Blu and Eduardo sat on a branch, taking a break from "sightseeing" which was really training to get Blu used to being out in the jungle. The two Spix's macaws were having a snack perfect for birds, Brazil nuts. Blu unshelled a nut and popped the middle into his beak. He crunched the treat with a big smile on his beak, happy to finally have a chance to relax that afternoon. Blu swallowed and sighed, pleased. "These aren't half bad. I'm used to them being canned, so I wasn't sure how they'd taste right off the vine," Blu explained to Eduardo. "Turns out they're just as good no matter what form they come in."
Eduardo nodded his head and spoke with his mouth full. "They're my favorite. Nice and filling, and they're loaded with vitamins which equal healthy feathers and talons." Eduardo then swallowed his large mouthful and burped into his fist "Burrrrrp, ah," Eduardo sighed happily and smacked his beak. "Scuse me," he said with a smirk. "Brazil nuts always make me burp. Hope you don't mind a little manly burpy belch." Eduardo slapped his tummy heartily before gobbling down another nut.
"No worries," Blu responded with a dismissive wave of his wing. "Trust me," he added with a laugh, "the amount of times Jewel yells at me for belching out loud at home would make me rich if they translated it to money."
Eduardo swallowed his nut and laughed at what Blu had said. He slapped the younger macaw on the back good-naturedly, making Blu flinch but also smile, realizing Eduardo was warming up to him. "Niiiiiice," Eduardo praised, "my wife was the same way. Always bitching whenever I would burp like a hog at dinner, hahaha. And I would just say, Jess, that just means you cooked a damn good meal." Then, as if to punctuate his point, Eduardo burped loudly, this time making no effort to stifle his belch. "BUURRRAAP!!" Eduardo rubbed his tummy and sighed with relief "Ahhh, that's how a real man burps." He then turned to Blu and winked at him, "Take notes Stu, you're witnessing the burping of a master."
Blu applauded Eduardo's colossal belch and said, beaming, "Wow Eduardo, that was so impressive! I mean the tonal quality, the dynamics, it was just extraordinary!" Eduardo scrunched up his beak in confusion and raised an eyebrow at the macaw. "Huh? Was any of that English Stu?" Blu just waved Eduardo's concern away with his wing again. "Never mind." Suddenly, Blu felt a burbling in his stomach, and he placed a wing over it. "Oh boy," Blu announced with an ounce of excitement in his voice. "I'm feeling a big one coming on!" Eduardo's whole face lit up and he began bouncing up and down like an excited child. "Alright Stu! I want to hear a burp that would make my father proud!"
Blu stood silent for a few seconds as he felt the burp work its way up his throat. And when it was ready, Blu opened his beak and… "BBBBURRRRRPP!!!" "Ahhh," Blu sighed, smacking his beak happily and rubbing his belly, "Excuuuuuse me," he said sarcastically with a smirk.
Eduardo stood slack-jawed for a moment before he broke out into a huge grin and began applauding Blu. "Stu! That burp was fucking amazing!" Eduardo stepped forward and slapped Blu on the back with pride. "I didn't think you had it in you, but you might actually have what it takes to be a real member of the tribe."
Blu grinned, ecstatic. "Well thank you Eduardo, Sir, that really means a lot. I-" "Eh, hold up a second there Stu," Eduardo interrupted with a naughty twinkle in his eye. "There's one more test before you pass the burp level." Blu cocked his head, curious. "Oh really, what's that?" Instead of answering, Eduardo leaned forward and burped loudly right in Blu's face. "BBBUUUURRRAAAHHHPP!!!" Blu's eyes widened and he gagged and choked on the stinky smell of Eduardo's breath. When Eduardo finished belching, he sighed happily and patted his belly. "Ahh, sorry I had to do it without a warning, but you have to withstand a burp in the face without any advanced preparation."
Blu fanned the last remnants of Eduardo's 'burpy belch' away and coughed once more. "Good to know. And don't worry, you're not the first dude to belch in my face. My friends Rafael and Kipo have done it to me several times when we have burping contests or are just hanging out and shit, haha."
Eduardo broke out into amused laughter and gave Blu a noogie. "Sounds like my kind of crowd! You'll have to introduce me to them sometime." Eduardo smirked and slapped his beer belly. "My burping will put those amateurs to shame." Blu chuckled and raised an eyebrow. "I wouldn't be so sure about that Sir, Kipo does release some monsters now and then." Eduardo scoffed, "we'll see about that. And you can call me Eduardo now Stu, as far as I'm concerned, you are now officially part of this tribe."
Overcome with joy, Blu leaped forward and gave Eduardo a big hug. "Oh thank you Eduardo, I promise I won't let you down." Eduardo was caught off guard by the sudden display of gratitude, but he smiled and returned the gesture with a proud pat on the back. "I know now that you won't Stu. Congratulations." Blu beamed with happiness and in a rush of bravery, leaned forward for what looked like a kiss, before he let out a long, rumbling belch right in Eduardo's face. "UUUURRRRUP!!!"
Eduardo's eyes widened and he pushed Blu away, coughing and choking on the terrible smell. Blu just laughed and patted his belly proudly. "Ahh, now we're even." Blu said with a smirk. "Enjoy that burpy belch Eduardo! Hahaha." Eduardo looked at Blu when he recovered with a big grin, "well played Stu, well played." Then, he laughed. "For a second there, I thought you were going in for a smooch and I was gonna have to punch you six ways from Sunday!"
Blu chuckled at that. "Nah, buuut now that you mention it…." Blu leaned forward and planted a kiss on Eduardo's beak. Eduardo groaned in mock disgust and smirked while Blu laughed. Eduardo just rolled his eyes and said, "alright Stu, well we better be heading back. It's getting late and dinner will be served soon," he finished with a wink. "One last belch for the road?" Blu asked.
Eduardo grinned and said, "You bet." BBBBUUURRRRP! BBRRRAAAHHP!!! "Ahh," both birds sighed happily and rubbed their bellies. "Whew," Eduardo said, thumping his chest, "made a little room in there." "I'll say," Blu agreed, "now I think we're ready for dinner."
Eduardo laughed and slapped Blu on the back one last time. "You're alright Stu, you're alright." Blu grinned and the two macaws then leapt off the branch and flew home.