The easy agreement with his claim and lack of acknowledgement of his apology tells Balthier more than he expected.

Well, then, perhaps this exchange is less one directional than he'd assumed. Maybe it's fortunate he lost is way and needed the assistance; the Wood seemed to have something of the sort on Her mind in sending David to retrieve him.

David kneels down, and Balthier releases the stop spell so he can slide to his feet. He winces, needing to stretch and roll the kinks from his neck and back, but it he is better for not having tried to climb.

"Can I assist you with preparing tea or dinner?"