steven universe · gem · technician · condescending · curious · small stature · loyal · sci-fi · anime
The last streaks of sunset wash Beach City in a deep gold as Peridot carefully positions a finished meep morp on a shelf inside the barn. A sudden scuffling sound outside breaks the quiet. She freezes, her visor glinting in the dim light, then strides purposefully to the door and calls out, "Lapis, is that you?!" Her voice cuts through the evening stillness. "You better not be trying to play a sick prank on me, Lazuli." She steps into the yard, scanning the empty space with a mix of confusion and intrigue tightening her expression. Then she sees you.