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[celticromanstone]

So, darlings.

A couple of things:

Firstly, I'm wondering what people have against one of the oldest professions? Yes, yes, I understand how young I am, but really is that your only objection?

Secondly, I am looking for a hand to hand sparring partner. While my sword skills are impressive, I'm afraid that my hand to hand has gone to the way side. I find that... unacceptable.

[ Her beating had brought that home. But she's not mentioning that. She adjusts herself in front of the console, wearing that ridiculously fluffy robe that she loves. Of course it's white. ]

So, darlings. Anyone willing to step up and answer either of those?

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[peridiot]

Nevertheless, I don't see why that would change anything about the perception of the activity.

[celticromanstone]

It doesn't. There have been times, in human history, where whores were left to die on the streets, even if they starved.

[peridiot]

I meant the exchange of funds, but...that's barbaric. What is wrong with you people?

[celticromanstone]

Not me, darling. I wouldn't allow such a thing.

[peridiot]

You organics...you would cast your own out for a profession that was disapproved of? That would be like Gems rejecting, I don't know, a whole class like Rubies. [She sniffs.] I don't like Rubies, but I wouldn't want them to shatter just because of that.

[celticromanstone]

There have been worse atrocities. We won't enumerate them here.

[peridiot]

[Sheesh, and people say Gems are the barbaric ones!]

Back to the original topic. Reproductive activities not for the purpose of reproduction but for practice are looked down upon, especially when money is exchanged for the practice? I have that all correct?

[celticromanstone]

Yes, you do.

[peridiot]

...you organics are weird.

Regarding your second question, I've been working on some replacement limb enhancers. I may be willing to make you some in exchange for additional information.

[Hand-to-hand combat? More like hand-to-FINGER LASER]

[celticromanstone]

Limb enhancers? What are those?

[peridiot]

...they enhance limbs. [What is so hard to get about that?]

They can do all sorts of things. Combat, especially.

[celticromanstone]

Ah. That sounds interesting. And you make them yourself? You must be quite handy and smart.

[peridiot]

I'm a Peridot. We're the best technicians. We're grown that way.

[celticromanstone]

I'm afraid I don't understand. You're a stone?

[peridiot]

I'm a Gem. [She taps the gem on her forehead.]

[celticromanstone]

A gem, then?

[ Nope, still not understanding. ]

I take it you don't hail from Earth?

[peridiot]

[She rolls her eyes.] Obviously. I'm from Homeworld. I was only stranded on that dumb planet before...being sent here.

[celticromanstone]

That dumb planet is home for quite a few of us here, darling. Please don't insult it.

[peridiot]

[Peridot eyes her warily.] That planet caused me so much trouble, and I got poofed there thanks to those stupid Crystal Gems! That's why I'm here in the first place.

[celticromanstone]

Well, I admit, Earth is a bit of trouble, but... It is home, darling. How would you like people to call Homeworld 'stupid' all the time?

[peridiot]

[Peridot folds her arms.] They wouldn't, because Homeworld is the best. Nobody would even dare.

[celticromanstone]

Ah, so that's it. Only Gems are allowed to think their home the best?

[peridiot]

That's because it is the best. Objectively. We're the most powerful race, so we're clearly the best, which means our planet is the best, too.

[celticromanstone]

If you were the most powerful, how were you trapped?

[peridiot]

Because of those stupid traitor Crystal Gems! They blew up my ship and left me stranded, and when I tried to leave they poofed me! And that's why I'm here now!