[ Oh, he hears the sarcasm but doesn't really care whether it's meant or not. He's gonna try either way. ]

... They probably have more in Thorne given what I've heard about the security over there, but they must have some in the Free Cities, too. We have a little more range to our movements there. I'll take a look. See what I can find.

[ The borders will be his first (several) stops. Won't be suspicious at all! ]