[That's not really answering his question. Or well, it is but in a round about way that now he's not sure if this is Quentin asking him to be his bodyguard on this little excursion. ]

Battle magic is a start. We will see how far we can stretch it.

[He figures that if he were some sorcerer who could summon armies of undead warriors or shoot explosive souls, he wouldn't be asking for assistance. Kuai glances at Eliot, passed out and hopefully having a far more peaceful time than the rest of them. If only there was a way to wake them up.]

It will have to do. Let's get this over with, and get you both secured before another attack occurs. Once we're out they'll need to re-barricade the door here, so best to do it now when nothing else is trying to get in.

[No time like the present.]