You think it would be too over the top, but I don't. One of my friends, Laurie, she made her life off of it actually. Though if you were to invite a private audience, he'd have to owe you at least a drink.

[Experienced and brilliant? Nope, not flustered and flattered. And man, he's definitely trusting this guy so much more than expected by not trying to get an exchange or idea of an exchange now. He trusts that Balthier wont' abuse the favor.]

Come on, the next target is probably more your speed. Not computers, but rather a jewelry store. It's going to be more complicated.