[ By sees that fear. Doesn't really fully understand it. Is Bastien afraid of an unjust Maker? - Well, and rightly so. ]

I do this sort of thing because -

[ He strokes Bastien's hair, running his fingertips through it. ]

Everyone needs someone on their side. No one should ever go through life without anyone looking out for them. So even if it's quiet, even if they just think it was a good Fade spirit and never even notice the drunkard in the corner who was watching them and listening, it still matters. That good Fade spirit will bring them some joy. Everyone deserves that.