"Oh, yes, that would explain it. Haven't done that in a long time." But when he was first learning, and that time the nethicite stalled the bike -- he'd certainly taken that tumble before.

Luckily for David, Balthier wasn't really motivated by money, especially when he already had a comfortable lifestyle. When he stole things, it was typically either to protect them, or to lift them from unworthy owners -- which was often the same thing.

Or to piss someone off. If he gets the chance to steal from Filter, he will.

David's comment helps, and his head is starting to clear. "I think I have a least favorite person on this world. But I don't think it's worth going after him again. At least we know the spells are mostly harmless, if deeply embarrassing."