[ He has been in and out of Leona's place on and off. Acting like he owns the place. Though when Leona wakes up he... Backs off of that. Mostly because he doesn't want Leona to get the impression that Khalid is just invading his home for the hell of it or anything like that. He also figures Leona will want some space.
[ He's still grinning. Now that they are hand in hand, they are going to go scale a mountain. Sorry about your luck there, Leona. It's the only way. It's not so much as scaling a mountain as it is working their way up until they reach where Azita is resting with her eggs. ]
I was going to wait until a little later to really blow you away, but you've taken me by surprise. So we'll be doing this instead.
[...They're climbing up a mountain. Joy. That wasn't on Leona's bingo card and his ears falls back a little. At least the lion is physically fit to to climb up.]
You could've told me to wait until you were ready.
[Ah, he's...entering a wyvern's lair with her eggs.]
[A soft huff, but he steps closer, crouching down and carefully reaching out. His palm rests on one of the eggs, ears perked forward as if trying to feel...something. Hear something. He does this with each egg carefully before stopping on one, blinking slowly.
[ Yeah, Azita seems to be all right with it. She even releases a low murmur. ]
That's how bonding works. At least that's vaguely how it works back home. Now I wasn't sure if that's how it would be here or if either egg would respond to you. It's just I had a hunch and I ran with it.
[ He pats the other one, the egg that hasn't been chosen or hasn't chosen Leona. it's fine. Maybe this one will take more after the sire. ]
Not really. I don't think you're an unreliable sort. [ A grin. ] So come back here frequently and hold it. Touch it. Talk to it. Maybe pick out some names. There's still a good two to three weeks.
Call it karma since you brought this upon me in the first place.
[ Leona has been teasing him about this thing since way before Azita was gravid. So, really, the only person Leona has to blame for all of this is Leona himself. Khalid is just getting some enjoyment from it.
At least until Leona says that. He raises a brow, but then falls into a smirk. His hand then starts to move up Leona's arm. Claude leans in closer~ ]
[ Azita is now rising herself. She nudges the eggs in such a way that they should be kept warm and safe. Cid had helped Claude with this little cave, keeping the temperatures warm and dry. All the wyvern does is grab a nearby blanket and cover the eggs. They're pretty high up so it's unlikely that they are going to be bothered. ]
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And then he gets it. A message. From Leona. ]
Are you saying you're ready?
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[Time to impress him, Claude. Show him what exactly this archer is capable of when it comes to planning dates.]
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Come meet me at the roost and be prepared to climb a little.
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[But well. He's going to the Roost. Hope Khalid has enough time to prepare everything.]
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Ready, sweetheart?
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[A brow raise but he does reach out to take Khalid's hand.]
Show me what you've got, wyvern boy.
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I was going to wait until a little later to really blow you away, but you've taken me by surprise. So we'll be doing this instead.
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You could've told me to wait until you were ready.
[Ah, he's...entering a wyvern's lair with her eggs.]
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[ He's immediately rubbing his wyvern's jaw. Scratching and rubbing as she makes cooing sounds. ]
See the eggs?
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[But he does greet Azita. It'd be rude not to, though his eyes soon drifts down.]
I do.
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He only grins. ]
Go on and touch them. Let me know what you feel.
[ If Leona feels anything at all. For him, there was just this. Instant connection with Azita's egg. ]
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[A soft huff, but he steps closer, crouching down and carefully reaching out. His palm rests on one of the eggs, ears perked forward as if trying to feel...something. Hear something. He does this with each egg carefully before stopping on one, blinking slowly.
His nose even twitches once.]
...This one feels warmer compared to the others.
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[ Look at Khalid, acting all smug. Even sitting there with Azita like the cat that ate the canary.
He removes a bit of charcoal from his pocket and marks the egg. ]
You better keep coming here then, since that one's yours.
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What.
Leona looks over at him, blinking at him a few times.]
...What?
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You said it feels warmer than the others. I bet if you focus enough you can almost feel its heartbeat, right?
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...Faintly.
[But--]
Why are you letting me take one of your precious girl's eggs? [And she seems okay with that??]
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That's how bonding works. At least that's vaguely how it works back home. Now I wasn't sure if that's how it would be here or if either egg would respond to you. It's just I had a hunch and I ran with it.
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Quite a risk you took there then.
[Especially with trusting him to take care of an egg.]
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Not really. I don't think you're an unreliable sort. [ A grin. ] So come back here frequently and hold it. Touch it. Talk to it. Maybe pick out some names. There's still a good two to three weeks.
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[Two to three weeks...Still a long time. Yet, it also feels much shorter than it should be.]
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[ Pffft. Don't look so panic stricken. ]
I'll walk you through basic care so when it is ready to leave mom, you'll be fine.
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Leona grunts at that.]
Thanks for that.
[A glance back at the egg.]
So. Would that make me a parent and you’re the stepfather or grandfather in this case?
[…He had to.]
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[ Leona has been teasing him about this thing since way before Azita was gravid. So, really, the only person Leona has to blame for all of this is Leona himself. Khalid is just getting some enjoyment from it.
At least until Leona says that. He raises a brow, but then falls into a smirk. His hand then starts to move up Leona's arm. Claude leans in closer~ ]
Well, Kitten, we could just call it co-parenting.
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[How dare?? Leona isn’t to be blamed for that.
Though his ears perked when that hand lands on his arm and Claude leans closer. A slow blink and he looks amused.]
Moving a bit fast, aren’t we?
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[ As for the rest, Khalid just laughs. He squeezes that arm before retreating. The man stands, giving Azita a pat. ]
What can I say? When I want something, I go after it.
[ Wink! ]
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[He shakes his head at him, looking back at the egg.]
Clearly. Can’t say I’m upset about it.
[Because he isn’t.]
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[ A chuckle. Please tell him which?
And then he offers his hand to Leona. ]
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[Does that help?
He takes his hand, though.]
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[ Azita is now rising herself. She nudges the eggs in such a way that they should be kept warm and safe. Cid had helped Claude with this little cave, keeping the temperatures warm and dry. All the wyvern does is grab a nearby blanket and cover the eggs. They're pretty high up so it's unlikely that they are going to be bothered. ]
Ready for a ride?
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Looking forward to it.
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[ He hops onto Azita's back and holds his hand out for Leona again. Grinning with a wink. ]
Let's go get some food.
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[Even so, he takes his hand again and climbs onto Azita?]
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[ And she is going to take off!
Well more like leap off of the cliff and then open her wings. Don't panic, Leona. ]