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[Now this is something Duster has opinions on.]

Naminé,

I think the first step is to decide what makes a Chocobo cute. In general, round things with big eyes are really cute, but if its eyes are too big, it throws its entire appearance out of balance. Also, it has to be really soft.

I don't know how to describe it, but its presence needs a quality of cuteness, too. You have to feel like you have to protect it and its innocence, even if the Chocobo is really smart. The nicer it is, the easier it is to look cute.

Does that help?

Regards,
Duster

It helps a lot, thank you! Looking at all the chocobos here, I agree that the ones with big eyes look cuter, but there's a squinty eyed chocobo that's very cute too.

In this case, do you think the first chocobo is better, or would the squinty-eyed one be cuter since it's unique?
//Naminé

Naminé,

Squinty in what way? If it makes it look angry, the chocobo has to have a sweet personality to make up for it. It's a special kind of cute.

Try hugging it. That will give you a better answer.

Regards,
Duster

Squinty in a way that makes it look confused. I tried hugging her and now she's on my list of cute chocobos.
//Naminé

Naminé,

Can I come over after work to see? You got me really curious.

Regards,
Duster

Of course you can! I'll be here until very late anyways. I'll see you then!
//Naminé

I think it's something in how friendly and approachable they are. [she… she loves her bird here but Esen is cranky and not likely to get called 'cute'. Which is probably fine by Esen, to be honest!]

Maybe a little in how they hold their crests, too.

What brought this up?

- K'pandolu

Oh, like posture! I'll need to look around again.

I'm fulfilling a quest to get the Chocobo Knight Job and I need to bring back an especially cute chocobo chick. I'm not sure why, but they said they would be nice to the baby and raise it well.
//Naminé

Yes! Look for how they approach you, as well. There's a certain charm in those who are a little hesitant, too.

I see! How appropriate. I certainly hope they would be- chocobos are very good creatures, and they deserve the best care we can give. Who is your client, may I ask?

- K'pandolu

At this rate it will take days to figure out who might be one of the cutest.

[She includes a little doodle of herself with dizzy, confused eyes.]

A Moogle that happened to be nearby when I was asking for the Job. I don't think I caught their name.
//Naminé

Oh. Maybe you should go by something simpler to identify? Like their crests.

[oh no, that's adorable. She draws a little worried chocobo in return.]

I see! I'm sure it'll be fine with them, then. But you do know which one they are, right?

- K'pandolu

It would probably be easiest, wouldn't it...

[Here's another doodle of Naminé, talking with a Moogle with a lab coat on.]

Hopefully they wear the same outfit when I bring the chocobo to them?
//Naminé

I'd say so. As long as you think they're cute, though, however you judge it, you'll have made a good decision!

I think they would! Or if they aren't I'd think they'd recognise you. Or one of the others would surely point you in the right direction!

- K'pandolu

I hope I can choose well, then. I don't want to disappoint my client.

Yes, I'll manage somehow! Thank you, K'pandolu!
//Naminé

I'm sure you will! Good luck.

- K'pandolu

Have you ever seen a baby Chocobo?

[ This is of most importance. And for once, the letter isn't formally signed. ]

Yes! I work at the Chocobo Farm so I see them every day. They're very, very cute.
//Naminé

[ 'Then why are you asking?' is what Tear would like to write, because in her mind that was all the justification needed to fall in love with the mighty creatures. But strong will keeps her from penning that response. ]

In that case, I'm sure you've run into a number of different Chocobos at this point. I also assume you have noticed no two Chocobos are alike, each with their own personality.

Appearance aside, I believe this affects whether someone finds a particular one cuter than another.

Oh yes, but what kind of chocobo would you personally find the cutest? I'm trying to get a lot of opinions so I can fulfill this request.
//Naminé

If it's for a request, would it be too much to ask what the exact details are? I could provide you with a number of answers, but knowing just what you are looking for may be of great help in finding your answer.

Unfortunately the request wasn't very specific. The Moogle asked me to bring back an especially cute chocobo chick to them. That's it.
//Naminé

In that case maybe find the one with the softest feathers, or who has the brightest chirp. The option to simply take as many as possible is also there, they are still small.

Oh, I didn't even think of how their chirps would affect their cuteness. Thank you for the advice!
//Naminé

That's a tough question. Most of them are cute and they know it, even if they're a more grumpy sort. I guess it depends on what you think is important: size, plumage, color, fluffiness.

I think all of those help, but a lot of times it comes down to how they act. An angry bird, no matter how cute it looks, simply isn't as cute if it's trying to peck or bite or kick you.

Also I'm sure Zack would nominate himself as an example if he could read this.

Cloud

Oh yes, I think Zack is one of the cutest chocobos on the farm too! But since this is for a request, I can't choose him.

Does he know of a chocobo chick that's just as cute as he is?
//Naminé

Hmm, probably. I bet he'll be a bit stuffy about it if you ask him, but he can probably show you the way.

-Cloud

In that case, I'll bring him lots of treats to make it up to him!
//Naminé

Yeah, I think that will cheer him up. Just be sure not to give him all the treats before he gives you an answer.

Cloud

Yes sir! Thank you for your help, Cloud.
//Naminé

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