Literature
I Don't Want That For You (Peridot to Lapis)
Everyone tells me that this gets easier, but I still don't believe it.
Especially now, I can see your apprehension. And I wish I could help you,
but what can I do?
I don't want this for you.
(Hologram screen starts beeping, shows Lapis in her cell staring up at the screen pleadingly)
(Peridot looks longingly at her, then turns away abruptly.)
Everyone says that my emotions are blinding me, and maybe they're right.
But what about you? I really want to protect you.
What if somehow you get hurt, what would I do?
I don't want that for you.
Ooooo,
Please do what they say,
And they might spare you,
Of what, I just can't say...
(Peridot closes