... Oh dear.

[ Muriel's smile falters considerably. They look downright appalled at the age thing, (that's hardly any time at all!) before their perpetual optimism gets a second wind, and tries to rally. ]

W-well, maybe... maybe time works differently here, or something. Different realities don't have to work by the same rules. Don't give up just yet, Mr. Kitsuragi, I'm sure things will work out!