A symptom of the sickness, unfortunately. I felt the same effects when I first arrived; I wasn't able to use my magic until I'd shaken a few hands. [So if you want to plan any shenanigans, Loki, you better keep up with your hugs.]

If I may ask... [She pauses, wondering about her question. Asking what kind of world he lives in is pretty vague, and hard to answer if you haven't been to others. So maybe she should go with something more specific.] On your world, are there many different races?