"Technically, it's just Raising Heart, my Intelligent Device." Nanoha explained, not at all bothered by the questioning. She's not the type of person to hide her capabilities, anyway. "If I had to explain it quickly, it's basically a mage's staff. It does most of the difficult parts of spellcasting for me so I can focus on the important parts, like pointing and shooting."

Okay, so Raising Heart was normally just a gem hanging around her neck, but when it's in use it's a staff, so close enough.

"I think most people are basically friendly, but thanks. I'm happy to be of help!" Nanoha doesn't quite follow Hajime immediately, watching from ground level to make sure she doesn't fall back down into the swamp. It's only when she's sure that no more slips are going to happen that Nanoha makes the climb herself, pink gloves of mana covering her hands to keep herself from slipping and/or getting splinters in her palm.

Magic's pretty handy.