That was definitely a mouthful of a name but Nyx had heard far bigger names. Her excitement was enjoyable actually if Nyx was made to admit. He had little opportunity to interact with children when he spent more time out of the city than in. He liked them. Connie seemed to be moving into the teenage years but teenagers weren't all that awful either.

And that was a rather interesting description of a species. Holographic bodies based on gems. Alien species creating an inter.. planetary war? Nyx's brows furrowed then one raised and he points at her.

"And you are... thirteen? Rather young to be... well, children often get swept up into war."

He couldn't say anything in regards to children becoming involved in things they shouldn't have to be. War wasn't kind nor did it discriminate.

"You're strong, to have dedicated yourself to something so important at your age."