So he's got good taste in liquor, practical, and saying exactly the sort of thing Balthier wanted to hear. Hob seems to have a bit going for him just now.

"Surely the friendly thing to do, isn't it?" It's easy to agree. Anyone with their head on straight knew the necessity if they might get some handle on their situation. "For all I do enjoy charming company, I'll admit I'm more motivated by such practicalities presently."