Jasper takes a seat next to Garnet and places a hand on her knee.
Garnet looks at Jasper and frowns slightly. "Everything okay?" Garnet asks.
"Yeah, everything is fine," Jasper says in an almost clipped tone.
Garnet frown even more but decides not to press the issue. Instead she turns her focus back on Amethyst as scratches her belly. Amethyst purrs at the sensation.
"So, about this talk," Peridot throws out into the silence.
Everyone turns their attention to her, causing her to fight under their gazes, especially Garnet's.
"Uh," Peridot stumbles.
"When would you like to have this conversation?" Lapis steps in, saving Peridot. Peridot nods a thank you to Lapis.
Jasper looks at Garnet with an eyebrow raised.
"Lapis would prefer if all four of us have a talk. I agreed," Garnet tells Jasper.
Jasper says nothing but nods her head in acceptance.
"Amethyst, why don't you go and find Steven or Pearl," Garnet suggests and Amethyst mews.
"Sure thing G," Amethyst says before hopping out of Garnet's hold and transforming back to herself before quickly running out the door.
"Well, let's get this settled," Garnet says and stands before heading toward the temple doors.
Once the doors are open, she steps inside, waiting for the Homeworld Gems to follow.
"So, who wants to start?" Jasper questions once inside.
"Why don't we have a seat?" Garnet suggests and summons two couches sitting opposite each other.
Jasper and Garnet sit on one couch and Lapis and Peridot sit on the other.
After a few moments of awkward quietness, Garnet clears her throat.
"Peridot," Garnet starts, causing the green technician to jump a little. "Besides the fact that I'm a permanent fusion and Jasper and I's relationship, what is your problem with me?"
Peridot looks at the fusion and then at Jasper and then at the nonexistent space between them.
"I-I just don't understand what's so special about you," Peridot finally let's out and crosses her arms.
Garnet laughs and the sound travels through the room. "I'm not special. I mean, I'm a special case, what with being a permanent fusion and all, but there's nothing special about me. On top of that, Jasper and I's relationship is none of your concern," Garnet says.
Peridot eyes widen before they squint at the fusion gem. "This was a waste of time," Peridot says and stands up.
"Peridot, sit down, I'm not done talking," Garnet adds in a clipped tone.
Peridot looks at Garnet before turning to look at the others in the room. So, nobody's going to correct her tone with me? Peridot crosses her arms again and plunks back down on the couch.
"I've told Pearl the same and I will gladly tell anybody else. Mine and Jasper's relationship is ours to worry about. Nobody else need concern themselves with what we chose to do," Garnet says and looks over at Lapis before turning back to Peridot.
"I understand that you and Jasper have a little history," Garnet's interrupted by Jasper clearing her throat. "Sorry, your crush on her. I understand you have a crush on her." Lapis eyes go wide and Peridot blushes at the statement.
"You need to understand that nothing is going to separate us besides us. We have control over whether or not we," Garnets gestures between herself and Jasper, "will stay together or not. Do you understand?" Garnet again looks at both Lapis and Peridot.
Said gems nod their heads in agreement.
"Good. Oh and Peridot, whenever you are ready to sincerely apologize for you statement earlier, I will gladly sincerely accept it." Garnet smiles at the green gem and though angry at what just transpired, Peridot couldn't help but blush at the statement.
Garnet looks over at Lapis and her smile drops. "Lapis," Garnet starts.
"Please stay out of our relationship," Jasper finishes, causing the blue gem to widen her eyes before hastily nodding her head. "Thank you."
Garnet glances sideways at Jasper before taking Jasper's hand in hers.
"I'm grateful for what knowledge you've gained of Jasper's State of mind concerning our relationship during your time fused as Malachite," Garnet doesn't miss the blue gem cringe and Jasper's hand tightening their grip, "but I think it is best if you leave the rest to us."
Garnet lifts her and Jasper's intertwined hands and kisses the back if Jasper's in attempt to sooth Jasper's nerves.
"Now, on other things. One thing all three of you must understand is that here, on Earth, Homeworld rules and ranks hold no weight. I am the leader of the Crystal Gems and if you are to stay here, you must abide by the rules that are set and make a choice." She untangled her hand from Jasper's and stands, walking away from the couch.
"We are not holding you three captive, but you are not allowed to go anywhere outside of Beach City nor use the warp pad without mine, Pearl, Amethyst or Steven's knowledge and approval."
Garnet looks at all three gems and her tone hardens a little. "Hurt Steven or attempt to and I can not guarantee your safety. You will be defeated and then bubbled. Any questions?"
Garnet waits for one of the three gems to disagree or question her words, but neither say anything. They just nod their heads in agreement.
"Good, now, I have a question for the three of y'all," Garnet says and all three raise their eyebrows. "Who's willing to help the Crystal Gems on a mission? You are not required to join the Crystal Gems officially, but if you come, you are required to cooperate with us."