She stared at him for a long moment. It was hard for her to discern anymore if he was seriously trying to come off as scary, or if he was joking this whole time. She assumed that it was an equal chance at either, but instead of asking about that, she remained focused and serious. She had to be in order to keep her kingdom's safety and best interest at heart. This was no laughing matter. It was their life force he was talking about. The crystals were their key to existence, and they weren't to be messed around with willy nilly. But if he really had a way to remedy their problem, then this could be an award winning solution.<br/><br/>"I...I don't know if I am willing to take such a risk. Perhaps it would be better for you to discuss matters with my father over this?" She suggested.<br/><br/>Her father was a hard man to deal with. He was a hardened war veteran turned king, and he was rather intimidating at times. It was for those reasons that even Frost had a hard time dealing with him despite the fact that he was her father. Still though, he was a smart man, and the correct choice as a king, and he'd know what was best. He would know whether to trust this stranger or whether to send him away. This man knew what he was talking about, and he knew that they were in desperate need of a solution. And all he asked in return was a place to call home, so perhaps her father would have mercy.