Ven dismounts once he's close enough, leaning over with his hands on his knees to better address the girl. "Heh -- your Chocobo looks like a hard worker!" Behind him, his bird gives a low squawk. "I know, I know -- you are, too," Ven throws over his shoulder with a grin.

He notes that pile of ethers and potions in particular, looking impressed. "You're new, right? You're lucky -- those'll come in handy if you don't have any healing Jobs!"