I just mean... It was a victory for both of you, wasn't it? [He tries to say in a supportive manner. Even with hints of doubts planted by talking to Green, remembering Toph's letter had helped him to realize this victory must have been fair. And if so, it was credit that both partners could both share. Then he looks towards Shikamaru.]

I don't know how that'd work either. With bending, none of forms are supposed to have a real advantage over another except in certain circumstances.