While a clever analogy could be made between this certain revelation and nature's only cure for menstruation (pregnancy) could be made, it would be wildly offensive toward both genders; one for mocking a biological necessity (females), and one for belitting the plight of those who suffer its ill effects the most (males).
Instead, we can report that access to pre-release content for FFXIV may be made available with the purchase of FFXIII. Japan only, as shown in the newest Shonen Jump. Speaking of which, the same magazine also revealed that
A) Alexander is as machinely as ever
B) chocobos have health bars
In other news, the SE president has noted that the "final touches" are being added to the Western versions of FFXIII. Also, something big is supposedly going down on Friday the 13th. All Nereids, beware.
Source: FFXIVCore, FFUnion (Beta Key), FFUnion (Alexander, Chocobos), Yoichi Wada (FFU1, FFU2, Kotaku)
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