Balthus von Albrecht

Expedition

Invite on an Expedition

• Horseback riding? Sure! It'll keep me out of trouble, at least.
• I was just thinking you and I should get out of here for a bit. Come on, let's go.

Plains

• Notice a rare bird.
  A bird? Can we eat it? Wait, it better not be that bird beast I was telling you about earlier.
• Pick up a scrap of paper.
  Wait, is that— Nope, my mistake. Thought it might've been an arrow-letter from an old friend.

Forest

• Suggest you hunt the animal.
  Sure, why not? Hunting's a nobleman's sport, and I'm a noble...sort of.
• Admire the animal.
  Ha! Good luck. The moment they see that steely glint in your eyes, all the critters are gonna bolt.

Mountains

• Give them first aid.
  I'm good, thanks. Though I wonder if there's any booze left over from yesterday...
• Offer to carry them home.
  Come on, is that a joke? Ah, you couldn't carry a load like me no matter how strong you are!

Waterfront

• Suggest you go fishing.
  Leave it to me. I'll haul in a catch so big, we'll stink like fish for a solid week!
• Suggest you play in the water.
  You want to play in the water? You're seriously like a kid sometimes. But hey, I like that about you.

Talk

• You should open yourself up to nature, like I do. It's good for the soul.
  • Grin and say you didn't expect that. - Dislikes
  • Give it a try. - Likes
  • Say your soul's just fine as is. - Dislikes
• Whenever I find myself somewhere with fresh air, I start to miss the mustiness of Abyss.
  • Say you can't relate. - Dislikes
  • Ask him to tell you about Abyss. - Likes
  • Sympathize. - Dislikes
• Up for some sparring? I mean, we don't have to, but...
  • Warn him that you won't place bets. - Dislikes
  • Take him up on that. - Likes
  • Say now's not a good time. - Dislikes
• You might not know this, but there was a fourth house at Garreg Mach called the Ashen Wolves.
  • Ask for more details. - Dislikes
  • Say you did actually know that. - Likes
  • Say you heard about that somewhere. - Dislikes
• If you ever see an unwholesome type trying to take a shot at me, be a pal and lend a hand, all right?
  • Nod and say no problem. - Dislikes
  • Laugh and say he'd owe you one. - Likes
  • Say you'd rather not. - Dislikes
• I'm pretty good at picking my fights, but these are hard times for folks who can't say the same.
  • Say you should help those who can't. - Dislikes
  • Admit you're not good at it either. - Likes
  • Say that's just the age you live in. - Dislikes
• Just once, I'd like to be that guy who single-handedly turns the tide of battle.
  • Excitedly agree. - Dislikes
  • Worry that he'll get himself killed. - Likes
  • Say that only happens in stories. - Dislikes

Ask a Question

• Ask about their likes.: My likes? Ah! Money, fighting, women, and gambling—and not necessarily in that order.
  • Nod. - Dislikes
  • Give a rueful smile. - Likes
  • Let that sink in for a moment. - Dislikes
• Ask about their dislikes.: Probably bounty hunters. I'm too lazy to really worry about much else.
  • Be relieved. - Dislikes
  • Ask for more details. - Likes
  • Be shocked. - Dislikes
• Ask about dreams for the future.: Oh, that's easy. I wanna become Fódlan's Superhuman King of Grappling! I already hold the title in Leicester, see?
  • Ask for more details. - Dislikes
  • Commend that. - Likes
  • Look confused. - Dislikes
• Ask about their worries.: Can't make money if I don't gamble, and can't gamble if I don't make money. It's a tough old world.
  • Be confounded. - Dislikes
  • Let that sink in for a moment. - Likes
  • Admonish. - Dislikes
• Ask about their home.: You came from a mountain village, right? My mom did as well, so I guess that means we're sort of alike.
  • Ask for more details. - Dislikes
  • Agree. - Likes
  • Dispute that. - Dislikes
• Ask about memories of the past.: You talking about women? Because if not, most of my memories are of Holst. Well, and Hilda, I suppose.
  • Laugh. - Dislikes
  • Be confounded. - Likes
  • Ask for more details. - Dislikes
• Ask about their friends.: There's too many serious people around here. I'd rest easier if there were more oddballs, you know?
  • Sympathize. - Dislikes
  • Act dependable. - Likes
  • Joke around. - Dislikes
• Ask about preferred fighting style.: Are you kidding? Have you seen these fists? Though I guess I don't mind swinging a weapon occasionally.
  • Nod. - Dislikes
  • Commend that. - Likes
  • Be envious. - Dislikes
• Ask what they think of you.: Wait, you actually care what other people think about you? Huh, that's surprising.
  • Nod. - Dislikes
  • Laugh. - Likes
  • Look confused. - Dislikes
• Ask what they think of you.: Ah, you're just my type—and a great fighter to boot!
  • Smile. - Dislikes
  • Rise to the challenge. - Likes
  • Be nervous. - Dislikes
• Ask about any personal news.: Not bad. I get to bust as many skulls as I want, which is great for blowing off steam.
  • Be relieved. - Dislikes
  • Give a pep talk. - Likes
  • Admonish. - Dislikes
• Ask about any personal news.: Actually, today's kinda rough. Up a little too late last night, if you know what I mean...
  • Admonish. - Dislikes
  • Be envious. - Likes
  • Laugh. - Dislikes

EXTRA TIME

• What, this? Yeah, a while back some fool got on my case about my hair being a mess, and hooked me up.
• I get my curly hair from my mom. My dad and little bro both have nice straight hair.
• Admiring my chiseled features, eh? Well go ahead! Drink it in.
• You can tell how many times someone's stared death in the face by looking at their own.
• Checking out the Steely King of Grappling, are we? What can I say? I know, I'm impressive.
• I almost had to put these muscles to work paying off my debt. Ah, who am I kidding? I'm not for sale.

Return to Camp

• Feels good to get out and stretch the old wings once in a while. Hope that helped you unwind a bit.
• You really know how to show a guy a good time! Let's hang out again soon.
• We'll figure something out if we work together.