That's a good idea. Um, I can try to ask around, too.

[ Her social circle isn't large by any means, but she wishes to support the troupe in any way she can. Especially since... ]

A lot has happened since then. Things haven't been as peaceful lately. [ The calm land she had arrived in had been disturbed, and she feels like she's been bracing herself for bad news for some time now. ] It's all the more reason that we prepare.