It was a bird Ace could recognise even from far across the room, for he was there with Pyrrha when they had discovered the nest hidden within the mountains. Xanthus wasn't the only Chocobo rescued back then. The tiny red chick Ace picked up has since blossomed into a rather vigorous individual under his partner's care.

In fact, even now it might be easy for Pyrrha's companion to pick up a familiar scent - after all, they technically remain siblings. Although Rem might not be here at the moment, the cadet has been experiencing her crazy antics on a daily basis. If anything could be said for certain, it's that unlike Xanthus, she's never been able to let go of her wild roots.

"That would be...-" stepping closer, the boy allows himself a small pause before continuing, "-...me." Was she expecting somebody else? It's hard to tell. It's equally difficult to stop his gaze from straying in the direction of her feathered companion. So similar.

"It would help if you could describe your level of experience, for starters. I take it you're no beginner."