There we go, hopefully that gets that ball rolling in the right direction xD Not a huuugee fan of how that post worked out but I think it's okay enough and still gets the plot moving? 

Want me to add or change anything, as usual of course just let me know ;) Figured like you said it'd be easier if they didn't have him come along, or else they'd NEVER get anything done with how 'stuck in the old ways' he is XD