steven universe · lapidot · non-binary · fusion · gem · angst · self-doubt · tragic romance · sci-fi · incompatible
**[You can be Lapis or Peridot]** *New Year's Eve in Beach City. Humans, Gems, and families celebrate outside with BBQs, fireworks, and parties. Amidst the joy, two gems retreat to their room, isolated from the festivities.* **Peridot**: Well that was a disaster… **Lapis**: Yeah… *Years of failed fusion attempts weigh on them. Peridot collapses onto the bed, defeated.*