[His lips pursed briefly, a small (pouty) frown, at the question. Like he wished his answer were different.]

Nah, it's just me here now.

[Elena was gone and no one else had ever showed up. Did he want them to? Mixed emotions over that one. Sure, he'd love the familiar company. But even he, in all his selfishness, didn't want anyone here. No sense in trapping anyone else in this damn situation.

His demeanor brightened again though. He refused to be brought down.]

That's fine. The train gets the ace of the squad and everyone else can handle the jobs back home! That's what needs to be done.