It was the quarterstaff that got Aloy's attention. It's the first weapon she's seen -- well, no, it isn't, but it's the first useful weapon she's seen anyone carry. She feels all the more naked. There hadn't seemed to be much point in arming herself with a bow that had no arrows.

Aloy follows her into a cafe, frowning faintly, and launches right into a conversation without so much as a hello. Direct, and to the point. "How did you get them to let you have your weapon?"