[Blaine]

"So, as I lied there with my weapon strewn across the enameled floor of the cavern, I--" Looking up, a woman on his arm that he seemingly just picked up, he quickly let her go as Fran followed behind him closely. "Vaan!" He exclaimed, his arms in the air as he gave him a very light very quick embrace, avoiding his initial explosion of emotion. "Congratulations on getting hitched." He added with a wink as Fran nodded her head and smiled softly at the boy. "Yes, I am delighted to here of your reunion. You two are perfectly matched for each other and I wish for a long life of happiness and prosperity."

"..right...that, too." The sky pirate commented with a grin as he made his way straight for everybody else in the bar, especially the lovely little bride-to-be. She was always a spunky girl..one he could..tolerate. Avoiding glancing at Ashe, he found Penelo and bowed to her with almost great exaggeration. The small girl smiled brightly, her hair down and curled, a dress revealing her shapely features as a ring glistened on her fingers. "Balthier, welcome!" She piped with a huge hug though he pulled back and tilted her head. "You look nice. A little much maybe?"

"Darling, for you and Vaan, nothing is too much." He winked as Penelo giggled, sending him on his way when he saw Basch in the corner of his eye. "Ahhh." He said under his breath, guessing that since they nearly died together, he probably should address him in some way. Moving in behind him, he slapped a bejeweled hand on his back and leaned forward, ordering a drink as he turned to the older man. "You seem like the lonely wallflower. Why by yourself? Involve yourself lest people begin to find you, heaven forbid, droll. Ha." Taking his drink, he sipped at his carefully.