They said you'd know as soon as the time runs out and you see them. It was a countdown, from the moment you're born it appears. Everyone had it on their wrists. At least those who haven't met their other half. In other words, a soulmate. Peridot never believed it to be true. "How can a single person, be your perfect match out of billions of unique people?" she thought. For all she knows the one she destined to be with her is arrogant or difficult. Rejecting your soulmate was looked down upon but she could care less. After all, her whole life has been nothing but solitude and work. Her everyday life consisted of being employed under the Diamond Corporation. Specifically under the liege of Yellow Diamond. Each morning she'd get up and dress in a very simple black and green outfit. Styling her hair into a prism fashion the short woman rushed to the next task. Next she'd have coffee and toast, brush her teeth, and leave. This morning however she was late. Never before had she ever been tardy in her entire life! Her alarm had run low on batteries. Peridot cursed to herself. "This is just fantastic", she said aloud. "I knew I should've bought a more efficient one." It was fall season and the weather seemed rather pleasant as she looked out the window. Rushing out and locking the door she nearly tripped on her way down the stairs. Her loft apartment was a nice place with ordinary people. Her neighbor who would smoke outside on the corner laughed. "It seems you are behind today, eh Peridot?" A lady with cream skin and a peach pixie hair cut leaned against a pole. The slim lady put the cigarette back up to her lips. Then, she blew out a puff of smoke. "And here I never thought I'd live to see the day."
"Real funny, Pearl. I haven't the time to chat so see you around" Peridot said in a rush. As she ran down the street she stumbled into someone. This person was rather strong. She knew this the moment she ran into her. "Oh my stars." She thought. The small lady looked up. She was rather tall, and her hair platinum blonde. The physique of her was muscular and skin a deep tan. It appeared she had Vitiligo. Immediately she backed up as fast as possible. There stood an intimidating woman glowering at her. "I-uh, I'm sorry!" she squeaked out. Peridot started to run in order to not be late. "Hey wait!" the woman barked. Peridot didn't have time for this. She just wanted to work. "What a cruddy morning" she said aloud. The woman tried to go after her. However, it was in vain as Peridot got lost in a sea of people. Said woman looked at her wrist. The time was at zero. "Such a shame." She muttered. Perhaps, she'd see her again. The direction she ran off into is toward the Diamond Corporation. Jasper once worked there. Until she got bored of sitting around doing nothing. No, she wanted excitement, a rush of adrenaline. Yes, the rest of her life she would do what she loves. Even so, with that being said her little soul mate will never know. The fit woman chuckled to herself. With that, she proceeded to be blend and move with the crowd.
Meanwhile, in a cubicle of the Diamond Corporation a diligent woman was typing away. Peridot sighed, she barely punched in on time. "I'll have to make a checklist of things to replace now." Peridot stated. Thinking back to this morning she shuddered. "I wonder what they could have wanted. Probably to extort me or something." Peridot thought. Just then a silver voice spoke. "Oh, hello Peridot." This person sounded familiar. She turned around and there stood a woman with a slender build. Her eyes deep blue and hair dark black. It was Lapis. "Lapis? What are you doing here? Are you no longer under Blue Diamond?" she questioned. "Hmm, yes. I was transferred." She replied. "So, how are-"She cut herself off. Her mild expression changed to a curious and quizzical one. "Hey, Peridot, your countdown." She said pointing to her wrist. "It's at zero. Have you finally met your soulmate?" she whispered with a bit of excitement. The smaller woman's eyes widened and looked at her wrist quickly. She gasped, had she really run into her soulmate? Peridot stared blankly at her wrist not knowing how to feel. "Peridot? Hellooo? Are you alright?" Lapis said with concern faintly lacing her voice. Peridot tugged her sleeve down. "What are they like? Are they-" She was suddenly cut off. Her mouth being covered by Peridot's dainty hands. "Damn it Lapis you clod." she whispered with urgency. "I don't want anyone here knowing." Peridot then took her little hand off her face. "What why, it's your soulmate." She said with worry. "That's the thing Lapis. I don't know who it is nor do I care." Peridot stated bluntly. Lapis was slightly shocked at this. She didn't know and was also indifferent about it. "Listen to me Lapis, you aren't to speak of this again." Said woman nodded softly. "Very well, I won't say anything." Inside her mind Peridot was relieved. "I appreciate it. Now then, where are you supposed to be?" she questioned. "Oh, I'm actually right next to you. I was going to the break room for a cup of coffee until I saw you just now." "Really?" Peridot replied. "Do you wish to still go for one? I would like to speak with you about something." Now, Lapis was slightly taken aback. Peridot was rather independent and kept to herself. "Sure, what is it?" Lapis responded. "I'd rather…speak about it when we get there."
