For trying to be something other than the commander’s girlfriend it kind of seems strange to be going to hang out with his dad being accompanied by one of his friends. To me it feels likes she still in his show, I suppose, if she had a prior connection with Laguna that didn’t involve Squall. Also wouldn’t Esthar be a fairly dangerous place given their history with her type. But I’m probably wrong because who in their right mind wouldn’t want to spend time with Laguna as he is most awesome.
I love how Quistis gave a diplomatic answer rather than a straight one.