It wasn't the whole story, no. The whole story was too long to reasonably wedge into the conversation, but he would be willing to tell it at a more opportune time, should Chell express an interest. He made a thoughtful sound. "Though the analogy is somewhat complicated by these particular 'stones' having a will of their own, it matches what knowledge I have of Primals," he said. "Rammuh, the Primal of the Sylphs, while still undeniably dangerous, is considered to be notably less violent than his brethren. The Sylphs themselves- while sometimes mischievous- are by nature a peaceful lot, generally keeping to themselves in the East Shroud. Rammuh has been summoned only once in living memory, when the Twelveswood was in danger of being overrun by Garlean warmachina."

"...And a crystal makes far more sense than my original assumption, yes. Now that I know you would not be baring your soul to me in the most literal fashion, I find that I'm curious as well. I don't doubt that it would retain its aether, though whether that aether would be in any way apparent is another question entirely. As is whether or not it's aspected. Given your nature, an earth aspected crystal seems most likely, but it could very well have multiple aspects or none at all.""