Always
Always adverb - On every relevant occasion.
Usage example: although we never intend more than an afternoon visit, she always insists we stay for dinner
Oft
Oft adverb - Many times.
Usage example: as I have oft said, you need to look before you leap
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Asuka lampshades this after Rei delivers her oft-quoted "mankind has always feared the darkness" line.
Source: The Philosopher -
Bragging Rights Reward: The oft-acclaimed Spectre Snare in the first game (always lands a critical hit, can cast Baylor's Spell Bind) can only be gained after killing Mangar.
- Since "taffer" is the all purpose curse word in the series, and the city is always referred to as "The City", this hearkens strongly to the oft-repeated "Bunch of savages in this town" line from Clerks.
Source: Genius Bonus / Video Games
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