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I must commend whatever force that brought me from Ivalice to the back of a giant adamantitan. I didn't think anything could surprise me anymore, but here we are.

[He gives his most devilish and debonair smile. It makes him look just a little more charming and a little bit dangerous.]

I imagine introductions are in order.

[And he gives a curt little bow.]

Balthier, at your service.

And if I may pose a question - no, perhaps more a request -

What are the best pubs in the city, and what holes in the wall would one generally prefer to avoid?

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I'm sure you will, if you offer your service to everyone you come across.

There are some lovely tea shops in Fire. Some less lovely in Earth, which I wouldn't recommend unless your definition of tea is exceptionally loose. As for pubs...

[An elegant shrug.]

Very few meet my standards, I'm afraid.

It pays to be friendly sometimes. Flies, honey. All that.

Now, which pubs meet your standards?

There's friendly and then there's wanton, my dear.

[Definitely an edge to her smile now.]

There's a charming place over in Wood, which I hear used to be owned by a Foreigner.

When faced with such a countenance, how can one be anything but?

I shall be sure to pay it a visit. Perhaps we'll run into each other?

I suppose I can forgive it, then.

[And the edge on that smile is gone.]

I prefer tea, if we're being honest. Another time, perhaps.

How very gracious of you.

Any particularly interesting teas native to the turtle?

Occasionally I am.

[Not a trace of irony. Just the smile.]

They're likely not what you're used to. The local equivalent of green tea is much better, though, frankly. Where do your tastes run?

[Balthier seems pleased by the smile - and then shakes himself a bit, looking mildly puzzled. Still, back to business.]

Bhujerban tea - it's quite strong and usually mixed with honey liquors. Very pleasing, though I don't expect to find either here. Still, what you describe sounds rather refreshing. Do they do a chilled mint blend?

Oh, they should be able to accommodate you, I'm sure.

[But chilled tea. Hm. There's something simply wrong about that.]

If you can pull yourself away from the pubs.

[He likes to live dangerously.]

For you? I could pull myself away from a king's treasure vault.

[Especially if it's anything like the last 'king's treasure' they went after. His berries are still bitter about that.]

How sweet of you, my dear. If you find any of those here, do let me know.

[He does seem the sort to enjoy treasure.]

[You have no idea.]

You don't seem like one to pass up a bit of fun. I'll keep you informed.

[Oh, good.]

Until then.

My name is China Sorrows; I can be found in the Fire sector, should you desire to.

[And she smiles, and will close the feed unless Balthier has something of substance to add.]

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