[ His miniscule shift that was contrary to the reaction she expected, and perhaps hoped, from her joke didn't go unnoticed. She felt momentarily apologetic for accidentally touching on a subject that appears sensitive, however instead of pushing the issue, she elects to ride the topic that it might keep his focus away from her trip.

She thinks back, linking what he just said to the first mission that she ran with him, and an expression of mild confusion etches over her face. ]

Back on the Normandy, when we put boots on the ground on Eden Prime, you told me you moved faster alone. [ Her hands unwind, fingers tapping along her knees. ] Sounds to me like you're no stranger to the concept of teamwork. So...? [ She doesn't finish the question with words, but that she left the monosyllabic word hanging is detail enough to highlight her curiosity. ]