[Toby] Rambles on youth (Patreon)

I find the idea of young Toby so fascinating and simultaneously hilarious, because...whatever we understand as time does not apply in his case. His youth lasted several thousands of years, from the beginnings of the Universe. Empires were built, planets were destroyed, worlds were created. His appearance maybe changed with time. He's been around for so long, that multiple civilizations probably encountered him and interpreted him differently.

Imagine going on the occasional trip in the monstrous realm. Maybe Centaur Manager takes you to a museum to learn more about their world, or perhaps Toby himself has some brief business on some distant planet.

"Impressive," you say, admiring the stone mural. You check the date, trying to process the timeline. "I wonder what- wait. Is that..." you squint your eyes. "Is that you, Toby?"

He nods awkwardly.

"Again? This is the third planet that worshipped you. Just how often do you show up in history?"

Too often, he thinks with mild embarrassment. When you live long enough, you end up tangled in a lot of events. It's not something he's ashamed of, you see, but he very much prefers to be the Toby you know. The godly days are far behind. He just wants to live the rest of his days in peace.

"I hope this offers you a better understanding of who you're dealing with, human."

Alien Priest stands proudly behind you. Of course he joined you on your trip; he follows wherever the Lord goes.

"You better start paying your respects from now on."

"Oh, I most certainly do!" you glance at Toby with a cheeky grin. "The praise words keep rolling out when we're together."

The horned creature nods, satisfied. It seems he missed the crass, indecent humour you just slapped him with.