[ She gives a more solemn nod at that, the amusement in her expression lessening significantly, ]

Understood.

We had mediums or psychics back on Earth who claimed to be able to talk to spirits and such. It never seemed all that convincing to me. But, considering you can turn someone into a bird, I'm more inclined to believe you can talk to ghosts.

[ And while it's been a lot to process, there's a comfort in knowing the people here aren't actually out to get them. ]