Asgardians can live up to the mid thousands for their lifespan, as can the Jotnar, that is, the frost giants of Jotunheim. It would not surprise me to find that others in the nine realms or beyond are similar, as I believe the Vanir are long lived and sturdy as much as the Asgardians. The dark elves...well, they existed before the Asgardians did. Back before the world had light.

Humans are a young species, where I'm from.

[Blue-green eyes looked up at her, and he offered a soft smile.]

I shouldn't be troubling you though, although...thank you for listening. I have not had that in a while--someone to simply listen. Here is better than the alternative, unless Vaeros really can fulfill the contract.