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[ashenputtel]

Aw, these are fine. They're for later, anyway, so —

[But he stops then, like maybe he's just said something he shouldn't, and caught himself. He scuffs the toe of his boot on the ground, thinking, then glances up suspiciously when Ashe offers up his empathy.]

...Just what kind of spot do you think I'm in, huh?

[shootyourshot]

Hm? Well, you're someone younger than me who's out on his own who couldn't afford food on his own.

Am I wrong about that?

[ashenputtel]

Yeah! You're wrong about all of it. [...] Most of it!

[He puffs up a little, squaring his shoulders and thrusting his chest out.]

I just wanted to help that lady, is all. My dad's the Baron Albrecht, so that's what I'm supposed to do. Nobles like me are supposed to stick up for the little guy, and be generous and helpful. ...And stuff.

[shootyourshot]

Baron Albrecht--

[Oh. OHHHH. Oh this is...!

Ashe has to bite the inside of his cheek to keep himself from being too excited. This is Balthus as a boy!]

Well, if that's the case, I bet you're pretty strong, huh?

[ashenputtel]

[He snorts audibly, as only a proud prepubescent youth can really do.]

Uh, yeah. Didn't you see me carrying that whole box?

[shootyourshot]

That's true! And I bet that's only a fraction of your strength at show.

I'm all the way on the west side of Faerghus usually, so I haven't met your dad or anything like that. So I'm afraid I don't know your name.

[ashenputtel]

You better believe it! I'm almost strong enough to beat my best bud Holst! He's gonna be the next Duke Goneril someday.

[gotta stan for his favorite person ever, obviously]

Are you a lord? You're not wearing a coat of arms or anything, so how'm I supposed to know what house you're from?

[shootyourshot]

Your best friend, huh? What's he like?

[Oh. Ah. Ashe rubs the back of his neck.]

Oh, no no. I'm just a commoner. I live in Gaspard Village.

[ashenputtel]

He's the best. He's super strong and noble and smart and he could fight twenty-five monsters with his bare hands!

[Verdict's still out on the "smart" but you know what, let Balthus have his skewed perspective. A little absently, he picks at his dented peach, running his thumb over the flattened part.]

He's probably around here somewhere. We're supposed to stay together when we go out but I don't know where he went.

[His shoulders droop a little, while his expression grows flat and resigned.]

Well, it'll be okay. I'm tough too. I don't know where Gaspard Village is, is that in the mountains?

[shootyourshot]

Wow. Twenty-five monsters! He sounds really powerful. I'm sure he's okay on his own until you two reunite. I'd be happy to stick with you until then.

[He chuckles softly.]

No, it's by a river, right along the border of the Empire. It's pretty far away from Goneril territory. It's a small place, but the people are generally happy.

[ashenputtel]

Oh. I don't know much about the Empire, either.

[Enjoy it while it lasts, kid, because someday you're going to know more than you ever wanted to about it.]

I hope he comes back soon. I'll get in trouble if I come back without Holst.

[shootyourshot]

Don't worry about it. It's pretty far from here, though.

And hey, you'll meet back up with him soon. Holst is tough, right? He'll probably find you before you know it.

[Ashe offers his hand to Balthus.]

But it's really nice to meet you. Show me how strong your handshake is, huh?