"If you want me to stay this close," Amberdrake chuckles very softly, "you should at least let me sit down. I'm an old man, you know."

Truthfully, his back isn't in the best shape these days! There's already a rather awful twinge starting up in his spine. It's part of what's been slowing him down, all the wear and tear is beyond what simple relaxation techniques and hot water can really keep up with.