[color=008888] "She was... interesting to say the least... Had long red hair, sparkly blue eyes, and a drop-dead gorgeous smile. The odd thing is the first time we met was when I pickpocketed her. I just zipped by her and nabbed her purse. At first, I thought nothing was wrong, but then I looked back and she was closing in on me... while she was on foot. I'd never seen anyone move that fast, and I was one of the best boarders in the gang. I was so shocked I ended up crashing into a wall." [/color]
Rex chuckles a bit as he continues. [color=008888] "Normally, when someone steals your stuff, you wanna hit 'em, right? When I finally recovered from the crash, she was standing there, smiling, right next to my hospital bed. She didn't mention anything to the cops and she paid the medical bill for me. The first thing I asked was why she decided to do this for a low-life like me. She simply said, [color=9900FF] "You seemed different from the other thieves around this city. I've seen how skilled you are...and I'd hate to see that talent rot in a jail. But of course, you're going to need to pay me back for the initial investment of this hospital bill I've paid for you..." [/color]
I was forced to quit my life as a thief, but I didn't mind at all. She took care of me, better than my parents could ever have dreamed they could have. She also opened my eyes to alchemy and all these wonderful things I never knew existed. As I learned, I started doing jobs for people, building machines and making a name for myself.... For the first time in my life, I felt fulfilled... like a void in my chest I never knew I had was finally filled. [/color]
Rex looks up at Balthier, a little embarressed. [color=008888] "Sorry you had to listen to my drivel... but Clarice made me more of a man. ...That's why I got so pissed at Royce a while ago. He reminded me of... me while I was in the gang... only clinging to what seemed safe at the time..." [/color]