what does it mean to never be alone

Corbie swallowed the smile that threatened at the man's undignified exit from the bag, not wanting to embarrass him further. "Oh, not at all," she declaimed, waving away his apology for disturbing her. "I'm only passing through myself. I live in the west, on the plains. I'm only... well, vacationing I guess you would say." The last was said with a faint laugh. She didn't really know what had possessed her to take off on a whirlwind tour of the continent, but she was very glad she did. It had awakened her from a sleepy sort of life of just existing, made her realize that there was more potential and possibilities for her than she had ever imagined. "I'm Corbie. I was just..." Being nosy? Looking for company? Lonely? "Wondering what you were looking for so intently."