[ o..okay? lightning? she shoots him a quizzical look but decides not to open that particular can of worms. ]

I'll keep my fingers crossed. I think we're going to need all the friends we can get here. [ which probably means not just letting other people get ripped to bits by mutts. why is it that she always regrets doing nice things? ]

It's weird how empty this place is, isn't it? All these buildings but no one in them.