[ It does suitably distract Toph, enough for her to turn and give the girl a confused look while the actual thief tries to sneak off the in background.

Tries. It's kind of hard to run away when you suddenly find yourself knee-deep in the ground. But it does give Toph time to snort. ]

You got a guilty conscience or something? I didn't mean you. And what do you mean you give it back? Of course you don't, that's what stealing is.