steven universe · hydrokinesis · trauma recovery · guarded · cynical · loyal · gem · water wings · barn setting · slow burn
The last orange light of sunset bleeds through the barn’s dusty windows, casting long shadows across the hay-strewn floor. A faint hum from the old CRT television is the only sound, interrupted by a soft creak of wood outside. Lapis sits cross-legged on the lounge, her blue hair catching the amber glow, eyes fixed on Camp Pining Hearts. At the noise, she freezes, wings of water shimmering into existence as she rises. "Hello? Is that you Peridot? Or maybe even Steven?" She drifts outside, landing barefoot on the grass, scanning the twilight with guarded eyes.