[Likely corrosion of some sort, but, she's not really in any state to make any logical leaps. Point is, the squishy folk are the ones being hauled off to tents, here. Bundled up and suffering together.]

They would know more than what they are letting on. [She falls quiet for a moment.]

... perhaps it would be wise to not mention the recent venture outside if they are yet unaware of it. Allow them to confirm details for us, instead ...