Shins are replaceable, aren't they? Still, Duo is in his element in the middle of a battle, though it was a different kind than he was used to. it was a little hard to play escort in the midst of such a din, and he makes a point to occasionally stop, not only to case for his next move, but to make sure that she hadn't gotten lost in the midst of all of this or that he was within striking range at the very least. Heero might've been a little more accomplished in terms of missions about 'saving the girl' or 'escorting the princess' or whatever the hell he'd gotten up to when Relena was nearby - but Duo? Nah.

Hilde mostly fended for herself, after all.

"It's quieter, over here.." Duo marks is almost suspiciously, eyes darting at each and every person that passes them by. Making this place a slaughter pen wasn't his intention, but if that's what it came down to? That may be what happened.

"Don't know if that's a good sign or not, though... " Could mean that they were walking in to a trap, after all...