Bloody hell, who cares indeed?
Evenkite sure didn't. Not at this point. Questions were leading to disputes rather than proper answers, and it all just seemed so pointless to the little gem. Aquamarine's emotional state only seemed to support Bloodstone's words, and if she honestly did give a damn, he'd be the obvious choice as to whom to side with. That is, if it weren't for the fact that Bloodstone had so blatantly lied to her earlier. Not that it mattered in the long-run, because she didn't see how any of this had to concern her, and it took a great deal of self restraint to not join in Amber's outburst, for nearly everything he said earlier was what she had been holding back the entire meeting. She only held back her tongue because she wished to not bring any more attention to herself to increase the likelihood of her not being noticed as she leaved. However, seeing that the meeting was already falling apart, with Bloodstone and Reggie having left and the newborn gems declaring their alliances, she no longer felt the need to make it discreet. With deliberate rise to her feet, she looked up at Aqua dead in the eye (or as well as she could with her small height), her expression unreadable. She held this gaze for a good few seconds.
And then she walked towards the warp pad.
For a few moments, it almost seemed as if Eve was honestly going to join Bloodstone. Even more horrifying was the fact that, for a moment, Evenkite almost felt like doing just that. For a split second, she felt her hand twitch, as if the same strange stare she had given Aquamarine earlier and was now giving to Bloodstone would also be accompanied with an outstretched hand.
This is what humans call a handshake, She remembered him saying earlier with his own hand outstretched, It is a polite greeting as well as a way to show agreement of a deal, but in this case it is me just being polite.
What are you even thinking, Eve? By thunder, you're an idiot.
Sharply turning away from Bloodstone, she walked off silently, only speaking once there was significant distance between her and the two older gems.
"Bloody hell, who cares indeed. Good luck to you both. Thank you for your kindness, Aquamarine, ma'am, and thank you for letting us hear your side of the story, Bloodstone, sir. War or not, I'll have no part in this nonsense."
And with that, she was gone. Where was she heading? She herself had no clue. Simply away. Away was good enough for her. Besides, with all the chaos that today brought with it, she probably needed the distance. At least for a little while.
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