Garnet—discussion at Keystone Motel

Steven smiles at Garnet as his dad closes the door and leaves the motel. Steven bounces up and down on the bed. “Jump with me, Garnet!” He laughs and picks up a brochure. “Or we could look at brochures—oohh—Keystone Cavern!”

Steven was interrupted by Garnet's moan. "Calm down." Garnet murmurs to herself. "I don't feel like forgiving Pearl—I don't understand why we have to—if you're not going to listen, then leave!" Garnet's form glows, and Ruby and Sapphire separate.

“We have to get through this, Ruby,” Sapphire says in a calm, steady voice as she sits down on the floor. You glance between the two of them; you weren't used to seeing them argue like this, much less enough to separate. “She lied to us so we could form Sardonyx! She tricked us—don't you feel used?!” Ruby says, annoyed and surprised.

“Ruby! Sapphire!” you say, confused; you didn’t see the two of them apart from Garnet very often. “You’re choosing to take it personally,” Sapphire says calmly again . “It’s fusion, Sapphire! What could be more personal to us than fusion?!” Ruby shouts. “I know you’re still upset—” Sapphire begins. “Oh—so it’s just me?” Ruby remarks . “Of course not—can’t you see I’m completely consumed by rage?” Sapphire adds in an equally impassive tone.

“Well, it doesn’t seem like it,” Ruby huffs, stamping her foot angrily. “The sooner we forgive Pearl, the better for us,” Sapphire says as she floats down and gently lands on the bed. “You’re not as over this as you think!” Ruby says, her tone tense and angry. “Yes, I am,” Sapphire replies quickly. Ruby makes frustrated noises and starts pacing lightly. “You can’t stay mad at her forever,” Sapphire says gently. “Want to bet?” Ruby huffs stubbornly . “Ruby—the rug,” Sapphire says. Ruby’s fury causes her feet to scorch the rug, and smoke billows out. You sigh, watching them; it’s going to be a long night.