

[astralera]

Likewise, Goofy.

[ 'Goofy'... An odd name, but unique. It's fitting for a man with an equally unique way of speaking.

His voice does catch the attention of Hythlo finally, who pulls away from her hand to 'gi-gwee' at her communicator, curious. ]

He hasn't heard a voice quite like yours before.

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[unfavorableinstigation]

[And Nita just grins, and can't seem to stop!]

How is he so cute?

[Then she catches herself, and coughs awkwardly.]

Er, I mean, congratulations!

[astralera]

He is an Amaro, so it is impossible for him not to be.

[unfavorableinstigation]

[Nita's squee is now competing with her curiosity.]

An Amaro?

[That's a new species on her.]

Oh, I believe you on that. How big do they grow to be?

[astralera]

The largest I've seen... It is hard to judge, but the peak of his hump while he was laid down was likely near fourteen fulms high. Most of the ones I've seen have been approaching just shy of half of Seto's height, which I believe is the average.

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[whenyouneedme]

Oh, holy shit.

[Look at it flop all over. Awww.]

What a good lookin' guy. Is it... a dragon? A bird?

... A dragon bird?

[astralera]

An Amaro.

[ She ignores the mention of dragons because that is a Sensitive Issue... ]

They would be more akin to a camel bird, if you're of a world with camels.

[whenyouneedme]

[Sometimes he's good at noticing those sorts of things, but this is not one of those times. A bait-n-switch works as a good shift in topic though. Nice job.]

Ohhh... yeah, we've got camels. Not my neck of the woods but. [He shrugs. They exist! He peered a little closer at his screen.]

I can kinda see it. Maybe when he's bigger. How big do Amaros get?

dropped my phone on my face haha... sobs

[astralera]

The largest I've seen was over a century old and the peak of his hump, when laying down, was likely near fourteen fulms—or feet— in height.

The average adult grows to be just under half of that size, from my experiences.

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[the_tailor]

Oh...! He's so cute! Is he as fluffy as he looks?

[Lance wants to pet him. Oh god, please let him come over and pet him.]

[astralera]

No — he's even fluffier.

[the_tailor]

Oh nooooooo...!

[He's practically wriggling about with excitement. Sorry, Lance loves cute, fuzzy and fluffy things.]

When will he be big enough to see people?

[astralera]

I will be holding a party for him when he is one month old. [ Since his birth most certainly deserves a celebration! ] By then he should be grown enough for such a thing.