Avery nods at the response, though she looks less than convinced. Reading the mood is far from one of her best skills, but in this case, even she isn't completely clueless.

Her first instinct is to turn and move on (perhaps after silently shoving some food into her hands anyway??), and she wonders if that might be the kinder choice in this case. But something keeps her in place and urges her to continue, "You've been here a while."

It's almost a question?