[To be fair, physically he's still about 16 -- but Luceti years just made more sense to go by these days.]
Yes, you're right. I suppose that's just something I'm still adjusting to. Though I'm sure by the time I figure it out, I'll need to start learning how to be an adult.
[Now there's some of the optimism Ion is known for -- he's been in Luceti for so long, he's come to realize there's no point in not thinking about living here long term. Even knowing he's essentially living on borrowed time, his life here still feels more stable than it did back on Auldrant. He never even thought about the concept of growing up back then.]
[Private - Voice] "sees how tall he is" SHUSH
Yes, you're right. I suppose that's just something I'm still adjusting to. Though I'm sure by the time I figure it out, I'll need to start learning how to be an adult.
[Now there's some of the optimism Ion is known for -- he's been in Luceti for so long, he's come to realize there's no point in not thinking about living here long term. Even knowing he's essentially living on borrowed time, his life here still feels more stable than it did back on Auldrant. He never even thought about the concept of growing up back then.]