OPTIONAL QUESTS: THE SKY PIRATE

[Following the battle, Ramza approaches Balthier.]

BALTHIER: Such a warm welcome. I see my reputation precedes me.

RAMZA: You are branded a heretic as well?

BALTHIER: Religion and I don't mix, I'm afraid. *sigh* Another false lead.

[He brushes himself off.]

RAMZA: Why do you seek this...Cache of Glabados?

[Balthier turns to face him.]

BALTHIER: Women, treasure--does a man need reason to pursue beauty?

RAMZA: The Church's treasure--it is not the prize you think it.

BALTHIER: Then you know it?

RAMZA: No, it's only--you're better off not searching. The road is fraught with dangers you cannot know.

[Balthier gestures to himself.]

BALTHIER: Who do you think you're talking to? The leading man never balks at a little danger.

[He lowers his hand.]

BALTHIER: Though, this does have more the feel of a cameo role...Nonetheless, I have my reasons for seeking that particular treasure. I found it once--laid my hands on it, and look where it's gotten me. If I find it again, I can put things back as they were. And since you seem to know something of it, you've gained yourself another traveling companion.

RAMZA: Oh?

BALTHIER: Not to worry. I've some experience in the chaperoning of children.

[The two begin to depart.]

RAMZA: I'm no child!

BALTHIER: Yes, they all say that, don't they?

RAMZA: And -you- say you are a sky pirate. Would you have me believe that you can fly? I see no wings.

[Ramza leaves. Balthier shrugs and shakes his head.]

BALTHIER: I seem to always find myself a pirate without a sky. At this rate, I'm like to forget how to fly altogether.

[He makes his exit as well.]