[Blaine]

ALmost shivering form the reminder, the tactile gunk he could feel trying to lift in a haze off of his body, he looked at Basch and forced an...awakward smile to say the least. It was mixed with both utter disgust at how gross he was feeling as well as a smile to assure the other that he was "A-Okay" with being utterly revolting. "It...is all well.." He almost gaggedout, turning his head back forward as he finally let loose a repressed shudder. In truth, he went out with Basch because, well, he was a little worried what the kngiht would do alone..not that he was an idiot and would kill himself, just...a gut feeling, the same one that told him when a treasure was near and his, told him it was best to put the effort forth to stay. And he felt sorry for him..for what he did. And this wasn't some person or dumb broad he'd never meet in his life again. No, this was someone who frequented his circle of aquaintances. They may not have been close, but it was considered close enough for the pirate. Especially when th eonly other person you ran with was a Viera.

Gazing up at the diner, he grimaced again at the squalor of the establishment, really not wanting to eat with such dirty plates. Conceding for Basch and Basch alone, respecting and appreciating his attempt to maintain the great reputation of Balthier. When he felt the tension return to the air, his eyes shifted beside him, only to see his face in utter blush, opening his mouth to ask what the matter was when he suddenly flinched at the unexpectedly high voices. "Fran?" Was the first name he spoke, despite Penelo screaming first and, in an instant, his face was stitched into the facade the man was best known for. "Aaaah, ladies~!" He said with a wry grin though he stayed beside Basch. "You ladies look well and done, did you not drink? Ahhhaaa-ah!" In front of him the tall woman that was his partner strode up, looking down on him as he examined his clothing and body.

"You smell." Was all she said, staring down at him before taking a passing stare at Basch beside him. To her very keen nose, she could see that he smelledd just like Balthier. Hm.... "We just returned and were about to go eat. Penelo says that this restaurant is one of th best here for its homey, Rabanastre style cooking. We were not expecting to see anyone else."

"Nope! We were just starving so I brought us here! Vaan and I found it last time were in this area and just have loved it ever since." Smiling broadly, the girl bounded and ran towards the building to go put their names in. "Come on!" She beckoned as Fran looked down to the two men. Silently, she strode forward as Balthier came soon behind though, he quickly turned to watch the knight. "Coming chap?" He spoke, holding his hand out.