Duo snorted a laugh at the nickname, rubbing a hand down his arm. He was sore all over. His back, his sides, his legs. He shook his head and waved, despite knowing Toph couldn't see him.

"H-hey. Don't you worry about me kiddo. I'll be just fine after a while." Throw that mask right back up. As much as he wanted to let down his defenses he wasn't about to, not easily.

"Concentrate on getting better."