"I'm not all that familiar with the locals myself, really."

Though she wasn't really the sort who had an easy time of socializing anymore. Even back home, it had been better to keep as much distance as possible. She didn't want to learn how hostile the local population could be toward what they might perceive as a threat.

"Even if there's nothing of the sort around, there must be a way of getting that sort of thing started. A source of income is always useful."