It's a terrible thing to have to live through that much death. However, she thinks the people of Earth must also be resilient if similar things have happened there. It's not a fate Gamora would want to see happen to any other planet or people. That's why she had to stop Ronan from destroying Xandar. She knows she's lucky to even be alive, but it felt good to do the right thing for once. She's going to try and make that a habit.

At his praise, there's a moment where Gamora might look a little flattered. She appreciates the sentiment, even if she's not really used to it. That's just how she deals with it all. What else is she to do? Wallow in misery? What would that ever accomplish? Though she doesn't directly say thank you, the look on her face communicates it.

"I'll let you know if I hear anything." It does feel good to have met someone she might consider an ally here. Normally, she'd be a little more cautious about making strangers into friends in a situation like this one, but he's a little too likeable to shut out. As he goes, she almost asks him 'what's been real' but figures it's another Earth phrase. "Remain vigilant." Once he's gone, she decides to continue looking around.