[Roxy was pretty obvious, and he stepped outside to allow her a good look at the chick who recognized its own kind and chirped excitedly. He let them have a moment together, even if the blue fluff ball was content to stay in the crook of his arm where it was safe and warm now that they were outside.]

That's what I thought. There was a struggle, so I expect they are either dead or disappeared. The nest and some other eggs were busted up. This one had to have rolled out.

[He shrugged a touch helplessly. He hadn't meant for it to hatch as it did, but he also hadn't wanted it to die trapped in an egg either.]

It's pretty attached to me so far, but maybe other chocobos would break that bond?