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[shatterhearted.livejournal.com]

[ Fran is sat in the cockpit of the Strahl, and more importantly, she is sat in the captain's seat, rather than the navigator's. ]

To those who know him, or those who know of him... it is my belief that Balthier has returned to Ivalice.

Whatever people wish to believe about the assassination of Vayne is their own choice. Yet I know Balthier is innocent. Believe what you will, yet keep your negative comments from my ears.

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[mademyresolve.livejournal.com]

[Ashe hesitates; doesn't Fran know that Balthier was responsible? At least, he had confessed such to her... the princess is confused, her voice quieted.]

... When I spoke to him last, he mentioned an intention to 'take matters into his own hands', which I interpreted as finding the means to escape confinement. However, if he remains unheard from, by yourself, no less - I suspect you're right.

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[shatterhearted.livejournal.com]

We had hoped to break him from his cell if he was not released. Yet he has simply vanished.

[voice - same filter ]

[mademyresolve.livejournal.com]

Then he has escaped captivity through no design but Gaia's own.

Should he return, the charges will likely be sustained...

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[shatterhearted.livejournal.com]

This is true.

Should he return, I shall do everything in my power to protect him.