Balthier lets out a grunt as he hits the ground. This man is strong. Maybe that's why he wants to impress him. But he's in the way of the treasure.

"Fight me like a man, you scallawag! I need me treasure."

Yeah, this pirate filter was not build with internal logic. He's not really concerned about how yelling at the attractive lad conflicts with the desire to impress him with treasure.

He retains some of his agility, slipping out of David's hold.