[quote=@Paraffin]
I hope [@Aristo] hasn't given up the ghost, that would be a crying shame.
[/quote]

Certainly not! I've just been waiting for our characters' reactions to Serah's stupefying growl-snort chat with this monstrosity, and taking care of other priorities. 
I'll have the result of our bard's gongmongering up soon, and hopefully your new friend can fill his stomach before he looses it.