So she's not a halfling, then. But still not a child, so Mairi elects not to worry about it.

"Yes and no? Genasi are elemental people. Fire, earth, air, and water. And we fall under the humanoid umbrella with standard humans, elves, dwarves, halflings, but we're technically our own thing. We're common in Chessenta, where I'm from, but rare most other places. And here too, apparently." She shrugs. "I'm glad you've had a good experience here, though! That's honestly a huge relief. Are you staying here at the moment or have you got your own place?"