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Balthus enters the scene
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Yuri
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Hey. Take this.
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Balthus
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Hm? That smell...that sound... This is gold! A sizable stash of precious gold!
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Balthus
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What gives? Don't tell me you got your mitts on the Empire's vault...
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Balthus
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What gives? Don't tell me you got your mitts on the church's vault...
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Yuri
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You fool. It's simply a reward. Nothing to get in a tizzy over.
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Balthus
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No way I can accept this, pal. Trust me, I haven't done anything to deserve it.
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Yuri
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Just shut up and take it. Call it your fee for providing me with information.
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Yuri
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What you told me—the tale from your mother's homeland—it really helped me.
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Yuri
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Anyway, if you don't actually need it, I'm sure you'll find a use for it. Maybe take your mom out for a night on the town?
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Looks like you're insisting, then. Fine! I'll use it to buy her some good grub.
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Balthus
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But I thought you didn't actually find any answers in my little tale.
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Yuri
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Not quite. But it helped me in other ways.
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I've stopped vexing myself over unimportant details, like who I am or who I think I might be.
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Balthus
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That's all fine and good, but is it really worth its weight in gold? This is coin we're talking about!
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Yuri
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Look, do you want it or not? Is there something else you'd prefer?
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Balthus
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Haa...
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Yuri
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Wow. That was one hell of a sigh.
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Balthus
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Look, you're better than me at thinking. And betting. But right this moment, you're the fool. You.
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Balthus
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Do I like gold? Yes. Do I want it? Need it? Yes and yes. While we're at it, I like brawling. Women too.
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Balthus
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But there's something that I care about even more than gold, fighting, and women. Any ideas?
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Yuri
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Oh, this is tough. Um, let me guess... Hopelessly losing every bet you place? A good drink?
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Balthus
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You really think highly of me, don't you? Dead wrong! It's having a bash bro, a friend to fight with and fight for.
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Yuri
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Seems I was a bit off base there.
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Balthus
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I guess to you, everyone is either an underling or a business associate.
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Balthus
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But with a bash bro, there's no such thing as an "overdue loan." No hierarchies or other nonsense.
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Balthus
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It's someone to trust, both in and out of battle. Someone to share life's ups and downs with.
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Yuri
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I...see. No need to reward a bash bro, I suppose.
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Balthus
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That's the ticket. I know you were born into a world of trickery and exploitation, but you don't have to live like that anymore. Now you've got me.
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Yuri
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I'm not accustomed to talks like this, I must admit. Hm... How can I frame this...
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Yuri
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Nobody even knows my real name. Are you actually comfortable confessing such a warmth toward someone so...cold?
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Balthus
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Clearly. No matter who you are or what you've done, I care about you. That won't ever change.
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Yuri
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Haha, now that is fresh.
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Balthus
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I told you my feelings and you laughed... Heh! You're one-of-a-kind, pal.
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Yuri
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I'm sorry. I've got to admit I thought I'd heard it all, but you've managed to surprise me.
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It's the first time anyone has ever said something so sincere, without trying to get something out of me.
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Balthus
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I could try to say it again with more swagger, if that helps.
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Yuri
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Nah, no need. Bash bros. Has a nice ring to it.
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From here forward, we are forever bash bros, friend!
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Balthus
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I've got your back, pal.