[ kelsi rises about five more notches in katsa's estimation. ]

..Yes. [ Like Bitterblue, wanting to find the means to her own protection and not be a burden, to help how she can. And in Katsa's interpretation not having to rely on anyone else so she can make her own decisions whenever she wants. ] And that should be a decision that's entirely in your hands, when you make it. Not for me to tell to anyone if you don't want it.

[ she's still smiling! ]

...What is it you're going to do, though? As long as you're not taking on too much alone before you've reached the higher levels of your potential.