[There's something like sympathy in her expression as he says nobody would pay for him, but it passes quickly enough.]

Ransom is an idea, I suppose, but you would think they would select people they are certain would have someone to pay for their safety.

[His next words, though, actually been a small smile to her face. This one isn't even forced.]

I suppose I would fit that criteria for some, but I doubt any of them were the people who brought us here.