Alric nods understandingly, and seeming quite pleased with that reply, himself, even if he resists making a grand display about it.

"...then, consider me at your disposal. And yes, my hopes, of course, are quite the same."

He pauses just a moment, taking on a somewhat playful tone.

"I'll try sincerely not to be a dull bodyguard. Now, I believe you were walking before I interrupted you? I'll gladly walk with you, if you like."

Referring of course (mostly facetiously) to his flute playing that drew her away from wherever she was wandering as "interrupting" her.