Yeah, being able to use rods was really useful. And who the hell cares about the whip? I guess most of the time you have 'after,' Rosa is back in your party so you don't need the white magic anymore and--
1) You guys are sick fucks. 2) Adult Rydia can use rods too. 3) The only advantage loli Rydia has over adult Rydia is that she can cast white magic. But has about 1/4th the stats.