[ even if it doesn't necessarily help in this situation, it's a word that is relatable to use, he supposed. a word that was easy to describe something, even if as the man clarifies, it appears anything but. a world that runs on "mana" and such. an interesting idea.

he supposed if something like that existed, maybe there wouldn't really be a reason for people to develop technology. hence, he doesn't doubt that's likely why they haven't moved past the ages of cobblestone, brick, and wood. ] Your clothes aren't so different from what people used to wear. [ historically speaking, but he doesn't really go much beyond that. ]

A long time ago. [ he stresses this, just in case it wasn't clear how old was old. that said: ] Well, if you're going to be here a while, you might have find something else to drink in the meantime.

[ he picks up a random beverage and holds it out.

is he suggesting he try them all and using his sake as a chaser? maybe. ]