"Why thank you," Ba'al replied to Balalaika, looking to her as they advanced up the slope to the meeting of the paths, where the rest of the group was. "I've been told that my rogueish looks and sense of humor are two of the best things about me." That was a flat out lie, but she didn't need to know that. Well, actually, it technically wasn't. He did get a lot of compliments, so he'd probably heard that one once or twice. Of course, it wasn't like the people complimenting him were unbiased, but that was just one of those pesky details.

Meanwhile, Sorin's statement earned a frown of disapproval from Ba'al. As if the vampire was one to talk to him about faith. Him, who was worshiped as a god by a good portion of the galaxy! Who said that faith was for those who feared? Well, they did fear him and the power he could bring to bear, but they were also loyal, truly believed in his divinity. It was only when that illusion had been shattered by the defeat at Dakara that things had fallen apart, and even then the Jaffa had still proven that they craved strong leadership, someone to direct them, like himself. A pity SG1 kept ruining his plans. 

Arriving with the others, Ba'al looked about the group to notice their reduced numbers, as well as the few arguments ongoing. So, it seemed they hadn't journeyed through the caves unscathed. Fools. Well, Ba'al had told them so, and they hadn't heeded his words, so maybe they'd be more likely to listen to him in the future once he reminded them of this particular fact. He was perfectly content to stay silent though, and let everyone think Sorin was a jerk and he the reasonable one though.

THen Balalaika began to speak, and Ba'al turned his attention along with most everyone else. Eh, it wasn't that amazing, but at least it was devoid of the grandstanding he was used to. When she finished, he stepped forward, clapping. "Well said, though I hardly think it was necessary. Most of us seem to prefer getting back to proving our mettle against whatever we're forced to combat. But that in mind, we do need to be going. So lead the way, Captain," he said with a grin and a bow, gesturing up the path to the mountain peak where dark, ominous clouds emanated and swirled.