"I wish him luck if you catch up with him." Though Balthier doesn't want David around him, especially not alone. He thinks he prefers magic on his world; more predictable, easier to deal with.

He thinks about David's suggestion. Part of him wants to protest, but he's tired from hours of work, and what can he actually do against Filter? He's sure someone else will pick him up.

What he really wants is to go back to the Diadem and curl up on the couch with David, which was what they would have been doing if this Confluence hadn't hit.

"Are you thinking duck in an alley recover or call it a night recover?"