[Nodding in understanding, she thinks on his words instead of just blurting out something silly to pass off his concern.]

The people I left behind will be just fine. I think it's the people here that need me now.

[They've got so much to explore, and Atlas to find. She hasn't forgotten that.]

I couldn't up and leave you here all alone, could I? You'd wind up being too heroic and getting in over your head.