You ate that ridiculous cake and came and touched me when I was under enough of a spell to take a leap. And then you caught me. Over and over again, long after that silly oversharing spell was gone. I think that's more than entitled you to my honesty.

[ The truth is, he's not entirely sure what he's done to earn that acceptance, and maybe that's the point -- that it's given, not earned. That maybe chasing the affections of people who want to give them, who value what you value, is a better way to build support, and lord knows Balthier needs that love and support too. ]

One more piece of honesty: I still can't quite believe you're real.