[ Stalling only works so far. Basch eyes him for a moment, wondering if the whiskey is to alleviate pain, or a growing habit, then carefully settles beside hin on the bed. Pacing might happen, later, but he's pretty sure not making Balthier crane his neck up to look at him might be better. ]
Why think you that being here will do naught like what we were told, Balthier? Or, if that is not a topic you wish to address yet, who is Jack exactly, and how did his focus on you begin?
[ Giving him a choice which direction to tackle is good, right? At least it's better than charging into one direction with all that he's got, trying to batter down any resistance. That one's unlikely to work well with Balthier under the best of circumstances, anyway. ]
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[ Stalling only works so far. Basch eyes him for a moment, wondering if the whiskey is to alleviate pain, or a growing habit, then carefully settles beside hin on the bed. Pacing might happen, later, but he's pretty sure not making Balthier crane his neck up to look at him might be better. ]
Why think you that being here will do naught like what we were told, Balthier? Or, if that is not a topic you wish to address yet, who is Jack exactly, and how did his focus on you begin?
[ Giving him a choice which direction to tackle is good, right? At least it's better than charging into one direction with all that he's got, trying to batter down any resistance. That one's unlikely to work well with Balthier under the best of circumstances, anyway. ]