In a way, that's actually weirdly pleasant to hear? She had sort of resigned herself to assuming that she hadn't made enough of an impression at the rebel camp for anyone to be particularly worried about her, much less someone like Zarya.

...Of course that also means she's been inadvertently causing someone distress, a realization that comes with a surge of guilt. She should have tried harder to get back in touch with the Barrayarans...

"I'm so sorry Zarya... I never meant to worry you," says the gem, wringing her hands. "That raid I volunteered to take part in went a little... awry, as I'm sure you heard. It's a bit embarrassing, but I got captured."