Duo held her steady, an arm out in front of her under her arms to brace her. He stayed calm as he could, though her holding it in? He could relate to that as it was something he did out of sheer stubbornness. Strong kid. Tough as nails, and he meant that literally.

When it was all over, he gave a sigh of relief. "You're done, Toph. Good job." Something similar was said to him. Sally. When he was coming out of surgery for his ribs.

He took from the med kit a few large square bandages. "Here, bro."

Sucky part was, now? Once they got Toph onto another bed? It was his turn.