[Oh Steven, as if there's much of a difference between the two, but by all means, reframe it till your heart's content!]

Mmm, it's a measure of control, no doubt. We're interlopers, after all, and it would not do to have are lot taking over. [But that doesn't mean he doesn't have his own designs to tear that apart. In due time, of course.]

Perhaps by your measure neither of you are quite young, but... [Look, you'll be hard pressed to find anyone or anything older than Solus.] Anyroad, yes. I do believe I will make for Ecruteak soon after this training has come to an end, but I have no designs to leave anon. If you wish to show me around, I will not deny you such.