[What an odd question. She tilts her head a little, quizzical, and brings the focus of her rapier forward so he can get a closer look. She can't think of a time she's encountered someone both ignorant of and curious about magic. For Eorzeans, it's just a part of their lives. And she has never met a Garlean so interested in the creations of the "savages." It's almost refreshing, to be asked about something like this in such a strange and (she'll admit it) frightening place.]

Not over water...an airship, then? And this is a focus, it helps me channel my aether through the blade. [She demonstrates, the focus joining briefly with the hilt of her rapier and shining brightly.] Red magic works through the body's aether, not the land's. Though I won't be casting anything until I know more about this place.

[A slight smile as she observes the raven and its fixed, somehow judgmental stare.] Familiars are rare where I come from. What magicks does he help you perform?