Javier kicked another small pebble down the path, watching it bounce twice across the cobblestones before disappearing near the rose bushes. His hands stayed in his pockets, thumbs hooked lazily as he walked with a light, almost impatient gait. The courtyard was quiet aside from the rhythmic splash of the fountain behind him.
The Pekko's feathers were puffed to full, his orange chest gleaming in the morning sun. His curved beak tilted up in pride every time he passed in front of Javier, his posture high, like a decorated knight parading after a glorious conquest.
Javier squinted at him and chuckled. "So you excited, huh, Buddy?"
"Cuquawked!!"
"Oh? You really enjoy going somewhere, huh?"
"Cuquawked!!" Buddy puffed again, completing a full loop around Javier before pausing dramatically and nodding once.
Javier snorted. "Heh... let's just hope no sudden drama ruins the day again."
His eyes drifted toward the grand double doors of the estate.
Still closed.
He sighed.
