I hope you're right. [ She gives him a small smile, though she hopes less for friends and more for allies -- it's the way she's learned to be, to live. True friends... she values them, but in the end, it is those who agree with you, those who are willing to side with you who matter the most. Especially in a situation like this. ]

A soldier... that's good. I believe we're going to need your skills sooner than later. [ A vague answer, to match a vague promise... not specifying whether it is from the creatures or each other that they would need protecting from. ]

Have you been able to find any weapons? There were no blasters on the dropship.