[A good number of them are remarkably cheery, considering all they've had to put up with to get to where they are now. She recognizes the man, but it's as easy to treat him as a stranger as taking anything else in stride since waking up in this world. Maintaining this is for both their benefit anyway, she wore a hood during that time precisely to avoid complications down the road.

His silly look is met with the same indifference as the warning that was delivered.]

Many of you are. I suppose it's not surprising, considering how stubborn your lot must have been to make it this far. [If someone tries hard enough, it probably could be interpreted as a compliment. ...Maybe.

The whip remains idle in her hand, at least for now. This man's stance, as if he was wielding an invisible weapon...? Whatever abilities he possesses, he looks like he could use a warm-up. How should he be given one best, in that case?]