[Shoot, he realized the same thing. She was half hoping he wouldn't. It isn't that she doesn't want an end put to this - she does, of course - but she's reluctant to encourage her new companion toward such a dangerous prospect. Why'd she have to open her big mouth?]

Maybe not, but-- that would probably mean going back toward where everyone else is, too. And I... don't think they'd welcome us with open arms, if they found us.

[In other words, please don't go on a crazy suicide mission, new friend.]