Aniyu: We're back!
FFXII Cast: Boo.
Anayi: How rude.
Aniyu: Next up is...(snickers) oh I'll enjoy this. Vossler!
Vossler: ...NNNnnnnnoooooooooo!!
The Chocobo Misadventures Of:
Captain Vossler
"I think I'll walk."
The group turned to look at Vossler in surprise. They weren't very far into the Ogir-Yensa Sandsea when they found a few wayward Chocobos. Fran had sensed an incoming sandstorm, so everyone agreed they needed to get across the sandsea as quickly as possible, making the appearance of the Chocobos a blessing. But Vossler didn't seem to agree.
"You did hear Fran say a sandstorm was coming in, right? The Chocobos will be the fastest way to find shelter." Balthier's tone was sarcastic as he stared at the large man incredulously.
"I heard her perfectly fine, pirate; but I have no desire to ride a Chocobo." Vaan quickly inched away from the obviously irritated Vossler, finding safety at Basch's side.
There was silence for a few moments as Balthier and Vossler glared at each other. Suddenly, the silence was broken by Penelo's exclamation. "I get it! You're afraid of them!"
A very shocked silence ensued at that.
Ashe held her chin thoughtfully. "That would explain why he's always refused to ride a Chocobo every time the Resistance rented some."
Vossler flapped his arms wildly, looking like a very crazed bird. "I AM NOT!"
Vaan leaned against Basch in an attempt to conceal his mirth, his shoulders shaking minutely. Balthier had a smug grin on his face and even Fran was trying not to smirk. Penelo, who had hidden behind Fran at Vossler's glare, was lightly giggling.
The captain growled under his breath. "Just get on the bloody birds."
Everyone complied, still feeling varying levels of amusement. Penelo mounted behind Ashe, feeling that would be safest. Fran allowed Balthier to ride with her, as usual, and Vaan climbed on behind Basch. There was one more Chocobo, and everyone looked at Vossler expectantly.
Gritting his teeth, Vossler mounted the bright yellow bird and he seemed to be the only one to see a mischievous look in its eyes. The group started to move, Vossler giving the bird a light nudge to get it moving.
That's when the ride turned interesting. The Chocobo squawked loudly and took off at full sprint. Vossler was clinging to its neck, screaming at the top of his lungs.
"How do you stop this crazy beast?!"
Penelo and Ash both fell off their Chocobo, landing in undignified heaps with gales of laughter. Balthier was also laughing, but Fran kept him on the Chocobo. Vaan and Basch both chuckled before Vaan leapt over to Ashe and Penelo's mount. Urging the bird forward, he quickly caught up to the rampant Chocobo and grabbed the reigns.
"Calm down. Easy, easy boy."
The Chocobo immediately halted and Vossler rolled off, glaring at the bird as it settled its head against Vaan's thigh. The teen stroked its feathers soothingly, chuckling at Vossler's disgruntled expression.
"I know you aren't fond of my companion, but please bear him until we reach shelter."
Vossler grudgingly remounted and the two returned to the others. Vaan returned to his perch behind Basch, still chuckling. "Maybe Vossler has good reason not to ride Chocobos. They don't like him."
Basch snickered, ignoring the glare Vossler shot at them.
END Part 3
Aniyu: Couldn't help myself.
Vossler: (draws sword menacingly)
Anayi: (raises an eyebrow) Compensating for something?
FFXII Cast: LOL!
Aniyu: (struggling with laughter) P-Please R&R...LOL!
