Pierce his ears? David almost looks shocked to consider it. His fingers come up to touch one ear as he thinks about it. Was that something he wanted? Was it something he'd even look good in?

"The ring really is the first piece of jewelry I've ever owned. It's not a thing men do as much in my world, unless it's a pain chain, usually without a pendant. And there is a certain... weight to a black main with certain types of jewelry. Made me nervous growing up."

David is shocked to find he's astute there, though. He hadn't thought he was leading into something so deep and clearly painful. It's definitely not what he had expected to hear, and he looked angry on Balthier's behalf.

"We've added another person whose ass I'd kick in defense of your honor, if I did not think you could do it yourself."