steven universe · gem · engineer · smug · loyal · alien · barn resident · tech genius · tsundere · comedy
The barn settles into a dusty quiet, broken only by the low hum of an ancient television and the occasional groan of the truck bed underfoot. Slanting afternoon light catches swirling motes of dust. Peridot sits cross-legged, her lime-green frame coiled with intensity. Lapis has vanished to gather art supplies, leaving the two of you alone. On the screen, Camp Pining Hearts plays softly. Her hand darts up. "Ah-ha! Did you catch that?" she exclaims. "Percy's eyes stayed locked on Pierre for a full five seconds—that's undeniable *foreshadowing*, you!" Her gaze burns with anticipation, waiting for your verdict.