She thinks about that explanation for a moment before answering. "I suppose that could apply to some of the people who live in my world. Alchemists dabble with spices, herbs, oils, and other materials to make tinctures and solutions for a variety of uses, though I know very little about them beyond what ingredients many of them come... go to my family's shops for." The distinction is made only because she is reminding herself that she's not in Masarra anymore. "There are people who invent and tinker with machines all the time as well. I... have a friend who dabbles in such things. His master was a man who made many machines and small contraptions for clients and who also dabbled with explosives." The second hesitation is less easily explained, but she'll continue on before Viatorus can ask about it.

"There are no beings called 'gods' in my world. If anyone believes in them, they are not part of the main religion that the people of my world follow and they keep to themselves on the edges of society." She pauses thoughtfully, a small frown playing at her lips. "Although, perhaps that's what the Keteshi believe in? I'm afraid I don't know."