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[b]"Jasper, if you'd prefer you can ride with me. They're gentle, these are the mounts given to those new to the infantry"[/b]

Drooping her head downwards a bit, she contemplated whether she should take Serenade's offer of riding together like partners, yet she didn't want to be a burden to both the poor bird and the dark-eared bunny. Surely Serenade would have hard time calming her down while also controlling the mount. Eyes pretending to be preoccupied as she already settled on not riding one, a fluffy warmth settled on her left shoulder which made her gasp lightly in surprise as she jerked away from the contact.

[b]"See, one of them likes you already." [/b]

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The Chocobo's eyes were huge, gleaming, and mesmerizing, reaching for her trust immediately. But still, she felt uneasy and indecisive about riding it. It pleaded with her, chirping purringly in encouragement and reassurance.

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[b]"They're nice!"[/b]

[b]"Saddle up, Bear. It's not like it will eat you. Just don't let it look at you sideways."[/b]

The comment caught her attention quickly as she looked from the cute Chocobo to Harper who was riding in circular motions with his own, the bird looking somewhat sickly after every rotation. Serenade called for the line up of the giant birds and the one who was being patient with her bent its head down like a gentleman, presenting easy access to its back. Still extremely hesitant, she no longer wanted to trouble Serenade so she cautiously creeped a leg over the lowered neck and awkwardly panted her flat bottom on its back. Sensing that its rider had finally gotten on, it swooped itself back up, causing the albino to plop a little lower into a comfortable position rather than at the base of its neck.

Jasper's blinking sped up rapidly as she squealed in panicked shock as the Chocobo stragtened up to its full height again. It was tall enough that her feet no longer touched the ground. Most of the humans and the guide couple had already exited the stable to race outside while Serenade, herself, and a few of the shyer individuals stayed behind. Haku and Leon were formal types, probably staying for a valid logical reason. 

Seeing Harper find the Chocobo's name by examining a tag around its neck, Jasper grabbed her Chocobo's so she would be able to call it something instead of just 'bird'. Getting hold of the plate, she read its name aloud, "Baboo.." It swivelled its head around in response, looking like it was smiling at her even though the creature possessed a beak instead of lips. It cantered softly behind Hakuren and Harper towards the barn doors.

Looking ahead, on the far side of the field near a large tree, she could make out cheerful figures of the other humans gathering at its base, looking happy, but their birds looking a little tired, probably recovering from the race.