[public] So, it's the new year.

[shovel_sick]

And I don't feel any different.

I did have a good time in Port Royal for Christmas, though. Thanks again, James.

It's weird to be back in the Grand Line.

I can't believe I'm asking this, but... Balthier, are you still planning your little adventure to Sky Island? If you are, let me know. I need the cash.

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[leaderman]

Of course. I have someone who can transport me there, though I'm certainly still in need of a guide were I to visit. This fabled treasure of yours interests me, and with my flying ship we may have an advantage over other scavangers.

[shovel_sick]

Like I said before, I'm not planning on going along on this wild goose chase. I'm not one for heights.

The best I can do for you is fashion maps of the general area below which the island is supposedly located - Jaya, Mock Town, Little Garden. You're on your own once you try to get to Upper Yard.

[leaderman]

What a pity. And here I thought you were interested in money.

So be it. I've got no qualms with map-based navigation so long as your bearings aren't as queer as your proper nouns.

[shovel_sick]

Yeah, I'm interested in the money you'll be giving me in exchange for the maps.

Queer proper nouns? You're one to talk, Banana Balthier.

(Strikes very readable!)

[leaderman]

A mere fraction of what would be divyed between those accompanying me.

.... Banana? I beg your pardon?

[shovel_sick]

That's fine.

What?

[leaderman]

Your loss, then.

You referred to me as "Banana." I'm sure you found it cute, though it's properly spelled and pronounced Balthier.

[shovel_sick]

Did not.

[leaderman]

... you typed it. You can still read it a few comments above this one.

[shovel_sick]

It must have been a typo.

[leaderman]

It worries me slightly that the man drafting my maps for an unknown country can't manage to differenciate between a Musaceae fruit and myself.

[shovel_sick]

Jesus, can't take a joke, can we, Balthier?

I'll have your maps for you, don't you worry.

[leaderman]

I can when they're funny.

Oh, I haven't a doubt as to that. It's their accuracy that I'm calling into question.

[shovel_sick]

Would it make you feel better to know that I have been commissioned to draft maps by the Marines before?

[leaderman]

I suppose that would depend on how much you care for the Marines.

[shovel_sick]

They pay my salary.