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[flybyshooting]

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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[redlightgreenlight]

Best pubs? Fire Sector.

Best place to avoid? Fire Sector.

[Yes, Valdis, you are so helpful.]

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[flybyshooting]

How often such is the case?

But no matter. Just looking for a few recommendations.

[He rests his cheek on the curl of his knuckles, seeming all the world utterly relaxed.]

I daresay you've been in the city long enough to know.

[redlightgreenlight]

[Valdis laughs lightly]

Far too often it seems.

[More serious now]

I've been in the city for over two years.

[If you count the year in the dreaming, which she is choosing to.]

Keeliai has charming qualities.

[flybyshooting]

That's quite a span. Though it confirms what I've heard - the comings and goings of us foreigners are at the whims of whatever brought us here.

[He grins a little at this, despite the general misgivings he has about the place.]

'Charming' is a good word. It's certainly distinct from anywhere I've been in Ivalice. But like any good city, I expect it has its seedy underbelly.

[redlightgreenlight]

[She laughs again]

Oh, yes, the Fire Sector is ripe enough and its well-dressed overseer is quite the king cobra.

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[pushtheboundaries]

Seconded.

[flybyshooting]

I'll be certain to tread lightly in a nest of vipers then. I'd hate to trod on their tails.

Anywhere else worth a look?

[Not that he won't already go poking his nose where it doesn't belong, but recommendations on where to start are always appreciated.]

[redlightgreenlight]

Well, if you walk carefully and don't mind brothels, then I can recommend a few places in the Fire Sector.


But otherwise, there aren't many options that I know of.

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[wolfstrike]

If you're looking for a good watering hole, I can recommended a few in the Water Sector. Fitting, right?

[It might be the poorest part of town but at least he'd be avoiding the Fire Sector like some people are suggesting.]

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[edgeoftheknife]

[It's still Erskine's birthday (night) and he's still quite drunk. Have a very pretty man staring somewhat blearily at you with his chin resting in his hand.]

Fire Sector, there's this place... bloody hell I don't even remember the name of it. Blue... blue sign out front, I think? Some kind of....

[He laughs a little helplessly]

It's on a corner. Blue sign. It's a good one.

[flybyshooting]

I am nothing if not careful.

[And never has a more blatant lie been uttered. It's remarkable the paint doesn't peel.]

Do join me if you're ever in the mood. Good company would not be remiss.

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[flybyshooting]

I was thinking something a little stronger than water, if that's what's to be found there.

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[flybyshooting]

My, aren't we festive.

Had a little trip there yourself?

[wolfstrike]

[And Yuri watches as his joke goes sailing over this guy's head]

Thaaaat's not what I meant. They've got more than just literal water.

[redlightgreenlight]

You don't even know my name and yet you've decided I am good company?

[flybyshooting]

Well, in comparison to the kedan who tried to snatch my earrings right out my lobes, I imagine your sparkling.

[flybyshooting]

I'll be certain to get a good look around then.

[flybyshooting]

That bit of humour fell a bit flat, didn't it? No matter, where might I find this place in the Water Sector?

[redlightgreenlight]

I wouldn't be that obvious at the very least.

[She's teasing...mostly]

[wolfstrike]

Just a little. Guess I still need to work on that.

It's not far from the hotel's water sector entrance. Just a couple blocks down. You can't miss it.

[edgeoftheknife]

[Festive? Erskine glances up, then reaches a hand up to pull off the glittery purple party hat he's been wearing.] Forgot I had that on. Thanks for the heads-up.

As it just so happens, yes. An' I can personally vouch for the quality of the whiskey.

[flybyshooting]

Nothing better for raising your spirits, I'm sure.

I'll be certain to keep my eyes peeled for a blue sign.

[He gives a little bow with just a bit of flourish.]

Balthier. It's a pleasure.

[flybyshooting]

I'm actually staying at a little place in the Fire Sector. Too many rules in the hotel. Still, I know where you're talking about.

[Either he's been here longer than he's letting on, or he's got a damn good memory of the city map.]

[flybyshooting]

No, I don't think you would.

Still, the invitation is there, should it take your fancy.

[wolfstrike]

I get that. Anton's pretty stuffy about those rules.

[One reason why he's not living there anymore either. But certainly not the most important reason.]