[ Balthier has had the opposite, constantly trying to stay under the radar or as a loner and drifting toward leadership. He’s finally starting to accept that. ]

There’s something deeply calming about Mist and realizing that regardless of status or training or anything else, we are all connected to the same energy. Humbling I think, and also connective. Like reading good literature or seeing good art. A sense of connection well beyond the here and now.

Ah someone rational. I was talking to Peter about the absurdity of carrying around a surveillance device and he seems to think that was entirely responsible. Maybe I’m an old man pirate but I don't particularly care for others being able to find or track me. Another perk of my ship — I was in charge of any surveillance. I’m finding myself leaning toward the city for the access to resources but the surveillance is heavier. Certainly more research to do — that was how I ended up here today. I don’t think I’ll be staying in Sunset Falls. [ Speaking of… he has another appointment with the guild today. He cold blow it off but he’s not particularly keen to do so when he’s hoping they’ll give him both funds and access to starting an antique shop. He’s going to have to get moving soon, loathe as he is to let this afternoon come to an end. ]