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[theleadingman]

[The video opens up centered on Balthier's face, one eye squinted as an amused smirk pulls at his lips. He seems to be examining the device, and gently turns it so that the image of him is briefly slanted, then rights it again immediately afterwards.]Truly a remarkable device. Everything that helpful moogle said it would be. Greetings. As I'm sure

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[heartofheaven]

[Hey, look, another old face. It's as though Gaia suddenly decided to pull in everyone Tifa knows again.]

It's been a while, Balthier.

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[theleadingman]

[Balthier offers the woman a smile, recalling Irvine's mention of old friends who would be pleased to see him resurface. Oh, isn't this an awkward situtation. Still, not unpleasant.]

Hello there, love. I'm a bit loathe to admit that I'm feeling a bit touched in the head, but I'm told I made a friend or two during my previous visits. This is a pleasant sort of reunion, I hope?

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[heartofheaven]

[She smiles.]

It's not your head that's the problem. Don't worry, it's happened before.

My name's Tifa. It's good to see you again.

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[theleadingman]

[His own smile widens as he allows himself to feel more at ease.]

A pleasure to see again, Tifa, I'm sure. Safe to assume we were mates, then?

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[shatterhearted]

[ Well hello there, Balthier. A certain Viera is most pleased to see you. Except, the video isn't focused on her, but rather on the impressive ship behind her.

Squint hard enough and you may realise it is the Strahl. ]

A leading man such as yourself will be in need of a ship, yes?

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[theleadingman]

[He smiles openly into the camera, letting out a dramatic sigh of relief as he cants his head.]

Be still my heart. You're both a sight for weary eyes. Fran! You always did know how to make my heart go pitter-pat.

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[shatterhearted]

The fates? Where have they decided to abandon you?

[ She's tilting her head, trying to work it out from the video, and failing... ]

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[theleadingman]

Lindblum; lovely place, really. Meet me for a drink?

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[danceawaypain]

Balthier!

[One dancing Sky Pirate partner here who is absolutely thrilled to see you again!]

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[theleadingman]

Just as I was hoping for a bit of sunshine. Looks like you've done some growing in my absence, Pen. How's the rose of Rabanstre been keeping?

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[danceawaypain]

Keeping out of trouble. Vaan's not here though, that's probably why.

[She loves the boy to bits, but he's a walking crisis without her to keep him in line. Still, her head cants to the side with a smile.]

I've really missed you. It's been a while.

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[theleadingman]

A shame; no Vaan means we're one man short of a full crew. And here I thought even travel between worlds couldn't keep the pair of you apart.

You've been missed as well, glad to hear the same in turn. You've been here some time, I expect you have news like the others?

[Video] Bit late, but I hope this is okay

[smallmage]

[The man looks familiar, but not incredibly - more importantly, he's pretty good-looking, and she can't help but notice that. There's a small blush before she gets herself back together to actually respond, though she stumbles a bit at the beginning.]

Th-That shield - is it enchanted somehow?

[Video] I feel it's never too late! :3

[theleadingman]

[He cocks his head towards the camera; another new face, though that's not at all surprising. He's been quite lucky to see so many familiar ones so soon, really.]

Cursed, I should think. Enchanted is a lofty sort of word, inspires good feelings. This thing rather inspires illness. It was suggested I unload it at Treno; I think I'll do just that.

Pardon my manners. I am Balthier; may I have your name, miss?

[Video] Wheeee!

[smallmage]

Cursed? Hmm... If it really is magical, I'd like to try to see how it's put together, but I'm not sure about curses.

[And there's a small blush, odfjdisf he has wonderful manners.]

R-Refia. I'm the synthesis apprentice here at the shop in Lindblum - we're always looking for strange things like that.

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[theleadingman]

A pleasure to meet you, Refia.

Well, if you'd like it, you're welcome to it. I don't need the coin that badly, and if you could put it to reasonably good use, then by all means. I'm even in the neighborhood.