[Likewise she admits to herself he isn't completely useless...

He still gets an inward eyeroll diving fists first into the pile of insects, he's too preoccupied with the few he's dealing with he can't notice or deal with one sneaking up on him rearing to sneak attack.

She notices and in a burst of energy runs towards giving the beast a good punt sending it flying forward towards the face of tree.]

Their attacks are getting more desperate.