[ At least he's encountered people before who don't know what a chocobo is, even if she should be able to infer based on what's in plain sight before her! Turning slightly, he lifts a hand to gesture to the chocobo that still stands beside him, preening its feathers like it doesn't have a care in the world. ]

Yeah, 'm fine! I mean, shoulder might be sore tomorrow, but...

[ He sits up more fully and finally jumps to his feet. ]

Youuuu...don't see it? The giant, fluffy bird literally right here?

[ Maybe she's the crazy one. ]