[ Balthier laughs at that. ] That wouldn't make you particularly incognito, so I'd be both a poor sorcerer and a poor pirate.
[ He doesn't miss the fatigue in Otto's disposition, though, and not for the first time wished his healing magic worked. If he senses someone walking by on the street, he's not above syphoning just a little of the fatigue off his guest and onto some random passerby who can just feel a little tired. ]
Honestly, it's strange how much this feels like home. I was glad to be back, overall. Yourself?
Oh, yes. I never had any intention to stay long in my world - I'd rather be here, now.
[For a lot of reasons, mostly depressing!]
It's home, for better or worse! I'll admit, I'm a little glad so many people are coming back. Though, of course I'd rather everyone have the option to go home permanently, if they want to.
I did find the whole thing disorienting. Can't say I remember the trip back, but going there - it was as if I'd been dropped into the body of my own past self. Everything I brought with me was gone. A bit of a shock.
[Mostly: he'd forgotten exactly how much he was freezing cold, soaked in gross river water, and had also just been punched a lot and slightly electrocuted]
[ Balthier winces, remembering the reactor in the fear cauldron. ]
Similar. I was dropped right back to the moment I left, which was my partner being crushed in a collapsing ship. It turned out alright and I appreciate knowing she's safe, but it was not a good few days, especially given I was rusty with my magick.
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[ He doesn't miss the fatigue in Otto's disposition, though, and not for the first time wished his healing magic worked. If he senses someone walking by on the street, he's not above syphoning just a little of the fatigue off his guest and onto some random passerby who can just feel a little tired. ]
Honestly, it's strange how much this feels like home. I was glad to be back, overall. Yourself?
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[For a lot of reasons, mostly depressing!]
It's home, for better or worse! I'll admit, I'm a little glad so many people are coming back. Though, of course I'd rather everyone have the option to go home permanently, if they want to.
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[ Though his reasons are...not all depressing. Especially the David-shaped ones. ]
Selfishly, I agree, though of course if they wish to return permanently, I wish them speed in achieving it. Glad I'll have you awhile yet, though.
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[Could be worse! Could always be worse.
There's a slightly-too-long pause, before he realizes he's letting the conversation lapse.]
I'm sorry. Just a bit tired.
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[ And the mind. ]
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I did find the whole thing disorienting. Can't say I remember the trip back, but going there - it was as if I'd been dropped into the body of my own past self. Everything I brought with me was gone. A bit of a shock.
[Mostly: he'd forgotten exactly how much he was freezing cold, soaked in gross river water, and had also just been punched a lot and slightly electrocuted]
Was it anything like that for you?
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Similar. I was dropped right back to the moment I left, which was my partner being crushed in a collapsing ship. It turned out alright and I appreciate knowing she's safe, but it was not a good few days, especially given I was rusty with my magick.
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I'm glad everyone was alright. And that you were able to leave her in a better place. I know how that kind of uncertainty can weigh on you.