Alric tilted his head slightly at the way she answered, her manner so pensive, even demure, at what must have been a moment of relief. He smiled a little more, reassuringly, and leaned just a little nearer, his posture gently prompting with an attitude of supplication, although he didn't step any closer, not wanting to crowd her.

"...and yet..? Pardon my saying so, Lady Elsa, but you seem... troubled by something, still."

Obviously, it was different, since it wasn't stirring up another ice storm, or even a flurry, but something certainly seemed to have her a bit off balance.

"If I can be any help to you..."