[ It's not an unreasonable request. It's just...late. And feels criticizing, along with that hand pulling away from him. Like he's having his wrist slapped for being a bad child. ]
Well then give me an expectation before I break it next time. Mind reading isn't among my talents.
[ There's definitely bite in his voice this time and Scions he's not sure if he's more irritated with Reyes or himself, the words coming before he can stop them. Some part of him wants to bury his face in Reyes's side and be held, like he really is a small boy. Some other part is near daring Reyes to push him away, call him out.
Stop, Balthier. Let it go.
But he doesn't want to. And that scares him. ]
Reyes, I'm a pirate. From Ivalice. And in the pocket of at least two governments who are trying to set up trade with Kadara. You can't ask me to not be what I am.
[ He hasn't moved away yet, but he's acutely aware that the closeness is now edging on uncomfortable. Scions. Stop stop. ]
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Date: 2022-06-27 12:04 am (UTC)Well then give me an expectation before I break it next time. Mind reading isn't among my talents.
[ There's definitely bite in his voice this time and Scions he's not sure if he's more irritated with Reyes or himself, the words coming before he can stop them. Some part of him wants to bury his face in Reyes's side and be held, like he really is a small boy. Some other part is near daring Reyes to push him away, call him out.
Stop, Balthier. Let it go.
But he doesn't want to. And that scares him. ]
Reyes, I'm a pirate. From Ivalice. And in the pocket of at least two governments who are trying to set up trade with Kadara. You can't ask me to not be what I am.
[ He hasn't moved away yet, but he's acutely aware that the closeness is now edging on uncomfortable. Scions. Stop stop. ]