[He joins Ashe in a soft laugh, but there's something almost profoundly sad in it, something that escapes only once Ashe's arms are already around him.]
Thanks for listening, Ashe. For being there for me.
I appreciate that, but I'm not worried about me right now.
[He leans his head a little bit against Balthus' shoulder.]
Of course. You've been such a good friend to me. I only want to be just as good in return. And... if you're ever in the area and need a place to stay, you're welcome in Castle Gaspard. All right?
[That gets him for a second, and he is honestly ready to give what Balthus needs -- but as soon as he makes it clear it's a joke, Ashe does laugh, giving him a playful nudge.]
Of course. Stay as long as you'd like! I know the Professor wouldn't mind.
And thank you for trusting me with what you wanted to share. It means a lot.
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[He joins Ashe in a soft laugh, but there's something almost profoundly sad in it, something that escapes only once Ashe's arms are already around him.]
Thanks for listening, Ashe. For being there for me.
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[He leans his head a little bit against Balthus' shoulder.]
Of course. You've been such a good friend to me. I only want to be just as good in return. And... if you're ever in the area and need a place to stay, you're welcome in Castle Gaspard. All right?
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[He smiles, mostly to himself, and it's a little melancholy and a little fond.]
Always handy to know where the good hiding spots are. I might just take you up on that, someday.
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Can I do anything else for you?
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[He waits a beat, then laughs.]
I'm just kidding. How about you just let me stay here awhile? We'll let Growlst have the run of the house on his own for a while.
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Of course. Stay as long as you'd like! I know the Professor wouldn't mind.
And thank you for trusting me with what you wanted to share. It means a lot.