Heheh, yeah it can be a pretty good form of punishment. But it's one of the foundations of earthbending. So you were a little troublemaker too, huh? [Her smile could be infectious.]

It's a little less mind and a little more movement. But the stances, motions, and amount of force behind them is the key.

I mean come on, even without the bending part it has different applications. [A devious look comes across her face as she pounds her fist into the palm of her hand.]

Throwing rocks? No, not really. But there's other things ninjas throw right? Like knives and sharp things, right?