[There is an intimacy in how close they are to each other in this place and time. And fuck, he wanted to have more of this. Little domestic moments of warmth. But he knows that's too much to seek too soon.]

Sir, I am certain I've already seduced you with my wit and good looks, and merely have not consummated the seduction.

[As he said it, he leaned into almost whisper in Balthier's ear, as if he intends to earn that consummation now. And instead he stands up, taking the laptop with him.]

Alright, we're going to hook this up to the television. Come on, new lesson.

[He's also a tease.]