"I was listening, to the not-mist. In case anyone needs help."

Sorry if that answer is disappointing, but-

"Since it's here, I could listen for that and wait for you, too. Now you're here, so I'm glad I did." This is her place, after all. Or at least part of it, it has changed some since their initial arrival. A lot of things have changed.

"Was it very long for you? Are you all right?"