Dragoncrest Cliffs We've got nothing but time.

@Tux, sorry for this horrible delay.  D:

He held his breath and continued to watch, while the bird stared right back. Dacio felt safer with his two-toned companion at his side, for the months between their ages meant that Tux was significantly larger and more developed. He would protect him, surely, should the strange creature decide to swoop down from its perch to better inspect them.

Another loud hoo-hoo and the accompanying ruffling of feathers caused the ashen boy's darker lobes to splay backward with worry. Softly, he emitted a strained whimper and lifted his wide eyes to meet those of his cousin, who suggested that they venture toward the foliage to better observe.

At once he wanted to decline, but he didn't want to disappoint Tux or appear too afraid. Swallowing the anxious lump that swelled in his throat, Dacio tentatively nodded his head and waited for the other Drageda youth to take the first brave step.