Duo took the stool gratefully and looked up at his double with a friendly smile. Hey man. He mouthed it, but he couldn't get it out with his heavy breathing. He took in a deep breath and took down the water in the canteen.

"Went to look at those train tracks, saw another one of those shadow holes open up and I ran for the hills. I don't think they even managed to catch up." Please let that not be the case, he can't handle that again.

"Toph..." He caught his breath and handed her the canteen back. "Sorry I'm late, but what're you doing?"