Balthier's eyes narrowed at her words and he squeezed her hands again. "It is your personal right to distrust, Penelo. If the man hadn't killed Reks and King Raminas, or tortured his own twin, I'd have said you were irrational, but he is rather a cruel being."

He was, however, surprised that Larsa would end things like that. "Your relationship," he corrected absently as the barmaid brought their drinks. Taking a long swig from his own, Balthier sighed heavily. "The boy is a pure fool if he would do such a thing."

A fool for now he would answer to Balthier.