Yes, free is definitely always better.

[ Not that she ever really worries about the cost of things, given that her line of work has always paid well. ]

So, you've had alien before? Are you... ehhh...

[ She gestures skywards, like that is any hint of what she's trying to say. It's more like she's trying to remember what words go in what order, which can sometimes be a problem for Yelena. ]

A space traveler? Are you from space, or just a visitor?