[ balthier realizes he was abrupt. he keeps his face smooth but it unsettles him. he's normally collected, relaxed, and able to read others. but the last week has him ill at ease, and his habits are more reactive. he feels like he's 16 again, on the run in a desert he's never known among people he has no idea about. it nearly broke him.

he needs to stay busy to keep those thoughts away. he follows her to drop their dishes off. ]

Didn't catch it -- we weren't there long. She had dark hair and a coat fancy enough to rival mine. Asked about my accent. Thought it was...Kerch maybe?

I have some supplies ready, but I'm happy to wait if you need some time.