Ash was somewhat surprised by Nova's answer, as the answer just made her even more curious about the trio. Hmm, sounds like potential 'unrequited' love triangle going on here. Not minding that Nova kept bumping into her, she moved further ahead from them to look back at their trail to see Durandel hanging back. Appears he's got a conscious... how pitiful.
"Other than a friend? No, well, not even sure we are that anymore...or were."
"Hmm, so why do you say that?" This is entirely too intriguing for one like me to keep from asking questions. Especially since Nova tried to kill Dey, and this simple dummy here appears to be attached to Dey already. How wonderful their agony will be like in the future.