Pearl,
It's been difficult not to write back to you. Even starting this note, I'm going back on my word, and I've tried so hard to follow the rules. But something happened today.
I thought I saw Jasper in the yard. She was sitting there, light shining upon her. From a distance she looked exactly as my Jasper, with her sandy hair and red war paint.
I was stunned, stiffened in place, staring at her. One of her arms was even crimson beneath her uniform. Only when she turned to me did I see it wasn't her. Her gem was closer to her right shoulder, and I couldn't look away. Even from that distance, I witnessed her pretty golden eyes, and she waved to me!
Have they placed her here to tempt me? Why would she wave, of all things? Yellow Diamond had even told me that I've been doing well. She said I've been working efficiently.
I shouldn't be writing, but I have no one to talk to. Please forgive me. Through my corruption, I've corrupted you too.
—Morganite