It was actually rather interesting to hear about this Austaros, there was an odd symmetry about it. Kiranes had started as the smaller of a number of collectives in space, however they had strong influence and technological breakthroughs that made them quite dangerous for a younger race. Through trade and political movement they soon managed to climb their way to the top, what was a small alliance turned into an Empire with the leaders, or rather Royals of Kiranes leading at the very top.

However it seemed that Austaros wasn't faring similarly. Was it the dark things Kiernan had mentioned? She hoped it wouldn't be so bad and that Austaros could find a way to be on top. the sound of magic schools interested her almost immediately, perhaps if she visited one of these she could learn something.. If the people were so inclined towards the use of magic,
"It must be a joy to visit." She replied with a soft smile to Kiernan. It would also be nice to have Kiernan there. She almost said it, but caught herself and quietly blushed a moment before grabbing another biscuit and biting into it quite happily, taking several chunks out of it before swallowing a lump,
"Kiranes is a little similar to Austaros, I am liking that there is something the same here to see." She added, trying to make sure her slight pause wasn't noticed, though she doubted he wasn't perceptive enough to catch it.

What had started as a terrible visit to this planet was becoming far more enjoyable now, she couldn't wait to jump out of her seat and go, but she had to be patient. Kiernan was her guide and protector, so she had to follow him and trust him. The latter of which she naively did, a naivete she had no fear of not paying off in this case. She finished the second biscuit and brushed off her fingers softly before resting her hands upon her knees and staring up at Kiernan again,
"So.. Um.. When do we travel..?"