[ah well, maybe making concessions isn't so bad, as it turns out. too bad he immediately has to grimace about the skin thing.]

Fascinating... disgusting, but fascinating. [he's still curious if that actually worked.] Hm, that is true. Until then I will imagined a very distinguished older gentleman in far too much grey.

[oh, that's an interesting question.] Given our form is likely more a magical projection, and our true form is that of a squid by all accounts, I imagine aging is more a matter of perception than traditional. [a pause.] Did the Sixth make much of birthdays?