Out of this world. Well. Balthier suspects he’s gotten his answer, and has it confirmed by the switch to weather talk. Balthier orders — black tea — and agrees, “I had to purchase a new coat and I fear it’s already nearly past the time of year it will be useful.”

There’s a thought he hasn’t considered yet, one that leaves him mildly dazed. Will he still be here next year to use it?