He's neither small nor cute! He's nearly two and very brave and strong! He's just scared of being around so many humans, and rightfully so!

Are there really no other people in this shop? Vash climbs to his feet, keeping his feathered arm hidden behind himself as he emerges, looking around intently for any humans who might overheard them. His other big brother taught him a neat trick for communicating without words, and he tries it now, concentrating on the man in front of him and mentally calling out to him, the way he'd talk to one of his sisters in their bulbs.

Are you Nai? Can you hear me?

There's a few feathers even poking out of the collar of his shirt on the right-hand side. It really is adorable.