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BALTHUS VON ALBRECHT ✦ FIRE EMBLEM: THREE HOUSES
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GEMBOND ✦ Ruby

"Hah! What's on your mind, pal?"

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[ashenputtel]

I'll say you did. You stomped the hell out of that...whatever it was.

[Lightly, he pulls Ashe back against him again; this time it's his turn to initiate the hug.]

And I'm proud of you for it. All the cheering and convincing in the world won't do a thing if you don't believe in yourself first.

[shootyourshot]

I'm not sure how to describe it. Probably a bunch of my worries wrapped up into one awful thing.

[The hug is nice, to have it initiated by Balthus. He leans into it, closing his eyes briefly as he puts his arms around his friend again.]

That's true. I guess... sometimes, it isn't just telling someone what you think of them. It's also encouraging them to think better of themselves, and... and also what they deserve out of their circumstances.

You're a great friend, Balthus.

[ashenputtel]

[The affection is so nice. That good, satisfied feeling blooms inside him again, insistent and encouraging for him to keep them this way as long as possible. Not that he's got any objections to that, obviously, but it's nice to know that whatever it is, they're both in agreement about it.]

That's the kind of comparing yourself to other people that you should be doing. When you see them being great, that should inspire you, not leave you feeling worthless. I've never once beat Holst in a fight, but you know what? That made me stronger. It made me get better. I wouldn't be anywhere near the man I am today if I didn't have Holst out there making me think I could be.

[He reaches up, ruffling Ashe's hair.]

And I know you've got it in you, 'cause that's one of the things I admire about you. You always step up when someone's in trouble. The world's never hurt for smart guys or strong guys — what it needs more of are the ones like you.

[shootyourshot]

Being surrounded by strong and wonderful people can be pretty inspiring.

[The ruffling makes him laugh, becoming more fond of the gesture. It's so strange that he can feel it all so vividly in a dream, but he's glad that Balthus is here. Though he does remember Bernadetta's encouragement too, that he should ask for help.

He'll have to remember both of those things.]

You think so, huh? [He reaches up, putting his hand over Balthus', smiling up at him.] Then I won't regret who I am. All I ever want is to help others.

[And sometimes, you can't help everyone.]