"They weren't my friends. They were just my crew. I never let 'em be my friends. But they was loyal anyway. It didn't matter."

This is the one time she could ask. Actively look into it, make sure her world is doing alright. The Ministry is checking. She does have the chance to ask, and luckily Than said as much.

But right now he's glad she's here.

"I didn't try to make any until the train. Hell, didn't go outa my way to make 'em here. They just came about."