[text] private to Balthier

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[It's taken Locke a week or so for the rawness of the pain to dull and for himself to see things a little more clearly. He can't begrudge Balthier for talking to her while he was gone, but he does have something to say. Somehow it feels safer sending a note and leaving it in the other man's hands to decide how to respond.]

Thank you for taking care of Celes.

[He is by no means willing to give up on Celes, but he is appreciative of the care given in his stead.]