[ Oh Balthier is feeling that urge too. The only thing holding him back is that desire to protect this ember from burning out. That’s only deepened as that warmth grows. ]

Anything for you.

[ He releases David’s hand and forces his attention back to the play because it’s safer. ]

You know I find it hard to believe he couldn’t put together what a young woman may look like from some of those lovely lads in the back, but I do appreciate the absurdity of it.