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?
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.
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[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?
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[Oh. Ah. Ashe rubs the back of his neck.]
Oh, no no. I'm just a commoner. I live in Gaspard Village.
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[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?
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[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.
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[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.
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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?