Her reaction and thoughts about the Chocobo were probably obvious enough, with the way she lowered the creature into her lap yet still stroked her feathers both carefully and tenderly with her thumb. Looking up at the boy and noticing the familiar body language, all she could do was smile fondly.

"I just wasn't expecting it, and it's a lot of responsibility." It wasn't as if she had gone out and captured the Chocobo herself—this was a baby, whom if she let go of would probably suffer from the chill of the winter air. But knowing she would have Ace's support did make the task seem less daunting.

"If you think I'm capable... then I'll do my best to take care of her." Pausing, she glanced back down at the chirping one, tilting her head and for a split second looking worried.

"That is... if she'll have me."