how peculiar! how will that sit with the crystal gems?
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yeah, this seems like a fun concept to play with.
if a cluster can have sentience why not a gem of corruption?
But since it's corruption, you can't expect your intelligence to be very...
you lift your head, to see pearl approaching you, her hands clasped over her chest. "heya, pearl." You responded politely, smiling warmly at her, to which she returns. This struck you as odd; considering she would normally be in her room like the others were, to presumably tamper with that extensive sword collection she has going on, but for her to approach you without a reason had you curious as to what she wanted. "Pearl okay?" you asked absentmindedly, to which the slender gem's eyes flick back and forth sheepishly. "I hope... you don't see this as odd.. but.. may I sit with you?"
...oh?
Now she wants to sit with me..? Although surprised, you still nodded softly, even more interested with her purpose to approach you. she smiled gratefully, sitting down beside you, resting her back against your fluffy flanks, heaving a soft sigh of content as she laced her hands over her lap and let herself sink into your soft back fur, and you find yourself repressing a flinch at this sudden contact.
a period of silence came over you two as you both just sat with one another, basking in the relatively peaceful silence. you become lost in your own thoughts, you contemplating pearl's sudden closeness and wondering why she looked so plaintiff for some reason.
"..You know, (name)..." she suddenly starts, breaking the silence. "I... saw the way you looked during the galaxy warp mission," you felt a jolt of unease sting your chest, letting a confused hum emanate from your throat. where is she getting at? "You just seem... so lost..." she sounded strangely sympathetic as she sighed. "having no recollection of your past does seem quite daunting... the identity especially." she shut her eyes and exhaled through her nose, looking down at her thumbs twiddling as she mulled something over in her head. you just stared back at her, unsure of how to take her sympathy. Part you was quite flattered by her care and concerns for you, but another part couldn't help but wonder what could've caused this sudden shift. "like i said before... if... you want to know anything that you think will help you with your predicament... don't hesitate to let me know."
With a wistful hum, she turns over so her face and abdomen were pressed into your fur, taking a small tuft of it into her small hands. "I have... quite a few experiences beyond earth... and I'm quite willing to share it with you if it means I could help..." your eyes were mildly wide, taken aback from the offer. "...thank you. very kind of pearl to offer." you reply, not knowing what else to say. She hummed and smiled warmly in response, resting her chin back into your fur. Wow.. it is quite a bold thing to offer to a gem, let alone a sentient corrupt one, of an unknown origin...
but.. at the same time.. it touched you that she was willing to help you, despite that.
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The both of you sat in a peaceful, yet contemplative silence, as pearl played with tufts of your hair while you laid on the ground, deep in thought. "Actually... (name)?" she spoke up, a small tint of curiosity present in her tone. "I've... been wondering..." she started tracing little shapes into your fur, seeming hesitant to ask. "Exactly... where did you find... spinel?" your eyes widened slightly, taken aback by her question. She's been here for quite sometime, so the thought of her former residence had been pushed far into back of your mind. "You should know that a gem's able to use a warp pad via visualization," she explained. "So perhaps... that'll give you a clue on your past?" you lift your head, and open your mouth partially, as you mulled the words over in your head.
that makes sense...if that's possible, than perhaps I've come closer to my identity than I thought! perhaps pearl knows that place spinel was left and I could finally-
BLAM!
"(NAME)! PEARL!" at once, the front door was suddenly thrown open, and two young voices split the quiet atmosphere, causing you and pearl to yelp and jump up, with you being unable to catch yourself and fall onto your belly with a thump. "Steven! spinel! what's the matter?!" pearl asked, startled by their excitement. steven and spinel exchanged smiles and steven spoke up. "we have something to show you two!" he ran over and grasped pearl's hand. "come on, we think you'll like it!" spinel raced over and pulled at a midarm, giggling. "that goes for you to, lazylight!" you blinked away your daze and rose to your paws, staring at them suspiciously.
