Chapter 4: Echo

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Steven: That was fun. Huh?

  Steven sits inside by the window drying himself off from the time playing in the rain as PEriodt just stands by.

Peridot: It was. . . something. I think it's done something to Bort though.

  Steven looks out the window seeing you still standing still in your spot. Unmoving, just looking to the sky.

Steven: Hmm. Maybe he just really likes rain?

Peridot: Hmm. A likely conclusion. But. . .Hmmm. . . Ehhh. . . Hmmm. . . Steven...?

Steven: Hmm?

  Peridot takes a deep breath.

Peridot: I'm going to say something. . . Thank you.

Steven: Uhh, what for?

Peridot: For explaining this "Rain" thing to me. Hmm, Yes, you're a much more intelligent creature than I initially thought.

Steven: Umm. Thanks?

 Peridot: Yes, much more useful than those. . . clods. STEVEN! I've made up my mind!

Steven: About what?

Peridot: I've decided to share some... information with you!

Steven: Aww it's okay. I know you use my toothbrush.

Peridot: . . . What? No. Well, yes. But it's about the cluster!

Steven: *gasp* You cracked!

Peridot: I haven't cracked! 

Steven: Wait, you've gotta tell the gems! They need to know this!

Peridot: No! I don't want to talk to them! You're the only one I need! 

  Peridot walks to Steven placing her hands on his shoulders.

Peridot:  I can show you now, but I have nothing! My arm attachments, my fingers, my screen, my log, it's all gone! But all of my logs up to date 6-5-2 still exist, backed up in Facet Five of the Prime Kindergarten.

Steven: You want me to take you to the Kindergarten? Then, maybe we should tell Bort.

Peridot: Hmmm, yes. His strength would be very. . . comforting to have around.

  Steven rushes outside to see you still standing still, just looking at the rain. He rushes to you and tugs at your hand.

Steven: Hey Bort. Me and Peridot are going to the Prime Kindergarten.

Bort: . . . 

Steven: We could really use an escort.

Bort: . . .

Steven: . . . Hey, are you okay?

Bort: . . . No. I'm not okay.

  You clench your fist raising Steven in the air.

Bort: Pearl took MY sword!

Steven: Oh, you mean your Lightsa-

Bort: DON'T CALL IT THAT!!! It is so much more complicated. But yes, that blade is important to me.

Steven: Why not use the weapon in your gem. I've seen the others use weapons from their gems.

Bort: I don't want to. . . My gem is. . . harrowed with darkness even denser than the void of space. I've. .  NEVER reached in there for anything.

Steven: Well you seem strong without your sword. We can get it back once Pearl returns.

Bort: Don't play me for a fool! You may not be Rose but you still bear her gem! If I think that even for a second you're trying to pull a fast one on me I'll kill all of you without a second thought.

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