[ Having other loved ones is both wonderful and vital. Balthier conceptually agrees, but right now his loved ones are inaccessible and therefore far from his mind for pure self preservation. Also, he's only really concerned about here and now tonight.

Balthier accepts the laptop and follows the lessons decently -- he does have a mind for machines. The track pad is awkward but he'll get the hang of it. ]

I'm impressed how well this is laid out for the size of hands, though I will say, it's a good thing I don't have a delicate ego and a deep need to be competent at tasks or I would be immensely frustrated with the childish way I operate this.

[ Yeah. The pride is going to be an obstacle to learning. ]