Oh, good, he didn't offend her. There's a reason he was carrying a torch for Wulbren for so long. Half-naked women are aesthetically pleasing but he wouldn't have a clue what to do with one.

Friendship is the best case scenario! He smiles, taking note that her definition of friendship has a relatively low bar, but if she's been lonely for as long as it sounds like, perhaps that's natural. "I've seen a few from my world, but just as many that were similar-but-not. No other gnomes, so far, alas."

"So, what's Valsheria like, then? The good parts only, no point in going over anything that'll bring your mood down."