The guy she has correctly named Erik huffs once, in just the way that qualifies it as a chuckle, as he smiles (and that, too, is slight). "Yes, that's right. I'm a friend of Ilde's." This is sort of an uncharacteristic way to define himself, but he's done it for a reason.

"Where are you headed?" Trust that whatever her answer, it will likely be convenient enough for him to see her on her way, if she'll allow it.