[Zim hasn't even been here for a week yet, and Peridot already looks exhausted with his presence. Like. Just. Every word out of his mouth seems to age her, which is impressive considering that she is a literally ageless being.]

Unfortunately for the both of us, [she growls,] since the Ringmaster saw fit to assign you to my team, you do take orders from me, and anything that you do, even when you're off duty, does have to do with me! So why don't you just save us both some time and tell me what you're up to?