Hear her out

"An offer?" You reply, curious about what Clara is about to propose to you.

"Indeed. I could let you figure things out on your own, you seem capable enough to survive your first steps in the city. Or, I could take you under my wing. I'll teach you everything there is to know about the city, the various arenas and how to shine in them."

You consider her words carefully. On one end, you're not sure you want to depend on anyone, but having an experienced person backing you up could be pretty helpful.