Peridot's hands clenched at her sides as she kept her eyes on Kunzite. Despite herself, she found that the other gem's words never failed to get under her skin. [i]Petty.[/i] She frowned. [i]Weak gem.[/i] She took a step forward, fully intent on-

On what, exactly? Peridot didn't even know. She blinked, attempting to see through the haze of childish rage that had overcome her for some reason unknown to her. Her eyes fell on the floor and was that... Were her hands shaking? She released her hands from the fists they'd turned into and allowed a ragged breath to escape her lips as her hands continued to shake. Weren't her limb enhancements supposed to help her exude confidence? Where was that confidence now when she needed it the most - when she was in front of an imprisoned gem that seemed to have made it her life's mission to push and push and push Peridot to the edge.

Green eyes disappeared behind tightly closed lids as Peridot attempted to compose herself. Falling apart in front of someone that was a traitor to Homeworld. Ha. She was sure if the jaspers could see her now, they'd be laughing at her incompetence. She really was a weak gem - there was no contest to that. [i]Weak.[/i] Hadn't Yellow Diamond shown her that moments ago? [i]Failed to see a simple retrieval mission to the end,[/i] was sneered at her and Peridot remembered feeling as if her limb enhancements were nonexistent. She remembered feeling so small and wishing that she'd be small enough that Yellow Diamond's glare couldn't be directed at her anymore.

Releasing another shuddering breath, Peridot finally opened her eyes. A quick glare was tossed in Kunzite's general direction before she averted her eyes. "I-I apologize for that slight miscalculation on my part. My system must have encountered a bug." The lie was obvious in her voice, but she hoped to the stars that Kunzite wouldn't comment on it. That was the last thing she needed right now. She cleared her throat and steeled her gaze as she met Kunzite's eyes again.

"I assure you that my appearance here was not for naught. I am here to rehabilitate you into society. The Diamond Trifecta has deemed you worthy of another chance - [i]your final chance[/i] - to rewire you allegiance to them [i]willingly[/i]." She eyed Kunzite meaningfully. "Should you accept our offer, you will be moved to a different facility where your movements will be less restricted. You would be allowed to roam around a designated area, albeit with heavy security and a collar that will release a shockwave strong enough to poof you should you attempt to escape. Upon good behavior, more freedom will be granted to you."

She paused for a beat, letting her offer sink in. "Should you refuse, your gem will be smashed in a public execution."