Friends? I did? I guess that makes sense. I mean. Back home, with the Last Men capturing hybrids. I'm not sure my slingshot would do much.

[Not against them. Or.... any real weapon. Any adult. Given Gus is a tiny kid and armed with rocks and a slingshot. Of course, he is an easy target. Of course, he would like to learn to defend himself or others if someone was offering to teach him.]