Crystal didn't hide the cringe when she asked about the library - in fact, he played it even up a bit. "Yeah about a library. With all the coming and going nobody really established anything like that. We do have an Athenaeum though - it houses two Artefacts, some Abyssal insects and two scientific papers so far." Which really wasn't something to brag about. But better to rip off that band-aid right away. "But hey, at least there's lots of room for improvement."
He could relate with Guardians being jerks. He also knew about shades of grey when it came to those things. Hands went up in surrender. "All right, I'm not one to judge anyway. There just have been some situations here were careless words- ah, forget it. Again, I'm not trying to poison your well or anything. You know us Mages love to jump down anyone's throat for the slightest misstep and despite the small population Sacramento isn't really different in that regard." He should really try and change the topic there - it seems there were a few unresolved grievances in him that this newcomer really didn't need to learn about.
If Crystal noticed the barb he didn't show it. There was just a slight confusion about the question in his voice. "Uh, I guess sporty and functional? The way an Arrow dresses on their off-day, I'd say." He shrugged. "And the Circle probably is the best place for you to train - there are no other spaces dedicated to the Supernal as far as I know."
Now dangers? This one was quickly summarized. "There has been a pretty big war with the Seers a while ago - I think Phoenyx is the only one who has been around for that one. It did a number on the Awakened here, but apparently the Seers have been driven out fully. Since then there hasn't been anything notably dangerous." It hasn't been his fight, he only remembered the pain and gravity in Aurora's voice when she told him, so he tried to be as respectful as possible. Which also meant not adding any details he didn't know. "That's all I got on this, sorry. There also aren't any Cabals or big political players around." Yet. "So yeah, lots of time to just hang out and improve, or whatever floats your boat. Speaking of: how do you like to spend your free time?"