[As it's highly unlikely that Balthier constantly looks so ridiculously put out. Of course, considering the situation hasn't exactly been favourable, it's a little hard to hold that against him. Not everyone, after all, can be the font of optimism that she is. She suspects were he even to attempt emulating her in such a manner, it would be quite the piss poor impression.
His complaint, which is how she chooses to interpret it, leaves her smiling. Knowingly, at that. As if she very deliberately finds some joy in getting beneath his skin. (Because she does.) Aerith looks proud that she can coerce such a reaction out of him.]
I definitely must. [She grins from ear-to-ear.] It's a shame you're not warming up to it more. Guess I just need to do it on a routine basis. Gotta get you used to it.
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[As it's highly unlikely that Balthier constantly looks so ridiculously put out. Of course, considering the situation hasn't exactly been favourable, it's a little hard to hold that against him. Not everyone, after all, can be the font of optimism that she is. She suspects were he even to attempt emulating her in such a manner, it would be quite the piss poor impression.
His complaint, which is how she chooses to interpret it, leaves her smiling. Knowingly, at that. As if she very deliberately finds some joy in getting beneath his skin. (Because she does.) Aerith looks proud that she can coerce such a reaction out of him.]
I definitely must. [She grins from ear-to-ear.] It's a shame you're not warming up to it more. Guess I just need to do it on a routine basis. Gotta get you used to it.