[It doesn't help that the problematic bird (the yellow one, not the human-shaped one) has started his growth spurt. Once waist high, Alder now comes almost face to face with Joshua, who's fairly tall in his own right. His hands aren't the only body parts in danger.]

[Thankfully, the 'bo's beak is nowhere near Joshua's nose or eyes, although if Alder had any intention on causing harm, he certainly could. Knowing this fact more than well enough, Joshua maintains his kinder approach. With his fingers running through Alder's feathers, he finally regards Kazuya.]

Some, yes. He's taken to disobedience for nearly a sennight now.

[Now that the chocobo is quietly trilling under his palm, Joshua reaches into a pouch full of greens hanging from his hip.]

It would be hypocritical to chide or punish another for rebellion, but I also cannot condone the behavior.

[He sighs.]

How have you been, my friend?