#chocobo & friends

[rocketbirdie]

we got a lot in common...

[felrend]

White baby chocobo - Junon Region

[matcha-bnuuy]

I've been sick the last week and a half and having no fun... can you guys tell me about something cute to distract me?

What is your WoL's chocobo's name? Do they have lore? Do they use something in place of a chocobo in canon? Tell me about their partner in crime!

[scionshtola]

11. Despite everything, is it still you? Has the core of who they are as a person remained true through everything, or have they been changed by what they’ve experienced and learned, for better or worse? (x)

There have been quite a few ups and downs in the six or so years since Corisande left their home for Eorzea and ended up joining the Scions. They've changed for the better in some ways--learned more about the world, expanded their horizons exactly as they always wanted; and for the worse in others--more reluctant than ever to burden others with their problems. But they are still the same at their core: a warm, kindhearted bun who wants to help others, learn about the world, and can be found, more often than not, wandering the nearest woods with their oldest friend.

[starres-stuff]

Day 20: Detour

"These birds constantly take Detours! First, it was the little Bobo's Room?. Then it was the let's pick berries from the tree. Take a bird home, Dimitri, my sister says, you will be home fast. I can walk faster!!"

[heavenlyeros]

[valkariel]

Rook

» Chocobo Glamour «

Location: Coerthas Central Highlands - Gates of Judgement

Chocobo Color: snow white Barding Head: Hades Barding Barding Body: Diamond Barding Barding Legs: Machinist's Barding

Shader: Faeberry Bokeh

[madspeed]

my state of mind rn

[threeawfulfruits]

Somehow I have gone my entire life under the impression that Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy were the same thing

Cue me growing increasingly confused and disturbed for the first two hours of a FFXVI playthrough on YouTube as I watched graphic violence and sexual content play out on screen with the latent belief that Mickey Mouse was going to show up at some point...

[scribbleybear]

Shaped like friends

[glacierbash]

Also look at my new femra (she’s a corpse possessed by a voidsent who is literally just so happy to be in Eorzea who may or may not be a bit. Fishy.)

[boltlightning]

flashback friday saturday

tagged by @starsuncounted to share an older fic, thank you much <3

staying on trend, let me stick with final fantasy and share this cloud/aerith piece, slowly (3k words, post-canon pre-AC):

Aerith, Cloud, and Cloud's retired racing chocobo Luna make their way into the Midgar ruins to take what plants they can. The ruins, abandoned for months now, are overrun with monsters. Cloud brings his sword to push their way through Sector 5 against the tide of strange beasts. “Just like old times! A bodyguard’s work is never finished,” Aerith notes, as Cloud wipes dark ichor off the edge of his sword. She kisses his cheek. “I pay you well.” Cloud blushes, clears his throat, and gestures for her to lead the way. They scavenge vines of medicinal herbs, sprigs of bushes, leaves and bulbs and seeds of all kinds. Aerith scrutinizes each one with criteria Cloud cannot even begin to parse. He and Luna stand by to carry the cargo as Aerith carefully selects the strongest specimens, the ones most likely to thrive under their care on the new land. The rest are left to reclaim Midgar as their own. 

tagging, of course, you 🫵 the writer reading this

[gammawilson]

A lalafell paladin and his chocobo.

A small gift for my friend who’s making his way through ARR.

[jumpingjollyrancher]

Day 16: Third-rate

After a morning’s work, it feels good to get outside and stretch her legs. She’s not certain if the air of Mor Dhona can be called ‘fresh’ with all the ambient aether, but it has to be an improvement to be outside regardless. Minfilia stretches her arms over her head. Something in her back gives a little pop and she sighs. “That’s a sign of far too much time spent bent over a desk.”

She lets her eyes sweep over the Toll. They’ve started laying the stonework for the great building they have planned against the northern rise. Weeks have been spent carving out the stone and crystal for space. Her own fingers itched to pick up a pickaxe again, but she’s had far too much to do. Minfilia sighs and starts walking again. She told Tataru not to let her back in for at least an hour and she means to stick to it.

Dodging around a pair carrying heavy looking crates, Minfilia soaks in the feeling of the outpost. It’s growing, what seems like every day, and it makes the place feel ever move lively. And changed. She’ll always miss Thanalan; she grew up in its familiar climes. But this place could easily become a new home. The world, the era has changed for the better. She’d like to think she and the Scions are as well.

A squawk catches her ear and she turns slightly. By the western gate, someone has reined up their chocobo. The bird looks annoyed by the cause. Its head darts forward and its beak snaps. “Spatch, no!” Someone says and the chocobo’s head is pulled back. The bird hisses and Minfilia spots a man gesturing rudely as he puts distance between him and the bird.

She covers a laugh and crosses the plaza. The irritable chocobo has been moved beside the road and its rider strokes its neck. Minfilia shades her eyes and looks up at him. “Did they deserve that?”

“Everyone should know to stay out of his way by now. Spatch doesn’t take anyone’s attitude.” Xher’a arches an eyebrow. “If he lodges a complaint, I’ll let Spatch have his arm next. He’s the idiot who thought he could ‘check out’ my bird.”

“Any mount of the Warrior of Light has to be worth a second look,” she says teasingly. She looks at the adorably named Spatula and does not offer him a hand. Much like his rider, the chocobo tolerates few people. “He’ll be better known than you at this rate.”

Xher’a snorts and swings his leg over to dismount. He drops to the ground, tail adjusting for balance until he straightens up. “I doubt that, even if he could take a whole legion on his own.” On the ground, he’s nearly a head shorter than her. It puts his ears, fluffy and so tempting, in perfect range.

Like always, Minfilia crosses her arms and treats the famous Warrior of Light like a person. “Oh most assuredly. Was there any trouble?”

“No, not a bit.” Xher’a clicks his tongue and tugs gently on the reins. “There’s still the skeleton crew holding the place. They could be chased out, but the worst they can do is glare at us. They lost nearly everything with Baelsar.”

“I’m sure someone will give them orders soon enough.” Minfilia follows, on Xher’a’s other side to be safe, as they head for the stable. “If they’re smart, they’ll withdraw.”

Xher’a hums. “That depends. There’s plenty they can’t easily uproot and flee with. If they abandon the castrum entirely, they know we’ll loot the place.” He smirks up at her, ears flicking up. He’s mischief incarnate and her lips twitch.

“You’d certainly make use of it,” she says dryly. “Even the exploded bits.”

“Ehhh,” Xher’a waves the hand not holding the reins. “That depends on how exploded. If I have a choice, I’d rather not work with third-rate leftover parts.”

“Nothing but the best for you.” Minfilia smiles back at him now.

His smirk widens into a grin. “Exactly. I’ve earned it after all.”

“Most certainly, Xher’a.” Minfilia looks around again. It really is a rather nice day. “If you don’t have another task, I am going to steal you away.”

When she looks back, he has an eyebrow arched. But it’s the look in his eyes, irritated and sharp, that makes her raise her hands. “Not for work, I swear. I am taking a break and you could use one as well. I smell something delicious and we should try it.”

His eyes, bright and silver, study her. They always give him away despite the youthfulness of his features. They’ve both seen things beyond their age. When they relax and brighten, his face relaxes as well. He shakes his head. “Fine with me. Give me ten minutes. And, you know, Minfilia, you can call me Junior.” He steps into the stable to take care of his chocobo.

It’s a reprieve and one she’s grateful for. She exhales through a chest suddenly tight, reminded of another nickname in another voice. They’ve both chosen and taken names. They’ve given them like gifts to those they trust. He is offering her the future he’s chosen.

When he comes back out, she leads them both to lunch. It’s delicious and the conversation is light. She calls him Junior. He grins and tries out ‘Mini’ until she makes a face. It is a glorious new era for Eorzea, for them all.

She knows they both remember a voice, teasing and fond, calling him Xeha.

[mothxart]

For all my followers who are there for Rainbow Friends content I got u broo

I just played Chapter 2 (haven’t finished it though) and I loved it and so much funny thing happened during my gameplay I need to do more arts 😭😭

[puckarooni]

I can see you through the window!