[ Luckily she is used to Karkat being weird at this point. She still looks somewhat suspicious, although that's also the usual look she gives the kids whenever they pop up to see her. Naoko may have gotten a lot more comfortable with them since their first meeting, but she still doesn't entirely trust them.

She, at the very least, seems to buy Dave's explanation enough to just shrug. ]

It was the pulse that shot us down, although I wouldn't be surprised if there's other things bringing down ships here. This planet is special like that. [ She smiles, though it borders on a smirk. ] And we're as good as we can be. By the way, I also sent you guys a list of other items I'd like for you to bring to us if it's in your position. It's just a few simple things like clothes and metals, nothing fancy. We'd appreciate anything you can manage.