I know it takes the same time, but it's like leader of mortals said - I like to see results. It's just that the levels are more often and it feels more rewarding... At least for me! I'm not saying everybody HAS to like it, but I'm just happy that I finally found a level-up method that seems lighter for me.

Larsa steals some XP? How much? I thought guests don't level. I levelled Vaan from Lv. 9 to Lv.15, Balthier, too and Larsa is still on level ten. You sure bout that?