[What he's starting to realize is for all they know the real 'them' behind their facades, there's still so much they haven't told one another. For better or worse. Here now though they've cut themselves open and are bleeding out to one another, figuratively of course.
There it is again, Balthier says he killed his own father, but this time there's a little more to it. God he can't imagine having that put on his shoulders. Killing family or letting people die. He can see now how the sky pirate could be insulted or hurt that he doesn't think he can handle some scoundrels wanting to kidnap or hurt him over the identity or one man. Not that it was ever that for Reyes. Balthier was very capable, even without his magicks, but it didn't stop him from being concerned.
It didn't make him feel any better knowing he was putting him in danger. That's what it was after all. Existing in his orbit was a danger and that was something he'd dragged Balthier into from the very start. It's best to let Balthier get it all out, he doesn't want to talk over him anyway. His head tilts into the hand at his cheek and he'll sigh softly, nodding.]
I'll put together dossiers on groups and people you should be knowledgeable about.
[His hand moves to lightly rest over Balthier's, face turning so he can press a kiss into his palm. His touch is always welcome, he wants him here, nothing has changed. Well. Things have changed, but not in that regard.]
This must all seem childish compared to your life, I guess you really weren't making it up when you said you were the leading man, mi amor.
[Reyes doesn't even realize he's slipped in the term of endearment, holding Balthier's hand in his lap.]
... I'm sorry, about your father, that can't have been an easy decision. [His fingers lightly brush over the sky pirate's hand, gentle, careful. There's hesitation in his words as he speaks again.] I-- can't say I like your idea, but you might be right. Either way you're putting yourself in danger. The Charlatan. Reyes Vidal. Your own wild life as the leading man.
[There's a lot he has to consider now. Not just in regard to Balthier.]
Maybe I shouldn't hide anymore. Either way people I care about, those who work for me, they're in danger, hiding behind titles and in shadows only complicates that. Not in a good way.
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There it is again, Balthier says he killed his own father, but this time there's a little more to it. God he can't imagine having that put on his shoulders. Killing family or letting people die. He can see now how the sky pirate could be insulted or hurt that he doesn't think he can handle some scoundrels wanting to kidnap or hurt him over the identity or one man. Not that it was ever that for Reyes. Balthier was very capable, even without his magicks, but it didn't stop him from being concerned.
It didn't make him feel any better knowing he was putting him in danger. That's what it was after all. Existing in his orbit was a danger and that was something he'd dragged Balthier into from the very start. It's best to let Balthier get it all out, he doesn't want to talk over him anyway. His head tilts into the hand at his cheek and he'll sigh softly, nodding.]
I'll put together dossiers on groups and people you should be knowledgeable about.
[His hand moves to lightly rest over Balthier's, face turning so he can press a kiss into his palm. His touch is always welcome, he wants him here, nothing has changed. Well. Things have changed, but not in that regard.]
This must all seem childish compared to your life, I guess you really weren't making it up when you said you were the leading man, mi amor.
[Reyes doesn't even realize he's slipped in the term of endearment, holding Balthier's hand in his lap.]
... I'm sorry, about your father, that can't have been an easy decision. [His fingers lightly brush over the sky pirate's hand, gentle, careful. There's hesitation in his words as he speaks again.] I-- can't say I like your idea, but you might be right. Either way you're putting yourself in danger. The Charlatan. Reyes Vidal. Your own wild life as the leading man.
[There's a lot he has to consider now. Not just in regard to Balthier.]
Maybe I shouldn't hide anymore. Either way people I care about, those who work for me, they're in danger, hiding behind titles and in shadows only complicates that. Not in a good way.