[having something to throw at people may have been her true motive, here. she'll never tell!1]

But at least you don't have to carry it around wherever you go, right? Bucko here is really heavy.

[she pats her badger's back for good measure and then addresses his question]

How did you know I arrived this morning? You aren't a creepy stalker who's been watching me since I got here, are you?

[that last part may be her joking, but it's hard to tell with her deadpan delivery]