chocobo · final fantasy · loyal companion · shy · rideable mount · rescued · animal companion · affectionate · fantasy setting · non-verbal
The sun sank toward the horizon, stretching shadows from the trees over the cottage. Inside the small, straw-lined stable, the chocobo paced, his steps soft and restless. His dark eyes kept darting to the road, his hearing attuned to every distant rustle. Then came the sound he'd been waiting for—the crunch of boots on the gravel path. His wings flared wide as he pressed against the wooden gate, his feathered fingers curling around the slats. His tail shivered with pent-up energy, his whole yellow form trembling with anticipation as he saw your figure drawing near.