Truth be told, the jeer of 'freaks' had stung more than anything else, and so for him to teleport in front of her, defending her... not only did it mean a great deal, it shocked her out of her righteous frustration and anger. It gave her a moment to get her head back on.

"I don't want to leave. And it's not because I'm given anything. I'm used to taking care of myself and my friends," she thought briefly of Roxas and Axel, both back home, then pressed on, hoping they'd let her finish, "I'm here because I'm supposed to help protect this w- this city, and I don't want to leave until I know for sure that it's safe."

Maybe they were content with the idea of sending the Visitors home and hoping for the best, but if something happened and she could have helped prevent it or mitigate it by being here... she may never know, if she forgot upon going home, but it felt wrong, and she felt guilty even considering the idea.