Peridot flashes a broad, sharp-toothed grin and proceeds to shuffle back over, nestling up against the other gem. Amethyst. Her girlfriend. She can scarcely keep from snickering with triumph, or relief, or maybe both? It doesn't matter. She's gonna press a cheek against her shoulder and wrap her arms around her waist, grinning like a horrid little goblin.

"Full disclosure: I might fall asleep on you," she adds.