Strange isn’t the only egotist here. As soon as Peridot hears “talented” and “initiate”, her heart skips a beat, and her first thought is just: ‘At last. I have arrived.’

“Well if you’re looking for talent and dedication in the arcane arts, you’ve come to the right place,” Peridot grins with a nod. And then a little less confidently: “Um… was there something specific that you’d like to see me do?”