Unfortunately yes, but hey its always in the name of good plot/character development XD though if there was one character I ever wish I hadn't killed it would've been him haha

Yeah, Ari would be 23 now, and I would definitely agree. The poor things haven't really had much time to just do 'normal' person things and they definitely deserve it (I think Ari may end up contemplating this by the end of their latest adventure...)

We could certainly work it in, perhaps during the next interlude after they defeat Val? It would be very plausible that they'd need a LONG holiday after that XD

As to transitioning to Alderaan, we can do that in your next post if you like, sure! :)

No worries my friend, you too!