I have. [ she's got an age gap of her own to deal with, so she'd understand that feeling. being 274 tends to put life in general into a different perspective.
her expression turns a little more interested at the faerie comment, and her smile is warm. ] Can't say I've ever come across a faerie before you, but I have known many non-humans. Telepaths are rare, but are also invaluable friends and allies. Not just because they can hear that which isn't spoken, but also because they tend to have a different perspective on the world in which they live. They see things in a different light.
[ it's fascinating and she finds seeing situations from as many angles as possible helps her come to solutions that benefit more than just one person or species. ]