[She hesitates a moment before shaking her head... Though it's not exactly in answer.]

Using an honorific in a place like this is a little weird, so you don't need to do that. I don't mind teaming up for now, though.

[It's hard to admit, but going solo for the majority of her stay? Not the most fun. And frankly, fighting with someone more suited to the front lines would make things much more efficient.]