[He shrugs, trying to chase away the thoughts of how much time has passed between the last time he was home (a date with Death that had ended too soon, but held such promise) and now (a hundred years older, none of the wiser, and saving a bird boy from the rain). Too much has changed in less than a year, but then again, Taako had been living his life year by year for so long now that what's another weird year to add on top, right?]

Yeah, don't go punching gift horses in the mouth, my dude. A pretty face can get you far in life - trust me, I know - but not everyone can be swayed by it. Not even for one as nice as yours or mine. And this face? [He says, motioning to his face with a flourish.] Launched an entire brand, so I know exactly how much it can sway a guy.