It's okay. She's not really looking for comfort... or, well. She is, but it would have to be from Rose, and even then.

She misses Astin.

"Because it was war. Killing is what they did. Maybe they... wanted her battle data?" She doesn't sound certain, but it's her best guess. "Either the people she worked for, or the enemy. Maybe both. She was just a tool to them anyway. Problem is, sometimes the people you kick around all your life decide to grow an emotion."