[...Well, at least that is absolutely not daemon-like behaviour. She is yet to hear about any of them even speaking. Aera pulls herself together, clearing her throat a little self-consciously.]

Oh no, I was merely... surprised because I expected everyone to be at the masquerade. [She pauses briefly, and at least it seems as though it lets the initial awkwardness dissipate.] You were drawn here because of its beauty too?