[She was still curious as to why exactly the holidays weren't celebrated where he was from, but she also didn't want to pry into something that might be a touchy subject for him. She may not have much (or any) experience with interacting with a human before, but she knew what a frown meant.

Instead, she smiled at his compliment of the place they found themselves in.]

Yes. It's not as bright as I was expecting, but it is very unique and creative. What's different about this place that makes you call it 'la-la land' instead?