Nick can't help it, he's a [STRIKE]pussy[/STRIKE] pacifist. Someone who would only begrudgingly play Xenoblade ain't gonna be the most logical and fair of barterers anywho.
Fire Emblem is pretty good. The paranoia of losing a soldier forever is both a good and bad thing though, because while it makes it more realistic, difficult, and unique, I feel it adds a bit too much worry to the game. It's not a big deal, though.