Balthier likes that David enjoys so much attention, likes things said directly and repeatedly. It's helped him so much in being open, in getting back in touch with the pieces of him that like to be that way.

And he loves that way that, after all this time, David still melts happily into his touch. Scions does that make Balthier feel important.

"So you know what I'm going to ask you now, don't you?"