Emperor Penguins are about a meter tall (they’re the largest living penguin species), so it would be very awkward to pick him up. He woke up and waddled over to Hakuba, blinking blearily as he did so. KID made a noncommittal noise at the idea.
“It’s always noncommittal with you, isn’t it? But, ah-hah! I have a camping chair. And a very warm coat. AND! A blanket. Which you can sit on, if you like. You sure you don’t want to sit in my lap and snuggle?”