Cloud smiled as he took a knee, letting the chicobos gather around him, letting them nuzzle into his gloves as they vied for attention. It wasn't a complete save for Tear, but it certainly cut down the number she had to wrangle herself.

"Hmmm, maybe. They're smart birds so maybe one of them is egging the others on? Or maybe they just see it as a challenge." Reaching into his pouch he pulled out a few leaves of greens and set them down for the little ones to nibble and fight over. It'd keep them distracted for a few minutes.

"Could be something actually buried there after all though. Has it been happening more than just today?"