A friend of yours, at least one I have seen in your company from time to time.

[Probably shouldn't admit that so freely, but he doesn't think it's odd. He has every right to see who she's friends with so he can judge them appropriately. Can't have just anyone in her friend circle. Needs to make sure they are worthy.]

and some acquaintance of hers, and some other human man. They were all useless.

[Aside from actually being able to read like normal people.]