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[dwellonschemes.livejournal.com]

It occurs to me to wonder about age. If it is true that time does not pass in our worlds whilst we are here, what would happen if we stayed here for long periods? Time still passes for us, if only here. Would our bodies feel the effects? Either we age, in which case we could appear to age years in a single moment when we return to our worlds, or we do not age, and our experiences may reflect those of one Mr. Dorian Gray. Though I suppose others may not be familiar with that piece of literature. Suffice to say that the Astral Plane may be a fountain of youth - possibly with dire consequences.

Any thoughts on this matter?

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[sucre-justice.livejournal.com]

I've been thinking along a very similar topic.

There is one here who refuses to return to his reality; perhaps we'll better understand the effects through him as time passes?

[dwellonschemes.livejournal.com]

Is that so? [Ponders.] My, how interesting. His reality must be completely undesirable for him to want to spend all of his time here. But yes, that is convenient for our understanding. Who is this gentleman?

[sucre-justice.livejournal.com]

Yes, I would say it is.

He goes by the alias of "B." You can't miss him; he looks quite nearly my double.

[dwellonschemes.livejournal.com]

Oh? Then I will keep my eye out for him.

[Curious.] Are the two of you related?

[sucre-justice.livejournal.com]

Ah... no. We're merely... similar.

[dwellonschemes.livejournal.com]

Ah. Alright. [Albus senses that there's more to it, but doesn't push it. He smiles.]