[ Here, lying by omission isn't at all necessary. Nel is pleased to reply candidly and without saying anything which might upset (or unsettle) this bright girl. ]

You know, it flew away from the corruption as fast as it could. Much of the area was in darkness and we couldn't see signs of illness, but I must admit that the creature was beautiful. We initially mistook it for a natural formation, and real gemstones lined its back.

It might have been the only beauty left in there.