[ She opens her mouth, it's very clear from the way she inhales that she means to raise her voice and yell. But she stops short of that, deflating suddenly. ]

Comrades, huh?

[ She looks at this mysterious and unbothered stranger appraisingly before she finally stands. ]

Let me give you the rundown then– around here? You need to show us you're worth trusting, prove your mettle and shit. Can't go swinging around a word like comrade when we don't even know what you bring to the table.

[ She stands in front of her, unsmiling. ]

So? What're you good for? What can you do for me?