[ They're both growing confused, if for slightly different reasons. Alphinaud's face melts further into an exasperated frown; now if this man would so kindly cease using such alien words...

Before he could open his mouth, however, the other man continues. Alphinaud may not fully grasp why it's asked, but it's a question with a simple answer, at least. ]

The Crystarium. [ He glances to the side, then cants his head eastward. ] A city typically easy to spot wherever one is in Lakeland, today it is rather... lacking on the horizon.

[ As are several other notable features of the distinctly purple forested land, in its place bizarre structures such as this one. It's been extremely jarring to see. ]

Are you unfamiliar with the region?