Probably.

[If she suspects that might be a dig at her... okay, no, he somehow gets the feeling she won't. He lets go of her hand somewhat quickly, crossing his arms.]

For a start, it sounded like they've been picking off civilians. Depending on where we engage, it might take more than just us two to cover them and fight at the same time.

[And he would rather fight them than do the covering, but she doesn't need to know that.]