Toph grinned as the rock made contact, but frowned at Stocking's words. "Woah, be careful, Socks!"

She thought quickly, muttered a quick apology to whoever built this place, and took a deliberate step forward, slicing her arm down in time with her heel touching the ground. Two pillars of stone shot up from the ground on either side of the Krookdile, artfully positioned to pin the Pokemon in place. She stretched her hands out, gathering up what sand remained on the stone floor to ready another rock projectile if she needed it.