Balfour was caught up in thoughts of the article he had just read, even as he keyed up to speak to Itachi. There's no hatred in his expression, only sympathy and understanding.
Despite the way the people, whoever they were, tried to twist his past to make him seem evil, Balfour could see that he had only done what he could think was best.
So he offered a soft, tiny smile.
"This explains a lot about you...and Shisui, even. You two are quite close, anyone can see. I can see why now."
Like brothers. The words lingered there, as well as the approval.
The article? It changed nothing, only gave Balfour a greater understanding as to why Itachi was so grumpy.
It was a few more moments before he spoke again.
"I hope you get revenge on them for what they did. The elders."