((Sounds great! Also we can skim details - RPing fights is hard lol))

[Thaumaturgy is good too, as is having options. Between that and her own drawn weapons, it seems he stands with another warrior proper. His eyes linger on her shield for a moment.] My skills lie first and foremost with my blade. If you can draw the beast to your shield, I can strike it down.

[As much as he usually tanks takes the lead, she has a proper shield with her already.]

[He begins moving towards the portal.] If that is agreeable to you, let us not tarry any longer. May the Fury stand with us.