[ Once upon a time, before he let down people who gave him a chance at life when he was nobody. Once upon a time, before he watch his brother kill his King, before everyone he went, people who didn't recognize his face hated him. Once upon a time, freedom was important.

Then he found out just how much he wasted it. So trying for it seems like a waste, and he can instead be useful, so he can atone for his failures.

Well, anyway.

Right now, he walks with Balthier, listening. ]

I fear my good name perished three years past.

Though what kind of 'bandits' are hunted, present company, obviously, not included.