I kind of get the feeling the people here aren't going to be much help.

[That was an understatement. It didn't just seem like people here couldn't help them—it was more like they just didn't want to.

But the mention of her daughter earns a change in focus.]

What's your daughter's name? Was she with you before... [He just kind of (helpfully) gestures to her, vaguely indicating her attire.] ...well, this?