[He gives a smile at her trying to reassure them both, but he needs to be real with her. While he doesn't think it would be the case with her, he still can't risk her faltering because they get split up and she feels her chances drop.]

Sticking together will help, but if we get split up, just stay smart and fast on your feet and you'll be fine, kiddo. I'll do the same and we'll meet up again after, okay?

[He plans to stick to her like glue, but if things go bad and they get split up, that's the best he can offer.]