Mmhm. That's right. They're friends of mine. [and that is where she leaves it for now. she's finding out herself just how many castmates are here, but that seems wild to her, too. but materia is a little easier to tackle than the thought of somebody biting it before they can figure out how to leave.]

You could say that. [she cups one hand as if holding a small ball.] They're orbs made up of a crystallized energy source. Some of them are naturally formed but there are some people who make them themselves. [there's the tiniest hint of displeasure there because shinra is. complicated. but regardless.] A lot of them are for elemental magic, but there are others that can be used for different spells or even for summons.