Duo stayed close to Toph since his double was taking point. He knew he was lacking in hand to hand skills since it wasn't something he practiced on a regular basis. Thankfully these things weren't so much skilled as they were quiet and hard to hit.

"Portal's right in front of us, about twenty feet," he answered Toph, twirling his scythe-like weapon. "Just stay by me, I'll direct you if any of 'em get close!"