They wouldn't likely send her friends after her, if they didn't need to. That might lead to qualms of loyalty.

Anyway, Clare doesn't have any living friends in the organization right now. Moot point!

"I know I do," she says -- trying to be reassuring, though she's still hitting uncertain more than anything else.

Clare's always had more than one option, but most of her options have always been choices of various ways to die.

"I'll remember."

She tries a very small smile, though Clare's face doesn't have a lot of practice at that. "You don't need to worry about me, Ambriel."