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Ashe here! Sorry I missed you! Leave me a message please so I can get back to you.

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[shootyourshot]

I can see why he might have just let her do as she pleased, but that still doesn't make it okay. You're his son. That's not-- fathers should do better to stand by their kids.

[He really is trying to not project much on that factor, but he certainly relates.]

I guess there's no changing it much now.

[ashenputtel]

Hey, you're preaching to the choir on that one, pal. I'm sure not saying I forgive him for it. Just that...I guess, now that I'm older, I understand a little better? Like being tall enough to see over a wall. When you're a kid, you can only see up to the wall, but once you're grown up, you can see that much and what's on the other side of it. But it's still the same wall, no matter what you do.

[That metaphor probably makes sense on some planet. Probably.]

He loved my mom, you know. And she loved him. And he still let them do that to her. But that's never gonna be me, no sir. You won't catch me letting down somebody I love 'cause I'm too weak to stand up for 'em.

[shootyourshot]

I guess that makes sense.

[A small laugh escapes him, and Ashe stands up, finally making good on his own instincts by reaching out and giving Balthus a hug.]

You're a good man, Balthus. And definitely a strong one, through and through. I know you'd do right by the people you love.

[ashenputtel]

Hey, you're no slouch yourself, you know.

[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.

[shootyourshot]

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?

[ashenputtel]

A place to stay, huh...?

[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.

[shootyourshot]

Good. You'll always be welcome. All my friends are.

Can I do anything else for you?

[ashenputtel]

Well, now that you mention it, I could use a loan...

[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.

[shootyourshot]

[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.