[A handler, even a good one, is a long way from a friend. But Javert is a good one. The Soldier might not trust Javert personally, not exactly, but they do trust him to know what he's doing and have smart orders. And probably not to hurt them. Probably. Like 62% sure.]

Looking for others asleep in the village that we missed on the first past. Others barricaded in cabins. Not everyone wants to come to the Invincible.

[And the Soldier isn't going to argue with most of those people. They have their reasons. That doesn't mean they don't want to check on those people, though, make sure they're still safe.]