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[theconductor]

Ah, to be noticed by such a fine young lady as yourself because you felt bad for this old geezer, I honestly couldn't be more touched. While most mundanes prefer younger and more energetic young folk, I appreciate that you have taken the time to consider someone such as myself. I suppose no one really wants an old geezer in their line up of muses, but I suppose that's their loss.

Now, would you be so kind to find this old man a home, or shall I wander for a bit until you feel more prepared? I would simply be honored to stay in your presence regardless of your choice.

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[outway]

Rowen. There is something I must speak with you about.

Tales Protagonist to the Rescue!

[scornedsacredflame]

Yo, looking for a home? Recent activity seems to indicate that your fellow Xillia castmates are heading to Holly Heights. They've already got Jude, Milla, Alvin, and Elize, they're just missing you and Leia at this point.

Gaius is around here somewhere as well, along with Wingul and Agria.

[theconductor]

Ah, and what would the king of Rieze Maxia need with someone such as myself?

Tales Protagonist slams into lightpost on way to the Rescue

[scornedsacredflame]

... And he would make himself present before I finished

\o/

[theconductor]

Is that so? While I believe that they care capable of taking care of themselves, I feel that perhaps they would need to be monitored. Consider that destination put on our list of places to look into. We thank you for your suggestion.

[outway]

I must apologize. Until recently, I had always thought your complaints about your age were unjustified.

No, if anything, I thought you were using your old age to your advantage. To create a special appeal for yourself. But... I've come to realize I was being naive. Something has happened that has opened my eyes.

[outway]

You were too slow, former hero. But do not blame yourself for your defeat...

Consider this simply the result of a "generation gap"! The free run system has become much faster than it used to be.

[theconductor]

And would this something happen to be within this realm? I've noticed how strong the bias is for those under the age of 30. I suppose once we're older than that, we're no longer useful to these people. Most people wish to do horrible things to their young muses and yet feel 'creeped out' with the idea of doing these things with people like myself. Are we no good for anything outside of their carnal desires?

YES!

[scornedsacredflame]

It's no trouble at all, I'm just happy to lead you to your friends.

I've actually talked with Milla before. We discussed how the World of Rieze Maxia differed from that of my world of Auldrant. She's very intelligent, though I'm not sure how she'd handle being in a... domestic position like she'd be in at Holly Heights.

FFFFF You are amazing

[scornedsacredflame]

Gck! This is the power of Xillia's battle engine?!

Damnit! Not even the jump to handheld was enough!

[theconductor]

Ah yes, while one might think Milla would be ill-fitting for a housewife, I'm certain the material she has read will help her in this position. I'm believe that whomever she is 'wed' to will be taken care of. Though I must admit her techniques can be misinformed and extreme, so I suppose it will be something of an adventure being her 'spouse'.

1/2

[outway]

Ah... carnal desires, you say? Is that what these fiends are after? I hadn't realized... but if that's true, then I can see why an older character would be less sought after. [ a grimace. ] Though if are not subjected to such things, is that not a good thing, Rowen? Or do you actually wish to be... no, no. Of course not. I need not even ask such a question.

But if what you say is true, that only makes my own predicament more serious.

[outway]

My age has been increased by eight years, Rowen! Eight years!

I do not understand why or how, but suddenly I am eight years older than I used to be! Those years... they simply slipped away, like a flickering flame extinguished before they could be of any use. Now the gap between us is a mere 22 years!

i'm so sorry

[outway]

You sacrificed power for convenience.

No one will blame you for such a decision... but now you must reap the consequences.

[scornedsacredflame]

Well if you're going, be prepared if you somehow end up with someone odd as a spouse. They don't really care about gender or... mentality, so you may draw the short end of the stick.

[theconductor]

Even I would rather not be subjected to such a thing. While I enjoy being in the presence of a fine young lady, I could not fathom any more than a simple handshake or a kiss on the hand.

Ah, but yes. I've heard of this predicament -- a localization error is it not? Though instead of eight years that suddenly vanished, you are now eight years wiser, are you not? Certainly your mundane can create a good background for you to make up for that.

[theconductor]

It's something I will consider, but I would most certainly be open for such an adventure. It's almost a thrill to think of being 'wed' to such an energetic young girl. Perhaps she could help me restore my youth.

For not being sorry, right?

[scornedsacredflame]

Damnit all, we were the prototype of the entire system, this is the price we had to pay?

[hellfryer]

Maybe the little lady feels comforted by having a grandpa-type around to keep all those other young whippersnappers in line.

[And he means that in the nicest possible way, of course.]

[scornedsacredflame]

See, when you say it, I can honestly believe that, but when the colonel does it, I feel like death warms over.

Ahhh, why couldn't we have someone sane as our spellcaster!?

[outway]

Surely your age will not get in the way of such simple gestures? No... if anything, it may aid you in those pursuits. Once you reach a certain age, things that would have once been hard to achieve become easy. No one would deny an old man those things.

An error... so a mere error stole eight years of my life away? I may be eight years older, but I feel no wiser. If anything, nothing has changed at all. Whether I am 32 or 40, the actions of my past remain the same! No... this makes it seem as if I spent eight years sitting alone somewhere, staring vacantly and achieving nothing! For those eight years, I was no better than a Gaius Dumpling!

Someone must be made to pay for this!

[theconductor]

I wouldn't mind taking the reigns here. I'm most certainly the oldest muse by far, but even I won't complain at the company of the many fine young women who live here as well. And the young men, they remind me of myself in my youth, though I'm sure I was hardly as rambunctious as some of them.

that sounds about right

[outway]

Those who have followed behind you will not forget your brave sacrifice.

Know that you can entrust the future to those that came after you. Know that even as you slip in the popularity polls year by year, your actions were necessary to create a brighter tomorrow.

[hellfryer]

Sounds to me like you've got it pretty good. I'm stuck with not enough cute ladies and a bunch of guys who ain't all that fun to be around.

Of course, none of them have my charms, so I think I've got the upper hand there. Who knows? Maybe we both win in the end, then.

[theconductor]

The colonel? I assume this man of rank is someone you affiliate with?

And I apologize that I could not assist in your party. I merely joined Jude to finish off what I had inadvertently started.