Karsten smiled at the Elkrit girl's display of her magic. It certainly was impressive to see even if it was just a mere fraction of what she was truly capable of. He thought a bit about the name of the magic he had just seen. Was that the type of magic that allowed its users to create "pocket dimensions"? Interesting, Karsten had read about it in his books and may have heard once or twice about it from his parents whenever they returned from depositing small portions of wealth, but this was the first time he had actually seen it in person. The girl then asked him a question, and Karsten promptly answered.

"I noticed you were alone first of all, and if you really were planning on adventuring in search of the crown I feared it may have been a bit too dangerous for you..."

Karsten paused. What he just said made it sound as if he were doubting her ability to care for herself or something of the sort, so he quickly came up with an explanation. 

"Not to say I believe you're incapable of being on your own, I just know for a fact that many of the land's criminals have fallen upon other questers even if they were traveling with others. The... non-human races have also been prime targets for them. Didn't think it'd be good on my part to not suggest accompanying you, especially since I too am taking on the same quest."

He waited for her response.