1. why not 2 years? i think it thickens the plot...when you see an old friend you haven't seen in years...there is bound to be a lot of emotion...it'll be cool to see all their reactions

2. after defeating someone like sephorith...i wouldn't go out fighting monsters for kicks and giggles...i'd dust off the ol' uncle bucks and chill somewhere

3. getting blasted by diamond weapon is no sprain of the ankle...plus, who knows how many infections and crap like that rufus had and took a looooong time to recover