Not On The Surface

Balthier had kept his gaze away from her for a short time as she smiled at him before swimming further into the pool. Balthier had been struggling with her since she came in season, very simply with the chance of her becoming pregnant. But it was also extremely hard to be around her because of what the heat did to him. At night he was able to force the physical urges away though maybe not so physically. He wanted to be with her more now than ever, but it wasn't speaking from his heart.

He took only a moment as she swam further into the pool, ready to let what was bothering her be ignored as he always had. It was better that way he thought. Like if they didn't know then there was no problem. He had this fake facade or image about how perfect their life was together while their parents had been a complete wreck. Maybe they still had it better, but nothing could be perfect.

In the end he followed after her, slowly padding through the deeper waters. The water made it easier for her scent not to cloud his thoughts. "Are you alright?" He asked quietly and genuinely, but he was scared that she would say she wasn't.

"Azzurra & Balthier"