I deny to believe that a man who helps selfishly newbies and minnows rise and show their work has an old spirit. You could just enjoy your success and don't give a damn, but instead you participate, interact and help. That's a young spirit right there ;)
PS. As for the cynical part...Other than ouzo, I guess that's another reason you picked Greece to live. After all, Greece's the motherland of Diogenes and Cynic philosophy. I think every move of Lord Vader has been well-considered and blessed by the Force ;)
Actually, I have been known to think a couple of moves ahead :-)
He He, I think it's pretty obvious that you're many moves ahead! On the other hand, I am known to think more naively than my 4-year-old son (I am a single father among other things, but my little man comes FIRST, regardless!).
However, you have to admit that I win the "Battle of Cups." If you come up with a more impressive collection, I may cry. Please show mercy Lord Vader LOL!