[Phone Call]

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

[Seems everyone's calling you today, Balthier. This time, it's your bff. He needs to talk to you about something very important before his nerves get the better of him.]

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He is Mr. Popular this week.

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

[He picks up after a single ring, sounding rather cheerful when he answers.]

Captain! What news?

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

She...

[His tone is a bit nervous and anxious, though it's heavy with relief. Clearly he was expecting her to say no.]

She said yes.

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

[He smirks.]

Of course she did. I'm wounded that you doubted me even for a moment. When will you be seeing her?

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

[Can you just hear the lineface over the phone?]

When she is well. She was injured during the Lunar Cry.

[There is a pause.] I must admit I am not sure what to do now. It has been some time since I have done anything of this sort.

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

[He hears your lineface, Captain. When do you not have lineface?]

I'm sorry to hear that. I wish her a speedy recovery, of course.

[He stifles a chuckle as he considers Basch's dilemma.] Well, it stands to reason that you talk to her. Traditionally, it's what's done on dates. In all seriousness, Basch, simply relax. Be yourself. She rather likes yourself, from what I understand.

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

[Not all the time! Just... most of the time.]

I feel as if all will go wrong.

[He's heard things? Now he wants to know. Damn it, gossip.]

What have you heard?

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

You needn't worry so much. Do relax, Captain. You'll enjoy yourself far more if you do.

[He makes an effort to suppress a laugh.]

Nothing in particular, aside from what I'd already observed. Unless you're willing to take the word of a trio of girls under the age of twelve. You did nothing special to get her attention and gain her interest, Basch, but it's quite obvious that she does like you. To me, at the very least. Doesn't that mean you need only be yourself?

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

And you do have quite an acute sense of observation.

[A rough sigh.]

I am nervous.

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

I rather pride myself on it, in fact.

I know, friend. You need not be. Simply try to enjoy yourself. That's what you're supposed to do on a date, after all.

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

Do you know how long it has been since I have done any such thing? Since before I left for Dalmasca.

Very few opportunities have afforded me such time since then. [He takes a deep breath.]

Though I have called to... ask for assistance.

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

[The pirate smirks.] So long ago? Nearly my entire lifespan, Captain.

I would be more than happy to aid you in any way I can. Go on.

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

I need you to not remind me how old I am, Balthier. [LINEFACE.]

As you have so oft pointed out, it appears my wardrobe is lacking in anything... suitable for this.

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

My apologies, friend.

I see. Well, shall we find an appropriate shop that's still standing?

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

Aye.

[And he prays Balthier doesn't find something too... nonsensical for him to wear.]

[theleadingman.livejournal.com]

[Please. He'll shop to your tastes, Captain. Well. Better than your tastes, but slightly reminiscent.]

In that case, I'll be along shortly.

[bearitproudly.livejournal.com]

[He will protest if it's too frilly, pirate.]

I will see you soon then.