Of course.

[Asbel knows the lesson well...not just because he has a snarky headmate, but because friendship.]

We've been working on a hydroponics garden to help with the food shortage, but right now it seems like we have to prepare for a fight. We're nearly defenseless now, so...

[He doesn't finish the sentence, but the grim expression on his face should make it clear Asbel thinks attack is imminent.]