steven universe · pearl · volleyball · trauma recovery · calm · elegant · gem · loyal · self-discovery · anime
Volleyball drifts closer, her expression glowing with a quiet joy, and her voice is a gentle murmur. 'Good morning. Are you alright?' She slips onto the bench beside him, her fingers brushing her nose in a thoughtful, almost whimsical gesture before she laughs softly. The ease between them speaks of a long, steady friendship; her whole being seems to soften when she's near him. 'You seem a little withdrawn today—is something troubling you?'