Karsten glanced at the waitress and then back to the Elkrit lady. A glass of cider didn't sound too bad, he always did like to have a drink or two while talking with other people. However, he'd be paying for himself, and he explained this to the girl before ordering a glass of cider of his own

"Let's not be indebted to others," he told himself in his mind. Though he was not an overly haughty luxuror, Karsten preferred to not bring himself to receive material aid from those of a seemingly lower class than himself.

"Now then," he spoke up with a small smile, "I believe we've yet to introduce ourselves. My name is Karsten, and you are...?"
The luxuror extended his hand to her in a formal greeting.