[He can see her confusion and explains a little further.]

Perhaps your universe does not contain such beings. From what I understand, we come from many different creations.

[Which was an incredible concept for him to accept, as the idea of multiple universes is not a known theory in his world.]

We came into the world to serve as its stewards and to shape it. We are caretakers and artists. My own master is a smith who makes mountains, so this is my area of expertise.

[He doesn't draw any nearer to her, as if sensitive to her nervousness, projecting his usual friendly air.]

You were drawing the stones, weren't you? If you are willing to show me the picture, I can return them to their original shape.