[ Balthier sees the way Nina changes -- softening, quieting, beaming. Truly someone she loves. He is deeply happy for her, and even a little relieved -- it is nice to know a friendship is in no danger of becoming awkward for those sorts of developments whether aimed at him or simply the shift of available time when someone gains a sweetheart. But he knows his smile doesn't reach his eyes. All the people he's met here and has started to bond to, all of them have someone from home.

He feels like a boy whining about the unfairness of life. Hadn't he moved away at 16, not knowing a soul, and met the most important people in his life?

It was so much work though. He doesn't want to think about having to do that again. Especially with people who already have their communities. ]

Feel like I'd remember that one. I'll have to keep an eye out, give him a good pirate scare about treating my girl right or else, swords and villainy, et cetera.