[Fortunately, she doesn't really need to drag him away, for as soon as she grabs onto his cloak he follows her obediently even if he's sulking the whole way.]

It isn't that simple.

[It never is. Toph doesn't know everything that lurks inside of Vincent. No one does.]

I can't... conveniently draw a diagram for you. So soil will make it easier to get an idea. Or I'll just make it more confusing. I suppose we'll find out.