[ Balthier is entirely in accordance with that. Not that they've ever talked about it because Scions forbid two men in love put words to anything they're feeling or doing. Balthier's never said those three words again, and he sure has slipped out of confirming with Reyes that they're boyfriends or that they're exclusive, things he deeply wants.
But in moments like this it doesn't matter, because he's so damned happy. As Reyes kisses his head, he curls in further, tucking his legs up. He's about two steps away from entirely being a lap cat; the drink is about the only thing preventing him. ]
Fear not, chocobos do not eat meat, but they will still bite you. Maybe next time we visit I will take you riding. [ Next time. Many next times. ] But there's plenty of other things to feed you to. Dragons. Wolves. Elemental blobs of gelatin. Dinosaurs.
[ Oh, he doesn't want to mention his one order of business before they entirely settle in. ]
By the way, I expect you'll be getting a message from an Ivalician pirate who goes by Garuda. He's a bit slippery, but he does good business, and he controls a good deal of Nabudis's sky crystal [ the stuff that makes Ivalician vehicles fly ]. I pointed him toward the Charlatan, said he could mention knowing me, and I trust you and your people will handle the rest.
[ If Reyes and Kadara can get into the sky crystal trade, they'll be the only ones off world dealing it in it, and with a good trade deal back, it can bolster both worlds' technology. What's more, the money will be going into rebuilding Nabudis, which needs it, and keeps the power balance between Dalmasca and Archades. It's taking care of Larsa and Ashe too, and preventing another planet Balthier trusts less from getting sky crystal.
He put a lot of effort and a lot of planning into this. Has been extremely careful who knows who he's talking to and what his end goal is; mostly Fran, and any in between who has had to know.
Reyes has been trying to get a good deal set up with Ivalice, too. Everything fell into place. And now Balthier is looking forward to just resting and enjoying being back where he most wants to be. ]
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But in moments like this it doesn't matter, because he's so damned happy. As Reyes kisses his head, he curls in further, tucking his legs up. He's about two steps away from entirely being a lap cat; the drink is about the only thing preventing him. ]
Fear not, chocobos do not eat meat, but they will still bite you. Maybe next time we visit I will take you riding. [ Next time. Many next times. ] But there's plenty of other things to feed you to. Dragons. Wolves. Elemental blobs of gelatin. Dinosaurs.
[ Oh, he doesn't want to mention his one order of business before they entirely settle in. ]
By the way, I expect you'll be getting a message from an Ivalician pirate who goes by Garuda. He's a bit slippery, but he does good business, and he controls a good deal of Nabudis's sky crystal [ the stuff that makes Ivalician vehicles fly ]. I pointed him toward the Charlatan, said he could mention knowing me, and I trust you and your people will handle the rest.
[ If Reyes and Kadara can get into the sky crystal trade, they'll be the only ones off world dealing it in it, and with a good trade deal back, it can bolster both worlds' technology. What's more, the money will be going into rebuilding Nabudis, which needs it, and keeps the power balance between Dalmasca and Archades. It's taking care of Larsa and Ashe too, and preventing another planet Balthier trusts less from getting sky crystal.
He put a lot of effort and a lot of planning into this. Has been extremely careful who knows who he's talking to and what his end goal is; mostly Fran, and any in between who has had to know.
Reyes has been trying to get a good deal set up with Ivalice, too. Everything fell into place. And now Balthier is looking forward to just resting and enjoying being back where he most wants to be. ]