[... yeah, it's definitely not a joke any more. Elle's expression sobers. Rex was entrusted to her, but he dove into combat more readily than she did, back then. But Roxie... This is more similar to Roxie in scale.]

That's okay with me, [she says slowly.] People back home are just gonna think that it's a mutated dog. [She pauses, taking more time to mull over the thought of loyalty.] I... Honestly, I'm... willing to ask that from them, if they're willing to come with me. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to take care of them, no matter what. So... [She nods, not entirely sure why she said "so." She doesn't know what else to say.] Yeah.