[Ah... he can read that expression.] It is. Though I do not know my own, I must admit to finding the practice of such things fascinating. Such traditions often tell a great deal about a people's values in how they celebrate life, in how they cherish it.

[...Sorry Bronya, he's not particularly great at this encouragement thing. He leans in to take a closer look at the stone, eyes keen.]

...It's quite striking.