Toph grew quiet at that question, though ... seeming to retread into herself for a moment. "It was probably nice, once... I remember things being okay when I was really little," she murmured softly.

"But there's been a war going on there for a while now, or so I've heard. That's part of why I haven't gone back. Aside from my family thinking I'm helpless, that is."

She made a face, then shook her head a bit to banish such unpleasant thoughts. "It's nice of you to share your food, though ... but don't worry about my taking your share. I caught a couple of hares earlier so I'm not all that hungry."