Andre stumbled slightly from his hunkered position as he made ready to move out of the chocobos way should it choose it wanted to steal the hyur's spot from under him. Andre let slip a surprised, half-laugh as the large animal suddenly appeared out of nowhere and began helping itself to numerous large gulps of water. He smiled gently as he slowly reached up towards it's feathered wing, chancing his luck by offering the animal a couple of gentle strokes with the backs of his fingers while greeting it in a soft voice.Â
Should the beast not respond well, he would quickly withdraw his hand and back out of the way if necessary. Albeit he felt confident enough in the animal's presence, regardless of its temperament.
The aggravated voice of the mount's owner called out from behind soon after, followed by the brushing of foliage and faint snapping of twigs as she cleared through the shrubbery and made her way into view at last.
"An energetic one I see" he jested in a friendly tone, offering the woman a smile and subtle wave with his hand as greeting.
His introduction-of-sorts was cut off there, however, as a masculine voice called out to him from the left. Andre returned his glance up-shore to witness the male miqo'te he had noticed earlier now approaching them with a greeting.
"Superb" Andre answered almost enthusiastically, briefly recalling the refreshing taste of the stream's natural minerals as he rubbed his hands together loosely.
"Not something I was quite accustomed to back in Ul'dah" he added as his eyes drifted across the scenery once more for a brief moment, silently comparing the Shroud with his homeland as a faint smirk grew on his face.
"Ah, and a pleasure to meet you, Keru" Andre spoke again as his eyes darted back to the male before extending his hand toward him politely, almost forgetting to return the introduction.
"Andre Winter".
Should the beast not respond well, he would quickly withdraw his hand and back out of the way if necessary. Albeit he felt confident enough in the animal's presence, regardless of its temperament.
The aggravated voice of the mount's owner called out from behind soon after, followed by the brushing of foliage and faint snapping of twigs as she cleared through the shrubbery and made her way into view at last.
"An energetic one I see" he jested in a friendly tone, offering the woman a smile and subtle wave with his hand as greeting.
His introduction-of-sorts was cut off there, however, as a masculine voice called out to him from the left. Andre returned his glance up-shore to witness the male miqo'te he had noticed earlier now approaching them with a greeting.
"Superb" Andre answered almost enthusiastically, briefly recalling the refreshing taste of the stream's natural minerals as he rubbed his hands together loosely.
"Not something I was quite accustomed to back in Ul'dah" he added as his eyes drifted across the scenery once more for a brief moment, silently comparing the Shroud with his homeland as a faint smirk grew on his face.
"Ah, and a pleasure to meet you, Keru" Andre spoke again as his eyes darted back to the male before extending his hand toward him politely, almost forgetting to return the introduction.
"Andre Winter".
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Characters: Andre Winter (Hy'ur) / K'nahli Yohko (Miqo'te)
