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[fealty_to_none]

[If anyone recalls this event, the voice you hear might sound a bit familiar. Basically Balthier has a lot of unresolved daddy issues.]

"-too late now. You ran and ran and where did it get you?"

[Balthier's voice sounds strained as though it's painful to talk, and the bravado forced as if there is no conviction to his words."You're not him. This

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[aint_comin_back]

[There's a hard note in his voice; it's not from lack of sympathy.] They're just takin' their notes, judgin' how you react. Rail at 'em all you want. Ain't gonna help.

... 'Less your satisfied with it. Then yell some more.

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[fealty_to_none]

....What in the name of seven he-...

[Balthier pulls the device from his waistpouch, and when he speaks sounds uncharacteristically snippish.]

I said my piece. Let them take their notes. While they're at it, they can note the a certain hand gesture and proceed to sit on it and spin.

I have work to do.

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[aint_comin_back]

Fair 'nough. 'Fraid I can't help you much.

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[fealty_to_none]

I would not ask that of you.

[A low, humourless laugh.] I suppose it will take more than insults to provoke them, though I half-expected to be struck down where I stood.

That they do this, I would see them killed if I can get the opportunity.

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[thesonofodin]

I know not who that man was to you, but you have my sympathy.

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[fealty_to_none]

Keep your sympathies, friend. That these apportioners saw fit to lay my past bare on two occasions... they'll be in more need of them then I when I find out where they're holed up.

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[thesonofodin]

I will aid you in your search. [Insert vague Lord of the Rings reference about having his hammer.]

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[fealty_to_none]

[Balthier calms a little. At least he isn't in quite such a foul temper as before.]

My thanks, friend. [Insert half-hearted innuendo about being good at handling hammers.]

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[suaveleather]

[He chuckles.]

Aren't you the dramatic one, my friend? So. Your name is Ffamran?

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[fealty_to_none]

[Oh Zev. You can practically hear his teeth grinding together when he speaks.]

It's Balthier.

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[suaveleather]

Hm. No. No, I think not. That man clearly said Ffamran.

[He's trying very hard not to laugh.]

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[fealty_to_none]

And that man is dead. What of it?

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[wasinnocent]

Somehow I doubt they're gonna care about that much.

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[fealty_to_none]

Then I'll see that they regret their apathy.

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[wasinnocent]

If you find them, be sure to let the rest of us in on that. [She pauses] Are you okay?

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[fealty_to_none]

Of course. I can't be the only one here with a mind for vengeance.

...Could be better. Could be worse. [He gives a dismissive wave of his hand. But for an instant his eyes betray sadness.] It hardly matters now.