Asad Am Halloran (Supports)

Balthus: Do I know you from somewhere?
Leon: Who, me? I'm a humble merchant from across the sea.
Balthus: I swear we've met before.
Leon: Are you sure you don't just wish you knew me? I don't blame you, 'cause I like knowin' me.
Leon: Now usually I don't offer this, but you strike me as a lonely guy runnin' away from a boat-load of problems, so I'll tell you what: with a little bit of gold, I could be anything y'want—an old flame, a fated enemy, maybe even a long lost brother. Whatever tickles your fancy.
Balthus: No thanks, but something about that rings a bell.
Balthus: Hey, now I remember!
Leon: (Uh-oh.)
Balthus: You're Ruddock "Ruddy" Rackam, and you scammed me outta a whole ton of gold!
Leon: Shiver me timbers! My good sir, I do believe you've mistaken me for someone else.
Balthus: Cut that out, I remember clear as day. We bet at cards and you lost big time, but you bought me a round of drinks and acted like a real good sport about it. Next thing I know, I'm waking up with no money and my weapons missing. Those were worth a fortune, and now I'm getting back every damn dime!
Leon: You've got the wrong guy, I swear upon my mother's grave!
Balthus: Do I look blind?
Leon: Not at all! In fact, you look quite astute, which is why I'm tellin' you that if I were Ruddock "Ruddy" Rackam, you most certainly would have your man, but I'm not him!
Leon: That man is a rotten scoundrel and cheatin' snake, a notorious underworld gambler with a hand in everyone's pie. I daresay he owns the entire black market! Now you may ask how I know this, and I'll tell you, the man is none other than my blood brother!
Balthus: Oh really, and I'm supposed to believe that?
Leon: I'll prove it to you beyond a shadow of a doubt. If I know my brother, I know there's one thing he shows any man with eyes. What's your most distinct memory of him?
Balthus: Most distinct memory, huh? Well, we were playing a game where every loss resulted in us removing an article of clothing, and his boots were the first to go. He had a scar on his ankle shaped like a crescent moon.
Leon: Aha! Then read 'em and weep!
Balthus: Well I'll be damned.
Balthus: There's no scar, but how? Did I really just accuse the wrong guy?
Leon: There you have it, my good friend. I am not the man you're lookin' for.
Balthus: Hey uh, I feel really bad about threatening you like that. If you don't mind, let me make it up to you, pal.
Leon: I'm all ears.
Balthus: I'll pay for your next meal.
Leon: Balthus von Albrecht, are you askin' me out to dinner? Even though you're in debt?
Balthus: Don't think about it too hard, alright? A man's just doing what he needs to do. Besides, you're getting a hell of a deal. I'll even let you stare at my muscles for two whole minutes. Whaddya think?
Leon: I hear you, and I humbly accept your deal.
Leon: Now if you'll excuse me, I've got folks waitin' on my company.

Leon leaves.

Balthus: ...Huh. How did he know I'm in debt?
Balthus: ...
Balthus: That rascal—!

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Leon: Now that was a meal. I'm stuffed!
Leon: And the company's not so bad either.
Balthus: Take your fill, pal. I'm not letting a single debt go unpaid.
Balthus: Well, almost any debt. You got any cash on you?
Leon: You've gotta be jokin'.
Balthus: I wish I was, but unfortunately the Goddess isn't so kind tonight. You see, a buddy of mine came upon some hard times recently, and me being the honourable man I am, I couldn't just let him suffer, so right before I came to get you in fact, I spotted him. Dunno what he used it for. Doesn't matter anyways. As long as he got through it okay.
Balthus: Shouldn't be any trouble for you though, right? I've seen the way you run your business, and I can tell you know a thing or two about avoiding hard times.
Leon: You're right, I do know a thing or two, many things in fact. So it wouldn't be any trouble at all, though it's not about that.
Leon: I'm also an honourable man, and between the two of us, you're the one who's havin' a hard time. It's like your very hands repel gold!
Leon: It'd be better for the both of us if you didn't owe me anything more. I'd hate to put you in even more debt, since we're good friends and all.
Balthus: There's no way I can afford this dinner... Hey, we should let fate decide. We'll play a round of cards. If you win, I'll pay you back in no time. If I win, I don't pay you squat, and you consider this a gift.
Leon: A game, huh? I like the cut of your jib, von Albrecht. I accept your bargain.
Balthus: Good, then I'll shuffle.

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Leon: Yeesh, I lost big time!
Balthus: You didn't just lose this time.
Leon: Oho, that sounds so ominous. Are you goin' to take advantage of me now?
Balthus: You mean like you took advantage of me? No way, pal, I'm actually a noble guy, while you're just pretending to be one. I knew something was up when you knew my family name and that I was in a lot of debt, but now I'm certain you're Ruddock "Ruddy" Rackam, because your play style's exactly the same, right down to the way you cheat!
Leon: I think I need to give you a little something on the side to get your eyes checked, because we've been through this—
Balthus: I'll give you something to go get checked.
Leon: Wait, wait, wait! Listen! Okay, okay! I'll tell you the truth.
Balthus: I'm listening.
Leon: I'm not Ruddock "Ruddy" Rackam or Leon Morgan...
Leon: I'm both.
Leon: And if you've heard of Flannery Drake, Lev Roberts, or Adam Teach, I'm all those guys too. When you've got a lot of enemies like me, you gotta pull the hood over their eyes to get outta trouble, so I made all those names up.
Balthus: Who are you, really? No more fake identities.
Leon: ... (sighs)
Leon: I'm Asad Am Halloran, Captain of the Scarlet Sails. I was done dirty by what was supposed to be an ally, and I had to hide out in this grimy little shindig 'cause he chased me all the way to Fódlan! I swear I'm not causin' any more trouble! Just hidin'!
Balthus: I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think I believe you.
Leon: Anyways, could you keep this a secret between us, ol' buddy, ol' pal? I can't have my real identity floatin' around, or else I'll be in real hot water.
Balthus: Your secret's safe with me for now, and for a little something extra every so often, I could make sure it's permanently safe, if you know what I mean. I'll protect you as long as you wanna stay protected, deal?
Leon: Hehe, you're ice cold, Balthus, but I understand we all gotta do something to survive.
Balthus: So?
Leon: ...Bah! Fine, you've got yourself a deal.
Balthus: Pleasure doing business with you, pal!

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Balthus: Well, well, well. Looks like business is booming.
Leon: Don't you ever visit just 'cause you miss me? I swear, you must be watchin' me, 'cause you always show up to collect when I'm swimming in cash. It's like you can sniff out gold.
Balthus: You're right about one thing, Red. I can sniff out gold, just like I can sniff out plenty of other things—rats, cheats, and liars.
Leon: You didn't deny the watchin' me part. See anything you like, besides my jinglin' pockets and gorgeous hair?
Balthus: Don't try weaselling your way outta this. I got places to be, heads to smash, and ale to drink.
Leon: Aw, don't be like that, big guy. I like havin' you around and I know y'like bein' around me, so why don't we sail the calm waters and hang out for old time's sake. Whaddya say?
Balthus: Heh, you make it hard to say no. Fine then. You've got five minutes.

Hours later.

Leon: And then I said, 'Hold, good sir! No kidnapping has occurred today, because that's not your wife, that's my suspiciously curvy navigator!'
Balthus: Hahaha, you're lying, there's no way!
Leon: You should've seen his face when he realized his mistake! The crowd lowered their pitchforks, too busy laughing at poor Lord Riddick, a fool too blind to tell a man from a woman! They laughed him right out of town! Sometimes I wonder what the bastard is up to, and if he's accidentally married a sheep, thinking it a woman!
Balthus: Heh heh, that's bull and you know it! Where'd the wife go?
Leon: I swear upon my mother, that woman ran away with the lawman while the rest of the crowd was busy laughing!
Balthus: Ha! That's a tall tale if I ever heard one!
Leon: No sir, it's all the truth! I've never told a tall tale in my life!
Balthus: You say, telling yet another tall tale.
Leon: Heh heh, well, I'll tell you a tale that isn't so tall.
Balthus: Yeah? Let's hear it.
Leon: I miss you, big guy.
Balthus: ...
Balthus: What?
Leon: Back in Edmund, I didn't leave 'cause I wanted to. The Sails were setting a course, and I didn't want to get left behind.
Balthus: ...Why didn't you just tell me?
Leon: Because there was a bounty on all our heads, and I knew how much you needed the gold. Turnin' us in would've paid off all but one of those debts.
Balthus: C'mon, you think I would've stabbed you in the back?
Leon: With the life I've led, it's inevitable.
Balthus: But did you think I'd stab you in the back?
Leon: ...
Leon: The sea is a fickle witch, Balthus. I... I guess I was just scared of what I'd say if you'd asked me to stay.
Balthus: It's been years, Red.
Leon: Yeah, I'm aware.
Balthus: And all those years...
Balthus: I missed you. I still do.
Leon: Heh, I knew it. You're a big softy.
Balthus: You're pushing it.
Leon: So does this mean we're good?
Balthus: You bet, pal.

A Support

Leon: That was some storm, huh?
Balthus: Yeah, nothing like a good battle to pump you up.
Leon: You've got a shiny new scar to add to your collection too, right here on your big ol' chest.
Balthus: And you escaped with none at all, Red, how odd.
Leon: Thanks to you, big guy, which I really really appreciate by the way. Scars don't suit me at all, heh.
Balthus: Oh, so you're saying they suit me?
Leon: I've seen every single one of your scars, and I'd say they more than suit you.
Balthus: Gotcha. I'll let myself get banged up more often then.
Leon: Now wait just a second. Don't go dyin' on me!
Balthus: Aw, nice to know you care. And here I thought your only priorities were money and your hair.
Leon: Hey! Don't sell me short. Money's always a priority, and even that's lower than my hair, but... you're more than that.
Balthus: More of a priority than your hair? I'll be damned.
Leon: Heh heh, you jerk. You know what I mean. You're more than just a priority. Priorities are for stuff I've already got. I prioritize money and my gorgeous looks because they're a given. I know I'm always going to have 'em.
Leon: But I... I don't know if I'm always going to have you. Every time you get a new scar, I gotta wonder if it'll be your last.
Leon: Out there on the battlefield, it's like sailing the sea without a map. One minute y'think you know where you're going, then suddenly you're being swallowed up by a whale. A map wouldn't've told you it was going to happen, but y'might've avoided the place where y'knew they're going to be. I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm afraid, but...
Leon: Okay, okay. I'll be honest for once.
Leon: I don't do well with goodbyes. The thought of losing you terrifies me. If I had to choose between the things I prioritize and you, well, I'd give up every inch of my hair and all my gold to know you're safe. You're on the same level as the Sails. You're family.
Balthus: Leon, I... I'm getting all choked up.
Balthus: (sighs) Well, since we're getting it all off our chests, there's something I gotta say, too.
Balthus: Look at me. I know I'm large and in charge, but I ain't this big just for show. I got this strong because I've got folks I wanna protect—the Ashen Wolves, our classmates, and Kupala. I'd never forgive myself if anything happened to them. The same goes for you too, Red. I thought after all these years, I might've felt something different, but I'd be taking a page outta your book if I said I did. I feel exactly the same as I always have. You're someone I can't stand to live without. So I don't mind taking a few hits if it means I can come back to Abyss and see your shady shack up and running.
Balthus: Now c'mere. Bring it in.
Leon: Am I dreaming? The King of Grappling is going to hold me in his big strong arms? Well don't mind if I do.
Balthus: Watch it, the wound's still fresh.
Leon: Can't handle a little pain?
Balthus: You know what I can handle.
Leon: It's been years, big guy. Who knows? Maybe you've changed.
Balthus: Stay the night and you'll find out how much better I am.
Leon: I'll be the judge of that.

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With Yuri

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With Hapi

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With Constance

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With Claude

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With Lysithea

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With Dimitri

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With Sylvain

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With Ashe

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With Mercedes

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With Caspar

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With Dorothea

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With Seteth

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With Flayn

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With Catherine

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With Shamir

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Asad Am Halloran (Supports)

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