[There will be a gentle shake of her head, not finding the question to be the least bit rude instead she appreciated the straightforwardness. Guessing social cues was never her strong point unless she...really connected with someone to read between the lines.]

We never had those back home. Rocks are normal to find anywhere, but gems...I've never heard of it before.

[Her attention will return to the bears with interest, finding their glowing aspects to be beautiful. It was twinkling! She wonders if it would be too forward of her to reach out to one to touch. As she extends her hands out, she'll end up touching something...squishy?]

< Otherworlders! Otherworlders! Love! Love! > [It was all the tower of wiggly creatures will say before continuing.] < Pay Attention! Pay Attention! Us! Us! Too! >

[It was difficult for her not to smile at their friendly and bold nature as well. Nuvia will reach out to one of the creatures to hold in her arms before allowing it to climb up her shoulder. The rest of the Shinepuffs will slowly climb the mist girl with interest.]

I wonder what your names are...?

[Speaking of names, she will turn to the other girl with as much interest and eagerness, realizing the kindness the creatures had shown her helped calm her down enough to not want to keep her distance from them. Instead, she will remain quiet and nod her head in understanding.]

I am! This is my first time in a strange new place too.

[When she mentions the city though, Nuvia will look amazed.]

Then there really is a city-state known Magisteria? Just like Gloambristle said?

[This was all pretty exciting to hear.]

What's it like? In the city? [A pause.] Is it...safe?