Glaze [Hilo 3]

>>8520
To clarify. They are red, but they don't have horns yet. You can interact with each other whenever you are together.

I'm getting used to writing less, just give me a couple of turns kek

The chapter is called Substitute, Iris, Vanadio, among other titles (Subject to change)

Chapter 8
I almost forgot

>Also
The date is 299,994, Spring 19.

>>8520
At night I answer GEOP

>>8519
>The day started with the same routine as so many others. First she applied the resin to her hair, because without it she wasn't her, then she waited a few minutes looking out the window to see if there were other gems or animals outside, only the first ones were important, because if there were, she would have to move away from the window, the second ones were just to distract herself for a few minutes watching them, anything would be more attractive than the inside of her room. Maybe he waited longer than he needed to, because of how easily the resin broke down when he used some water he was sometimes worried it would fall out of his hair if he was not careful.
>Of course, she would keep her door closed the entire time she did this, she wouldn't want anyone to see her before she finished that part of her routine, and she wouldn't respond to a knock on her door either. This habit of his was sometimes responsible for other gems waiting longer than necessary outside his door believing he was still sleeping. That was not the case this time.
Gave...
>He said in a low voice and in a hyperdramatic way, challenging with his gaze the gem that was outside his door as if he had a deep vendetta against him.
Good morning!
>He finished greeting, loudly and with a big smile, he would have managed to surprise the gem with his change of attitude, serious or not.
Um, let me think about it... I'm in Sapphire's room... wearing Sapphire's clothes... and responding when you call me Sapphire... Yes, there's no doubt that I'm Sapphire. What kind of question is that?
>Once again he pretended to take Dioptasa's question very seriously, looking at his room, clothes, and Dio one by one when he mentioned them, nodding and pointing out the strangeness of the question at the end before laughing.
>Dioptasa could sometimes have these attitudes that she found cute, and they made her look younger than herself. At times she could feel like the more mature of the two, as was the case when she went to her to ask for help with something.
Well, if it is a special request from God, I cannot refuse. Of course I'll help you search...! What was it that you missed? Did you recently take him out of the academy?
>He could allow himself a few minutes to help Dioptasa with what she needed before doing his homework for the day, it surely wouldn't take him too much time.

>>8508
>>8514
Polying your hair doesn't sound as good. I figured if Onix could dye her hair white she could do something similar.

I am excited to see Kunzita's new image. Taaffeíta is 25 years older than Kunzita and Kunzita is 25 years older than Anatasa, I think I pointed this out when the third one was born. The difference isn't much, so it wouldn't be strange for one to look older than the other.

>>8524
>She didn't exactly look back. It seems that Dioptasa is the listening type beyond perceiving emotions visually. That's why she waited patiently towards the end of your words to reciprocate again with a smile.
(Dioptase) You know. Those questions. You're right.
>It was a short excuse. Dioptasa pointed out his own confusion and could almost start laughing secretly. It is also a way to hide the small embarrassing situation. Dioptasa is here with you, and when she expresses herself sometimes she does not measure her gestures when approaching or speaking face to face. With a hardness of 5 points, it would be dangerous if it accidentally touched you, especially remembering that there are precedents in the past for the same thing. Fortunately, when explaining she describes with her hands in a much more closed way. You didn't have to take any steps back.
(Dioptase) They are... How to say it, they are an accessory. You saw them. I recently received those pair of crystals from Diopside.
>You remember, how Dioptase tends to have strange implements on his uniform, perhaps more than any other gem. But, not long ago this feature was reduced. Dioptase referred to a specific object that holds a pair of crystals and which is supposed to correspond to a position on his head. Due to its hardness, Dioptase cannot fight, which is also one of the conditions for its very clumsy behavior. And like her teacher Axinita, she is usually quite considerate of others. I couldn't exclaim like that if I didn't feel guilty for this loss.(Dioptase) She doesn't sleep too far from my room! How could I tell him that I lost this pair of glasses… Auc-
>While trying to walk, towards where she believed that pair was most likely to be, Dioptasa suffers a short accident. She falls forward, a matter of not fully measuring the distance between her feet and the ground. But Dioptase reacts quickly, as a battle gem accustomed to the volatile movements of pyroclasts would do, she places her arms in front and thus avoids damage to her face. Although the stretch is short from this area of ​​​​rooms to yours, this exercise of almost stumbling into nothingness is repeated a couple more times. Dioptasa always repeats the last words so that it doesn't become difficult for you not to assist her.
(Dioptase) I'm fine, don't worry. (...) Yesterday, before going to sleep, I left them on that table and they are no longer there...
>Even if it were with several layers of fabric on, with hardness 9 and she with hardness 5, it is impossible to think of you as a support, she has already internalized it. Arriving at the open door of his room, a door that may have also been open at night, Dioptasa pointed to the wall. Near where he pointed was an empty table and next to it only his bed, there is no trace of his glasses. Next to Dioptasa's room is Aragonito's room and on the other side is Anatasa's room. Neither of them seemed to be present, who was, Citrino two rooms away, is leaving.

>>8523
Ok
>>8524
>I figured if Onix could dye his hair white he could do something similar.
Onix is ​​white and black, what she does is replace the black parts of her body with white parts in the areas where her mineral is visible. There are also black parts, but those can only be seen inside her clothes and removing resin Since Sapphire is only white or transparent, she cannot do that.

>Kunzite
I'm still studying how to approach it. It will take a while to come out, but it will be within this chapter.

>>8520
I don't mind long shifts kek
Dozing, her deepest memory is anchored to sheets and pillows, during the winter period her life was summed up in sleeping and sleeping, always snuggling with her twin, guarding her in her arms as if she were taking care of her other half.

The preamble to spring put an end to the hibernation, he took a long yawn and rubbed his eyes with a glassy whistle in between, the mornings were anything but pleasant when his roommate was a macaronic gem with a terrible memory. For a diamond they didn't share anything in common.

"Yellow! Removing parts of your body is not healthy from any medical point of view." He qualified, judging with a lukewarm look, he didn't want his little sister to be influenced by a weirdo with eccentric tastes, who knows what she would recommend later, putting minerals in strange places? He doesn't even want to think about it. "Oh, oh, repeat what you said before, are there more diamonds? A blue one?"

Curiosity is not something that hides very well.

"Does it mean we can make a secret diamond club?"

One in which fluoritta doesn't stick her nose in, she wants to say and do without someone scolding her behind her back.

After his brief anecdote, Amarillo keeps an eye on them, with subtle and stylish gestures he flatters them from head to toe. In response, Roja's face softens, displaying a tiny blush among the indistinguishable carmine of her skin.

"I, y-you, n.. no"

He hesitates for a millisecond before regaining his composure.

"Don't t-think you're going to buy me with cheap flattery, b-baka yellow" He reproaches her, pointing his finger at her "If we are going to play that little game then you are a jewel that exemplifies the noon, worthy daughter of the sun, radiant in the shadow or in the light, a piece of gold in life and, and, and, I don't know, I ran out of fuel for poems"

He stands idly, hoping that his compliment far surpasses that of yellow, even though it is a collection of words rather than a poem.

A momentary silence then emerges one of the most important conversations in the life of every gem. Nothing more and nothing less than the profession that I would practice today and for all eternity.

"I don't even need to think about it" She assured with a confident little smile "I will be a doctor, the best of all" She closed her eyes, as if destiny had unanimously whispered that route to follow in her ear "In a thousand years I will be known for being the first to cure gems like you, the defects will be things of the past, the only ones that will remain will be one hundred percent pure gems, by hook or by crook" I shake my fist with my palm, supporting the aggressive message.

He opened his eyes again, hoping that Yellow wouldn't take his frankness to heart; sooner or later someone had to tell him that that color is not healthy for a diamond.

"And your yellow? What profession did you want to take when you were young?" Implying that the forgetful diamond will remember him.

As soon as the talk leading up to the pre-pre-job evaluation ends, it is a perfect day to show Fluorita her potential and that of her sister.

Now that I think about it, gems live in a communist utopia, without hierarchies or social scales, like ants but squared kek

>>8527>Yellow Diamond is an ancient gem, very old, several thousand years old. Due to her enormous age, she knows that she is quite out of date with what other gems consider fashionable. This is where their caution arises when addressing the issue of its color and lack of resin. She tried to correlate this way of looking to a way she used to have as a girl. Removing your eyes and playing with them as objects does not look healthy at all. Thinking that what she said is outside of what is modern and new, Yellow Diamond turned her head a little confused at the judgment. She remained lost in thought for a few seconds until you woke her up again with new questions. She perked up and asked back with the same enthusiasm.
(Yellow Diamond) A blue one? Is there really such a diamond? I would love to see it. Oh-... (...) Club...? That was… This… Um… There are other diamonds, but my room is too small for them all to sleep here.
>Cutting the emotion of her question, Yellow Diamond understood her short mistake. From his reaction, it is evident that the pause is due to Azul. Maybe they can't see her now or maybe it's too early to meet her. Yellow Diamond did not delve further into the disappearance of her partner, she kept listening until you mentioned a strange word in the middle of another question. She didn't instantly recognize the words club and secret. But he soon related them to a desire to join a group with other gems. Unfortunately, she had to answer truthfully. (...)
(Yellow Diamond) Thank you. It was a brilliant greeting, just like you. (...) Even if it was inadvertent, if you repeat such charming expressions, all the gems who listen to you will know that you can radiate a smile and be authentic in your presence.
>Amarillo thanked them and looked at them briefly. She then left the position she was in, got up to give her clothes a little twist and sat down again, this time resting her hand on the bed, in a position that indicated her return to rest. Since they woke up and were taught about the gems, those they have met always greet that way. With compliments, referring to the mineral shine and the particularities of color and hardness for each one. It is a custom among gems to denote the beauty of another to create a much friendlier environment. Yellow Diamond seems to be a specialist in sweetening his words, perhaps achieving something beyond the desired effect.
(Yellow Diamond) Oh, my (...) Red Diamond 50, you... you'll get it. Because, we can't give up. No gem has done it before. However, I wish you the best of luck anyway. Overcome your own toughness.
>She was already relaxing, but when your moment of decision came, when creating the fist, Yellow Diamond was slightly surprised. It didn't take him long to leave that expression, understand and at the same time prepare to lie on his side on the bed. When she directly said your name she looked somewhat serious, but from her next words that seriousness was more of a form she adopted to encourage you.
(Yellow Diamond) Me? Unlike you, the choice was denied to me-
>Yellow Diamond was about to answer the last question sincerely, but after saying that important thing, the bell outside the Academy rang, limiting time and cutting off his words.

>>8527
>I don't mind long shifts kek
They take up my time and I was beginning to feel mechanized. Besides, there are several things that I must raise in this chapter and it is necessary to be more dynamic

>communist utopia
I thought about it and I don't know if it applies. There are only 30 gems and there is a clear leader. I would say they are more like an isolated kek community or tribe I think I read that groups like that work differently or something

>>8528
Transition turn, the next one is double. Since the next turn involves both diamonds I will wait for Kumiko. If it takes several days, I will directly send the turn with the character involved, because of what I said about dynamism. the rest respond normally kek

>>8525
Oh, those things. I remember them.
>The difficulty that Dio had in identifying her was not due to her hair color but to something inherent to Dioptase, so it was easier to stop thinking about it and help the gem with her thing. It was understandable that she would have trouble finding something missing if he had trouble recognizing her.
You do it like this. First, you look into her eyes. Second, you tell him that you lost es- Good reflexes. Let's try not to go down the stairs.
>I was going to answer Dio's question literally and nonchalantly so that he would not worry too. If it was just a pair of lost glasses they would find them quickly, he didn't have to worry so much. He could not give his complete answer due to Dio's stumbles, who wanted to take himself more seriously. Although the mental image of a gem falling down the stairs, breaking little by little with each step it hit and reaching the floor below turned into a pile of crystals of its mineral seemed strangely funny to him, he didn't think it would be so funny if he saw it outside of his mind.
What if Dio took them to do something to them and forgot to tell you? Only Dio and Dio have anything to do with those crystals, I don't know why anyone else would take them. I can go see her if you can't.
>You guessed the most obvious solution or the one that made the most sense to save time. It seemed better to assume that someone already involved with the crystals had taken them than to ask all the gems in the academy one by one if they had entered Dio's room and taken something of his without asking.
Cyno! Good morning! Have you seen-?!
>He ran straight to Citrino when he saw her leaving as if he were going to run her over, shouting her name quickly so that it wouldn't be noticed that he was skipping the Tri in the middle and surprising her. He stopped just short of touching her and causing an accident.
Did you just wake up? Good morning.
>He smiled at her and continued talking, his face very close to hers.
Have you seen someone enter Dio's room? Apart from Dio. And you haven't seen Dio? The other Dio.
>If he couldn't get clues from Cino he would first look for Dio in his room and then in his stationery. If Dio didn't want to see Dio then he wouldn't have to make her come down the stairs.

>>8516

Andalucita and Imperial Topaz are busy, I'll go later

>He placed the tips of his fingers on the resin of his face and kept them there for a second
>Taaffeita would also have preferred to be treated as soon as possible to avoid setbacks like those mentioned by Anastasa
>However, the leader's status is much more important than yours and I would not hesitate for a second to give priority to these issues again.
>After clarifying the situation to Anastasa, he withdrew his hand and began to check the plants that are under his care.
>Paying special attention to the lavenders which have been his number 1 priority since he began this work
>The reason for this was as simple as it reminded him of Mystic Topaz, although he has never openly shared that with anyone.

Thanks for stopping by too, I'll take care of the rest.

>Once he finished checking that there was nothing wrong with the lavenders, he continued with the rest of his obligations.
>Doing all this by herself would be better but the amount of time and things she can accomplish on her own leads her to require help
>It didn't matter if Anastasa was only here for 2 minutes or hours, any effort she made is something that Taaffeita always appreciates
>After that short exchange he watered, pruned and replanted several varieties of plants as well as fed and checked the condition of the animals he could see.

>>8518

Is this necessary?

>She agreed to come to this meeting because it was a request from a gem older than her.
>But after starting the game he couldn't help but feel that this was a waste of time, yet he listened to Almandino and threw the ball
>This was too light to assist in any kind of training, which only further highlighted the fact that this was a useless activity.
>The time I was spending here could be spent training or gardening
>As he thought about that, he looked at his hands and stared at them until he had an idea.

A stick, it would be better to throw it with a stick. What do you think Moissanita?>If they hit the ball with an object similar to their sword then this activity would find a real purpose
>He made a gesture of holding an imaginary stick in his hands and hit the air with it to make his point even clearer.
>After which he turned his gaze to the gems that accompanied him, more specifically to Moissanita who has been quite silent until now

>>8531
>Dioptasa seemed a little skeptical of the theory you proposed. But, there was something within her that would incline her to partially accept it. Diopside is a quite enigmatic gem, sometimes he speaks slowly and at other times he has clear ideas. If she took the glasses in a memory loss of hers, then all Dioptase has to do is meet the inventor. And, it doesn't have to be her. You applied for that role after the possibility of her falling down the stairs became present. Dioptase denied only a moment later, seeing that you were trying hard enough.
(Dioptase) No, it's okay. I wasn't very clear when I looked for you. After all, you are a combat gem, you have to train, patrol and so on.
>Your basic training ended long ago, it was completed by Rubí. And although it is necessary to train now, Rubí herself is already quite busy with weapons and supporting Fluorita in textiles. She had been dedicating herself to learning the latest for a while, starting after noticing the complications of Fluorite. Dioptasa on the other hand, she does not have a combat job, what she does is be an assistant to the gem librarian as well as many others whose work lies in the Academy. After the failed search attempt in his room, Dioptasa solved it.
(Dioptase) I'll be in the library, and then I'll go to Diopside. Maybe I've even forgotten that he made me a pair of glasses in the first place hehe
>It was just a joke. Since it's Dioptase, she would take responsibility for the loss. That would be fine for her, but on your side, perhaps it was a view much more inclined towards defeat. They didn't say goodbye yet, before that moment arose, the door to Citrino's room opened and she came out. Citrino was dazed by sleep, it was visible, which is why she took a second to react to your approach. After cutting off her greeting, she just warned you.
(Citrine) Good- Ah! Sapphire, be careful. And hello, Dioptase. (...) Wait, wait. Whose?
>Dioptasa greeted her back. You went ahead and asked the questions, but because of the names used, Citrino couldn't guide himself at all and got confused. Citrine is a 7 century old gem, although she does not have the best mood among all the gems, when you are kind to her or a topic of soils and geological formations comes up, she seems more cheerful. For now, she was uncomplicated and sincere.
(Citrine) It doesn't matter. Anyway, I haven't seen anyone. Sorry, I'm a heavy sleeper lately. It is Anatasa who makes noise and does not sleep until it is late. (...) See you later.
(Dioptase) It's time Sapphire. You can't miss the morning meeting. Come on, I'll handle it myself.
>Both Dioptasa and yours, her older sister Anatasa is an energetic and somewhat strange gem. After Citrino mentioned her, the bell outside the Academy began to ring. Noticing the same thing, Citrino said goodbye and prepared to go down the stairs. Dioptasa encouraged you to drop the subject and go there. On the way here, Diopside's room was closed, you don't know the state of the stationery.

>>8532
>Almandino encourages you to throw it and she did so for several seconds until the ball finally launched. The hardness of the ball, the material and its density only made it a weak projectile, but capable of cutting part of the wind if thrown with force. It's not the first time you've thrown things at a distance, so the trajectory was pretty clean. It is only Moissanite who was absorbed in another place that the ball fell to the ground one meter diagonally from her. He had a certain reflex with his hands, but his movement is also used to swords and would fail anyway. After Moissanita had picked up the ball, she started walking towards here. Almandino took the opportunity to say and go there.
(Almandino) Change. Now it's my turn to base it. (...)
(Moissanite) I guess so... But even if it's that way, the ball will still slip out of my hands.
>Now at your side, Moissanita gave you a vague affirmation. Then, she indicated with some pessimism. The diamond gloves she always has on her hands make it difficult to catch the ball. It's different when it's something you hold like a sword. Moss is standing slightly further away than Almandino. The last one is far away and raising his arms repeatedly so that you can throw there. She could be kind of funny from a distance. Before launching, Moissanita called you.
(Moissanite) Taaffeite. (...) We have... We have been worried about you. Almandino, she said she hasn't seen you have any fun in a long time...
>Almandino caught perfectly. Then Moissanite expressed. This pair of ancient gems' view of you has changed a little, and that's essentially because part of you has changed too. You can understand, in one way or another, what Almandino expects by bringing you to play with them. It's Alma's way of seeing things, about Moissanita, she said her thing a few moments later.
(Moissanite) I wouldn't want you to change the way you do things, especially when you're only a few hundred grams away. But, maybe if you take it into account... or not... (...) Oh.
(Almandino) I'm sorry, I'm sorry! Are you okay, Taaffeita?
>His patient and slow way of saying things could be something you end up being grateful for. Moissanita expressed after making you remember that detail. The enormous missing kilogram of Mystic Topaz was reduced to just a few grams over the course of a couple of centuries. Both gems were attentive to your actions towards the end of the stretch. After her moment of hesitation, Moissanita was slightly surprised when the ball landed on your head. Almandine from a distance began to apologize when he saw that your head turned a little upon receiving. And as she returned to the two of you, the Academy bell rang on the other side.
(Almandino) Hey, it's time for combat planning! How quickly time passes. Taaffeita, will you come with us?
>Moissanita took a few steps joining Almandino to attend as a pair of companions. His vision would not seem to clear up soon, even after expressing. A small crab is bothering your feet.

>>8520
>why would someone remove their eyes?
>isn't that reckless?
>and if a diamond can remove its eyes, can they tear them out?
>could they rip hers off?
>could she gouge out another's eyes?
>and what did yellow forget?
>can they forget too?
>will they forget what's happening now?
>is every second that passes a memory that they will lose one day?
>the yellow one says something about a job
>but she doesn't even know what I can work on

What am I good for? Why do I exist? How am I going to do something without breaking others?

>the questions invade her one after another without stopping
>has been like this since he came to life
>his existence has been nothing more than a parade of existential doubts

>>8535
>Yellow Diamond leaned sideways on the bed. Until now she was answering 50's various questions, who asked so many and so quickly that they visibly consumed the energy of the older gem. But, Yellow Diamond's eyes never stopped sliding towards you, avoiding your presence, instead, she seemed expectant of any word from you, now that she is on her side. Those eyes, which she admitted could remove them at will, could subtract certain points of authenticity from her beauty, but she was so high that thinking about it was unconsciously denied. After thinking about that conversation after a while, you asked your questions. Yellow Diamond didn't look surprised. Strangely, she even looked happier and more awake, as if pleased. She came back with a no answer question.
(Yellow Diamond) Isn't it obvious? At least for me, your presence here, the possibility of sharing the dream with you, Red Diamond 92, fills me with joy! Maybe your purpose is to bring that same happiness to others, finding your own in the process. Or it could be any other purpose, I can't know.
>Her arm is extended over her head on the bed, she could not express it with gestures beyond a genuine smile. Yellow Diamond sleeps a lot, she usually does so when they leave the room and when they enter. But, although her absence is noticeable, in the moments when she is conscious, she seems happy to share space with you. Yellow Diamond did not define that as your purpose despite the happiness she showed, she left it to uncertainty.
(Yellow Diamond) Other gems may influence or challenge the basis of your responses, but it is you who ultimately gives meaning to your existence.
>The faces of some gems are very severe, but there are those who are as friendly as Yellow Diamond. The only problem is that they don't have Yellow's toughness. Anyway, she says that the others are an important part of the quest she is inviting you to. Yellow Diamond anticipated the bad thoughts you might have, that's how he defined them.
(Yellow Diamond) An eternal life involves moments of happiness, suffering and perpetual resentment. However, each of those moments are nothing more than experiences that form a gem to become more and more complete each time.
>The way she looks is still elegant, even though she is practically resting. Yellow Diamond solved for you in a new opinion. It differs in part from what Fluorite said when they were born Introduction of the 2nd thread, about how their essence is the same and is recorded in their composition. It seems that ancient gems cannot agree and that same detail gives a certain veracity to Amarillo's various questions. She continued.
(Yellow Diamond) And no one is sure, I myself am not sure if my existence has been good or not. But that doesn't mean you should fear. Get closer to others, exchange ideas, create bonds and face your toughness to achieve everything. I know you can do it, 92! Live for thousands of years, like me or even longer.

>>8536
Another turn of transition.
Now yes, each one responds in turn, respond to each other and we continue.

>>8533
Eeh? Are you going to leave it like this? Aren't those crystals important?
>I was dissatisfied with this decision. It wouldn't be right for her to leave Dio's problem unsolved after she specifically asked her for help. If Dio appreciated how hard he was trying to solve the problem, he had to also appreciate how little he would like to leave things half done after having put in the effort. In fact, her telling him that she wasn't clear when she asked for his help made him seem like he was admitting that he was wrong to ask her for help in the first place and regretted it. He got rid of his growing frustration by surprising Citrino.
Isn't it obvious?
>He had no intention of explaining himself better, he liked Cino's reaction, he enjoyed seeing her confused.
See you. (...) I won't forget this...
>He said goodbye to Cino casually and to Dio with an ominous message loaded with deep resentment that he planned to act on in the near future, if he found Anatasa or Dio before Dio to question them about the mysterious disappearance of those glasses.
>She thought about jumping down the stairs to surprise everyone with the noise and cheer up a little, but she decided to save that for another day and went to the meeting normally.

>>8536
>happiness?
>what does that have to do with what 92 said?

Wouldn't I be taking away the happiness of others if I accidentally break them? Your happy memories? What did you want most?

>the more you think about it, the worse you feel
>no one can answer your questions satisfactorily
>no one knows the answers you are looking for
>the uncertainty overwhelms her and only generates more questions
>neither now nor in a thousand years will he know if he will find the answer he seeks

>>8527
What do you think, sister? Are you afraid of breaking someone? Are you afraid of taking away someone else's memories? To what extent are we who we are?

>>8538
>Although they did not present details, Citrino evaluated part of what they said and before leaving he returned to his room. After making sure the door is closed, she left for real. Both by her actions and her age she appears to be a sensible gem. It is different when it comes to Dioptasa, her toughness and her work made her someone much more indecisive. She was planning to go to the library, even without those crystals she seems to be able to reach certain areas. And it's a big plus that your destination is also on the second floor. Resuming her friendly manner she attempted to say goodbye.
(Dioptasa) See you too- Hey, what was that. Oh wait.
>She noted the implications of your words. As if he had previously sensed a fraction of the ordeal to come, Dioptasa was surprised by the severity. Then, with suppressed questions, she tried to call you, but you were already going down the stairs. The ground is a different white, the shadow of things is very slanted during the morning. You can see a few gems at the meeting place for early instructions. Unfortunately neither Diopside nor Anatasa have arrived yet. The pair of Heliodores is one on each side of the stairs waiting for each one to meet. When you get off, one of them greets you, you just can't tell which ending it is specifically. Both Turmalina Sandia, Topacio and Andalucita were standing waiting. Topaz is the first to notice you after the heliodoros and the first of this second group who came up to say hello.
(Topaz) Sapphire, good morning. It's a nice color, and shine. Did you achieve it? You already have a lot of practice, I'm glad.
>As usual he compliments your brilliance, but Topaz referred to your artificial color as well. After all, it is Topaz who provided you with the topic of the new resin with tonality. Although the proposal was clear for Andalusite, the oldest medical gem denied real utility, seeing solubility disadvantages. As the gem closest in age to you, at 3 centuries, Topaz helped you with your luster. She did it alone and that is why she is also aware of the weaknesses of the dye. She commented on it.
(Topaz) I'm sorry it's so weak against humidity. For several years we have been short of organic elements.>It is not new, sometimes Rubí usually comments on it, how two or three gems cannot equal the work of one that has dedicated thousands of years. Before delving into the loss of the other Topaz, Imperial Topaz noticed Axinite approaching from one of the hallways here on the second floor. Almost on the stairs and with several papers in her hands, Axinita went up to the rooms. Topaz noticed something and called her.
(Topaz) Oh? Axinite!
(Axinita) Hello, hello, good morning, girls! I'll be back, it won't be long.
(Topaz) It's not that-
>Axinita responded with a quick greeting, she would have imagined that they were asking her for a chat and she would not be displeased. Axinita hurried and looked back at the stairs. Imperial Topaz then denied and thanks to his focus you were able to see him as well. A couple of sheets of paper had slipped from her and fallen at the foot of the stairs, combat documents or perhaps reports, Axinita did not seem to have noticed the loss.

>>8540
>He greeted Heliodor and regretted not having jumped down the stairs, with the amount of gems that had already been gathered downstairs he would surely have gotten very varied responses.
Good morning. Your hair is nice too, did you grow it yourself?
>She was somewhat sarcastic when reciprocating Topacio's compliments to divert attention from her hair. Although all the gems there were older than her and would undoubtedly know it, she didn't like to bring up the subject of her original color out loud.
I'll try not to walk underwater so it doesn't go to waste. Isn't your room next to Dio's? Did you see anyone other than her come in when she was asleep or outside?
>He moved from one topic to another without connecting them or giving the other gem time to acclimatize. Since she was the only one of three gems possibly involved in the glasses' disappearance who was present, she was the only one he could question at that time.
I have them! (...) Let's see, let's see. What does it say here?
>Understanding what Topacio was going to point out, he gave a warning and went to pick up the papers that Axinita dropped. When she had the papers, she would look at them one by one to read what they said, and if she found something interesting or relevant to her she would make a coughing noise with her mouth as if clearing her throat to tune vocal cords she didn't have and she would read some part aloud imitating Axinite's tone.

>>8534

We could try to do something where we don't need to touch it with our hands and instead just throw it until it falls.

>Hitting it again and again with more and more force could be a good exercise to learn how to hit fast targets
>Such activity could also present benefits if done at a slower pace as it could allow for better control of your swords
>For gems that have been fighting as long as they have, the improvements they would get by doing something like this would be minimal
>Still, perhaps it could be useful as a kind of review, with whom it could be useful would be with the gems who are not used to fighting
>It doesn't seem useful enough to suggest changing everyone's training plan but for moments of rest like this it could show benefits

I... have fun with other things, that's all

>She stared at the ground for a second as soon as the others started talking about her
>Taaffeita herself is aware that her personality has undergone a change since then, she was too carefree back then.
>He doesn't think about having fun as much as he used to, but that doesn't mean he doesn't find enjoyment in the activities he does now.
>His reasons for training and visiting the Mystic Topaz Garden may be more serious at the moment but it is not something he dislikes.
>If that were the case then I would try to find a new approach to those issues just as you are doing right now regarding this game
>Doing leisure activities with others is not annoying at all, you just want to make sure those activities serve a purpose

I'm fine, be careful with that crab. He looks tough but he's still fragile compared to us.

>He nodded almost automatically to Almandino's question.
>No matter how little Taaffeita is missing, he does not want to claim victory prematurely, nor does he want to worry all the time about how long it takes
>Thinking about those things will not help anyone wake up faster, the only thing capable of doing that is defeating pyroclasts
>Unfortunately that is something that takes time so you have no choice but to be patient
>Her desire to talk to others about these things was practically zero, so she diverted the others' attention to the crab to avoid doing so.

It's a little far from the water, I should help you with that, I'll catch up with you as soon as I'm done (...) ...you can come with me if you want

>He squatted on the ground and placed his hand on it so that the crab could climb on
>Once he put both hands together carefully to prevent him from falling and stood up
>After which he would turn around and begin walking towards the nearest body of water while announcing his retreat>Just after taking a few steps, she stopped and turned back to indicate to the others to follow her if they wanted to, and this should not take more than a few minutes.

>>8541
>Topacio unconsciously brought his hand to one of his locks. She responded, her mineral was in compact form for a certain time, as she began to train her body adapted. He said that he could not keep it like this, because with the fighting a part must be dedicated to replacing itself. His attention had easily been diverted, to the point where he ignored your comment and went on to respond. She explained to you how her room was arranged between the second floor.
(Topaz) Not exactly. For me, before the Dioptase room there are Axinite, Kunzite, Tanzanite, Ame- I mean, Citrine, and Anatasa.
>He had a certain lapse when calling Citrino, but it didn't go any further. Even though she usually sleeps late, Topacio didn't see anyone. Gem medicine and combat jobs drain a huge portion of her time and energy, several times you've seen her act tired when it's night. Axinita was in a hurry, she did not hear Topaz's brief correction at a normal voice volume. He went to the rooms, especially where those with greater hardness were separated. Taking the papers and returning to Topaz near the table, you read.
[Axinite] Final details for the completion of the observatory building. Furniture specifications (Aragonite) and corrections are added to the metered area of ​​the project (...) Identification of marine species, by Crisocola. Shark with chameleon-like characteristics (To be defined chameleon-like) found five kilometers southwest from the Green Atolls south of the Crystalline Earth. The population is detailed…
(Topaz) It was funny, but I have to go. Let's talk later, Sapphire.
>Topacio remained neutral when you took the fallen object, but the worry completely disappeared when he imitated Axinite's tone of voice. She could laugh at specific moments during the reading. The documents were a report on the progress of the new structure and another on sea discoveries. After the general lines, the words became very complicated. There were still a couple of sheets you hadn't taken a look at, but first Andalucita, the other medical gem, called Topacio back to her. Naturally, Topacio prepared to go there to continue his work and attend the meeting soon. The last pages said.
[Axinite] Considerations for Patrol and Combat groups, second resolution, Spring 299,994. For Fluorite, adjustments and new pairings must be made. Hardness 10, Yellow Diamond, Red Diamond 50 and Red Diamond 92, not graded. Hardness 10, Bort and Green Diamond, unchanged. Hardness 9, Ruby, late schedule only. Hardness 9, Leucosapphire, rated for-
(Fluorite) I didn't expect this preview. Good morning, Sapphire.
>His right hand gently rested on the table. Fluorita had walked next to you and she saw how you were reading. Part of Axinite's papers talked about you, but Fluorite just arrived. She greeted you.

>>8542
>It's just Moissanita, she is the only one who heard your words offered while you looked at the ground. Almandine was far away, on a white base that she outlined. Moss wouldn't have said what she wanted to tell you if Almandino was around, the second would simply have stopped her from saying something so directly. After hitting yourself with the ball you didn't have to lower your head again to pick it up, Moissanita did it for you. She also started looking at the ground after your response. But his silence no longer saved any more words for you, only Almandino makes the usual various comments. She leaned in to get a better look at the animal that you delicately took in your hands. After demonstrating a very slight sense of habitat identification, Alma confirmed with Moissanita.
(Almandino) It is a curious animal. But even I know I shouldn't be around here. Isn't that right, Moss?
(Moissanite) It took away my concentration…>Both a moment ago looking at him there at your feet, and a while ago when you threw the ball to him for the first time, Moissanita had seen this individual moving around here. She advanced to Almandino's side while you took care of keeping the animal in your hands. Its carbonate shell has some hardness, but nothing that can scratch you or do anything. The crab tried to feel with its pincers between your fingers as if looking for a way out of the small rock prison in which it found itself. When proposing for both, Almandino quickly considered and would take the opportunity. Interrupting her companion, Moissanita called her silently.
(Almandino) Well, then let's go with you- Eh, what's up?
(Moissanite) …
>After pulling his clothes several times and sealing exits, Moissanita ended up taking Almandino towards the Academy. It was strange behavior but typical of a gem as sensitive as Moss. After a while, Almandin would accept and say goodbye to you only momentarily because they would see each other back at the Academy. They went ahead and you too, in the opposite direction, found the lake and the sand there. The moment you arrived, without warning the crab slipped from your hands and fell into the sand. The whole journey was just to quickly form a hole and hide inside. He didn't give you a chance to say goodbye, he had simply sunk into the ground. Upon returning to the Academy you found a gem on the main exterior stairs. She is red and wears long clothes, Rubí greeted you.
(Rubí) Good morning, Taaffeíta. The morning glow is nice, isn't it? Many have gathered, it seems that Fluorite is already going to start. Shall we go together?
>She referred to the rays of light incident from the east. The early hours give a certain property to the sun's illumination that becomes much easier to absorb. Then Rubí turned her gaze towards the center of the Academy, where all the gems gather one by one or in pairs, the main hall. She looks a bit alike.

The next turn may or may not be double, it depends on what they do.

I'll be a little busy, we continue on Friday.

>>8543
How can you remember all that? Your memory is scary.
>He put his hands deeper into the sleeves of his clothes so that they hung and he could shake them like pendulums, it was his way of representing fear, and of saying that it was normal not to remember the location of everyone's rooms and rare to remember them all exactly.
>She needed Topacio's support to not feel so bad reading the papers, which became more complicated the more she read them and became too much for her. She believed that since she finished the combat volumes she would never have to read again in her life if she didn't want to, she didn't count on her own impulsiveness to betray her like that.
Talk later.
>Curiosity prevailed over good sense and instead of learning from his mistake he continued reading after Topacio left. The first pages were not relevant to his interests so he moved on to the one left, the one he was looking for. His stubbornness was rewarded, but the prize was snatched from his hands as soon as he touched it with his fingers since he had not even read her full name - which he would not pronounce out loud - the older gem arrived and he had to leave the papers on the table.
Good morning, Fluorite leader. Comrade Axinita dropped these papers and I am looking at them to remind her what they are and not to confuse them.
>She greeted as seriously and solemnly as she could, exaggeratedly serious, like other times, so that her behavior would turn completely around and seem nothing serious again.
This is from an observatory. (...) This one is from a cha-cama-cama-cama-chameleonic shark... (...) And this one from patrol groups. This is my favorite.
>He pointed to them one by one on the table, trying to ignore his difficulty in pronouncing a certain word by looking away and pointing more vigorously at the last paper he pointed to.
That's all. I'm ready to start whenever.
>He left the papers there and promised to remain silent so that the meeting could begin. Since Fluorite had arrived, it shouldn't be long before that and he had no intention of delaying.

>>8544

It must have run away from a predator, maybe...

>At first she seemed sure of what she was saying but the next second she ended up doubting
>Hide in the sand, water or somewhere else are much more suitable tactics for a species like this
>However, this area of the island did not have many places that could be useful.
>The only possibility that occurred to him is that some bird or other type of animal caught him and brought him here where he then escaped
>Or maybe it was simply lost, in any case that did not take away from the fact that I had to return it to where it belonged

I'll see you later then

>After saying goodbye to the others, he walked towards the lake where he saw how the small crustacean disappeared into the sand.
>Once he had just buried himself, Taaffeita looked in the direction of the lake for a few short seconds.
>Despite having greater knowledge about organic beings, there are still many things about them that we still do not know.
>As she thinks about that, she can't help but wonder if Mystic Topaz would have been able to give a better answer than her.
>That's something he won't be able to know until he wakes up and so it's probably something it's best to think about later.

Yes, it suits you well, let's go

>>8546
>Topacio has a somewhat rough fighting sense and she is also generally clumsy when it comes to patrolling. But when it comes to details, it seems that your mineral is conditioned to store information. Because of her work as a doctor, Andalucita's apprentice, her behavior is a surprise from time to time. While you were reading, several gems entered the main hall and stood around and formed small columns to listen to the instructions. In pairs like Almandine and Moissanite, Diopside and Tanzanite, or alone like Kunzite or Fluorite who is now at your side, many arrived here. Patiently waiting for your arrangement of the papers, after listening to you, Fluorita showed an understanding and sincere smile.
(Fluorite) Thanks, I needed them all. (...) Be brilliant as always. Sometimes strict behaviors help us improve efficiently in patrol work, but many of us, including myself, prefer to interact with smiling and friendly gems.>She referred to your serious act. Although Fluorite is a gem as old as any thousand years old, it can also have particular behaviors. What it shows now is a slight complication to identify your very measured actions. She believed that you were really responding with a severity similar to that of Padparadscha, so she recommended. Then, approaching the table and after seeing how several other gems gathered, she took the papers, arranged them and read over them. Meeting the last one you read first, Fluorite confirmed and then indicated to you.
(Fluorite) If you already know, then you just need to tell Taaffeíta. Come back here with me after the meeting.

>>8546
>>8547
>The vast majority gathered here. Different colors and gem shines that create a diverse atmosphere. Before the meeting, Axinite and a pair of resin-free red diamonds were placed to the side, away from the mass of curious gems. It only took a few tens of seconds for Axinite to leave the important documents with Fluorite and return to guide the two new additions. After observing one by one, Fluorite found that gems such as Anatasa, Onyx, Padparadscha and Chrysocolla were missing. But the time was hard and she had to continue anyway. First, he caught her attention by thanking her for her presence and praising her brilliance as in any greeting. Without taking too long, the instructions for the patrol groups began.
(Fluorite) The Taaffeite group will patrol the West, the Tourmaline group the north and finally the Moissanite group the east.
>In the three groups mentioned, there were two absent gems, Padparadscha and Anatasa, both with indecipherable lines of actions and different but equally contrasting personalities from the rest. The gems that were close to Tourmaline, such as Taaffeíta, could see how she was looking with her eyes from time to time for the possible appearance of her companion. Without elaborating too much, Fluorite continued.
(Fluorite) Then, for the patrol shift after noon we have the Rubí and Bort groups.
>Both Rubi, Sapphire, Bort and Green Diamond are present, your task is to patrol in a much more dangerous second turn or a third with an abysmal difference in tranquility. Both diamonds, Bort and Green Diamond arrived at the meeting while Axinite and Fluorite were still preparing things. Almost late, Bort especially is the one who looked tired, perhaps even more tired than Citrino. Continuing with the recommendations, Fluorita had some trouble reading.
(Fluorite) Ah, ehm… One second, please. (...) Ok, better.
>She had it in one of her pockets, Fluorite took out an object that, because of how she used it, seemed more like an accessory. It is a small, thin frame, perhaps made of wood, that exists only to hold a couple of panes of glass. Both crystals, after putting the accessory on his head, were in front of his eyes. After the quiet comment, she continued reading.
(Fluorite) Let's see. We still have a slight problem with endangered organic species. If you observe strange animal behavior or unusual-looking plants, do not hesitate to consult with Taaffeíta, Axinita or me.
>Fluorite continued with much more specific recommendations. For the gems that carry out activities within the Academy, Andalusite, Diopside, Tanzanite among others. The meeting was soon over.

>>8547
>About what Fluorita said, even if you dedicated a lot of your time to taking care of the animals, you couldn't achieve a level of expertise as complete as that of Mystic. It's an idea that you returned to this morning and that was also refuted by several other gems some time ago. Axinite herself, and even Rubí by your side, they are aware of your work and especially the first places their knowledge in a huge number of books to support you. Rubí, she took Howlita's job, as well as part of Benitoíta's job, so, despite being an ancient gem, she also knows the difficulties of starting a job from scratch and in which you have minimal or decent talent. After the meeting, she focused on putting your attention on the first thing Fluorite said about the combat groups. In that sense she acted like Almandino.
(Rubi) It seems that we won't be able to see each other during the patrol. But, if you want, come to the armory towards the end of the day, I'm willing to train with you.
>She proposed trying to revive a bond from the past, about combat and training. Naturally, you long ago overcame the problems Ruby saw when they trained with the sword together. You wouldn't learn many new things, but at least you were assured of a less volatile companion like Pad. Several gems were already leaving here. Moissanita and Almandin, they said goodbye for the second time before leaving. Then, while you were still with Rubí, Fluorite approached where the two of them were. She spoke to you. It still has those glasses on.
(Fluorite) Taaffeite, I need you a moment. Follow me please.

>>8549I made this image with AI, there are no pics of Angela with kek glasses. The spoiler pics are of the image that I liked much more, but my fingers ruined it and the other is the base image.
I learned to do this from turn 10^1500, it still hurts me that I couldn't send it because I did about 50 tests. Anyway, I think I'll leave it as an introductory text for a fourth thread (for the same reason that Betelgeuse can't explode twice)

The Red Diamonds' turns will have a short timeskip, I included them slightly in this double turn.

>>8550

Sure? Won't it cause you problems?

>If it were any other combat gem then Taaffeita would have no problem accepting his training request
>But in Rubí's case this was different, unlike him she had to take care of two completely different jobs
>So the simple idea of making him waste part of his time on her was something that Taaffeita couldn't help but feel bad about.
>Not enough to reject it completely but to ask for a second confirmation

I understand

>He turned to Fluorite as soon as he heard her voice and after hearing what she said he nodded her head.
>Once that was done, he raised his hand to say goodbye to Rubí and began to walk in the direction of Fluorite.
>You can get an idea of what you need but even if that wasn't the case you would end up following it
>At the end of the day, the orders of older gems are not something you can afford to ignore

>>8548
>If she had not been so concentrated reading the paper to avoid stumbling over the most complicated words, perhaps she would have felt nervous about being watched by all the gems who stopped to listen to her, or she would have noticed Fluorite's presence before she herself introduced herself.
Hehe, seriously? I like to interact with all my sisters, I can't say that I prefer one more than another...
>She became embarrassed, believing that Fluorite saw through her performance, to the gem she really was most of the time, and was praising her for her usual behavior.
Understood.
>Although his reading, instead of delaying the meeting, seemed to advance it, he still went to wait instead so as not to waste the time he would have gained with more interruptions.

>>8549
>He used the time he had gained to observe the gathered Gems, looking for the two he should interrogate next.
III...
>He immediately looked away when he saw the two diamonds without resin, exposing their material as if they didn't care. For Sapphire, who would never risk being seen without plenty of resin all over her body, it was quite uncomfortable, even disturbing.
>Outside of that brief distraction, he only found Dio, whom he couldn't immediately approach due to the start of his favorite part of the meeting.
Aaah...
>She made another very quiet sound of astonishment as the leader put on crystals similar to the ones Dio described to her and Dio prescribed for her. Like Fluorite, he kept his eyes on them from that point on in the meeting, wondering if it was possible that they were the same and blaming himself for not having a memory for details as fine as Topaz's.
>Another cause for concern, for her and her observation skills, would be problems with organic beings. Luckily she would probably have a more suitable partner to make those observations so she could continue to concentrate on observing Fluorite, and approach her at the end of the meeting as she had asked so she could do it up close.
Sorry, Leader Fluorite... Those crystals... Where did you get them?
>To think that it was the leader who would take Dio's crystals from her room without consulting her was strange and she didn't know how to bring up the subject without accusing her of something directly, which she didn't want. He hoped that his question would be taken literally and answered with exact indications of where he obtained the crystals so that he would leave no room for misunderstanding.

>>8553
>Rubí has always been a supportive gem and how could she not be when she was Padparadscha's longest companion. Even when you were paired with the last one a long time ago, Rubí continued to perform the jobs that are complicated for others. By making weapons, and even now proposing to help in training, Rubí once again demonstrates her specialty. She responded confidently and then mentioned the work of a particularly dedicated gem.
(Rubi) No way. I have prepared many things before winter, weapons specifically. That's how Howlita would have done it. (...) Besides, I have to be just as strong again if I want to help her.>After the clarification, Rubí added. You still wouldn't find out who he was referring to until Fluorite came here to take you with him. Rubí accepted the farewell with one of her own and headed inside the Academy, passing the stairs. Fluorite going with you to the main table answered the question and also contextualized the reason for his call.
(Fluorite) I take it you already know that. Padparadscha, she requested a removal from her battle group by early spring. But, I needed at least a couple of weeks for Tanzanite and Axinite to evaluate the occurrence of pyroclasts. So I couldn't fix it until a couple of days ago.
>Your partner requested it several days ago and didn't tell you anything about it. Fluorite was wrong in the assumption. Even though she was wrong, Fluorita briefly explained the process to you after applying. He then commented and summarized Padparadscha.
(Fluorite) Whether for his own reasons or not, in short, Padparadscha has broken away from your battle group. (...) And then there is Sapphire. Even though she needs to train and fight, I haven't been able to give her consistent turns due to Rubi's situation.
>Exactly, a few seconds after Fluorite will begin to update you on Sapphire's situation. The same gem, Blue or White Sapphire, approached to ask Fluorite.

>>8554
>As if leaving the role of leader for a few moments, sometimes Fluorite's responses can be quite personal. But these are only moments of closeness, soon Fluorita returned her eyes to the papers and her work after making sure that you understood her message. The meeting was held and Fluorite gave all the details for the patrol groups. That pair of new gems appeared next to Axinite, you could already see reason for their previous haste. Neither Gem had the opportunity to interact with them for a long time, Fluorite focused intensively on their learning since they had already been sleeping for a couple of months. You can only half-remember one detail that Topacio surely mentioned, and that is that something strange happens with the resin that is placed on that pair, something that complicates Andalucita's work. That Fluorite had brought out an object in the middle of the meeting was a surprise to several, but none of them were too quick or impatient to interrupt his talk and ask him. You approached his table where he was talking to Taaffeíta, perhaps explaining details of the patrol. When you managed to ask her, she reacted somewhat lost.
(Fluorite) Oh, this? Where…? Where-? (...) I found them on the ground. They were next to a book of floral prints, a portrait and… A circle?
>Fluorite touched the wooden rim of the glasses. After thinking about it for several seconds she gave her answer. She didn't seem sure she knew the place so she gave details of how she found it but not an exact location. Fluorita revealed that there are other lost objects among which there were many things made of paper and things that she cannot accurately describe. For some reason Fluorita only has the pair of glasses with her, there is no trace of other objects with her. Being aware of the same detail, Fluorite responded.
(Fluorite) They are curious, familiar... They test my eyes and I like it. (...) Sorry, I lost focus. As I said.
>Given his confession, it appears he only took them. But it was from a different place than Dioptasa's room, since those other things were there and Fluorita would have directly mentioned the room if not. Fluorite's yellow irises react slightly when he places the object on his head. Realizing what was said, Fluorite then removed the accessory and put it back in one of her pockets. She would now address both Taaffeíta and you.

>>8553
>>8554
>Axinite seems to be getting into slight trouble along with that couple of new features, but it's nothing that will hold your attention for an indefinite amount of time. Fluorita stopped using papers to dictate the response to complicated jobs. She proposed.
(Fluorite) I made the adjustments. I want you two to team up. They will be companions for the rest of spring. Does it seem good to you?
>He asked carefully, as if he were repeating words that gave him a bad result. Fluorita communicated his request to them. It is usual for combat gems to be placed in accordance with each other's groups, and this is more or less like this, but with the addition that Fluorite is asking for it directly. Fluorite put her hands together and looked there until another gem appeared.
(Diopside) Hey, Fluorite. I only made one functional pair of glasses for Dioptase. Why do you wear them?
(Fluorite) Oh, dear.

>>8555

Okay Padparadscha knows what he's doing

>His mouth tilted slightly downward as soon as he heard what Fluorite said
>Padparadscha didn't tell him anything about this directly but Taaffeita could more or less sense that something like this would happen sooner or later.
>The difference in skills between one and the other is quite noticeable, it is normal that Padparadscha prefers to be with someone more suitable to be her partner
>Due to that, Taaffeita did not make any complaints about it and simply nodded.

>>8557

Does Leucozafiro already do regular training?

>Unlike Anastasa Taaffeita, he was not present during the birth of Leucozafiro
>But he has seen it on more than one occasion during his first years, so he knows very well what its original color is.
>What she wasn't so sure about was how advanced she was in her lessons or if she had already had any real combat.
>The moment he asked about that he saw Leucozafiro arriving so he turned in her direction and stared at him with some confusion.
>Since she hasn't interacted much with her, she's not sure how old she is or when she started dyeing her hair.

>>8554

I'm not sure I can train you well... Are you sure about this?

>There was not much confidence to take a new gem under one's care, especially someone with that name.
>He may not have met Alexandrita's teacher but due to the relationship they both had with each other he cannot help but give Leucozafiro a complicated look.
>He is fully aware that they are different gems and have no relationship with each other beyond the mineral of which they are composed.
>Due to that, he uncertainly questioned the other gem if she agreed with said decision.

>>8558
Oh. Hello, TaafTaaf!
>He greeted the older gem with encouragement, she had a name that he liked to pronounce, like Dio's, but with a completely different impact than Dio's. There was something about the first four letters of that name that made it fun, although the gem it was associated with was the opposite, being quite serious. In that she was not very different from Dio and his nickname, and the contrast could also add points.
It seems fine to me.
>Ideally, she would want to team up with another Corundum, but she knew she wasn't on the level of her mentor Ruby or Padparadscha. Far from this being something that discouraged her, it was a goal to aspire to one day. Being able to be the partner of a gem with more years of experience than her already seemed to be a step in the right direction.
Um? Are you sure...?
>He gave Taaf a very serious look and pretended to think about it for quite some time.
Yes. I am safe and well trained, Taaffy. No problem. We are going to be colleagues, not students and mentors. (...) That's how it was, wasn't it?
>She looked for double confirmation from Fluorite, she was sure that she had understood the request correctly but that Taaf put it in a different way confused her.

>>8556
>>8557
>She was right to think that it was not Fluorite who took the crystals from Dio's room directly, was what she believed, until Diopside arrived and accosted the leader more directly, taking away her opportunity to say that it was she who found Dio's lost object. It was unfair.
D-Dio must be in the library. Someone should give them to him, he's going to need them.>He added weakly at the end, trying to feel like he had contributed to helping Dio with his problem in a more meaningful way.

>>8559
>Diopsido was late, she saw Fluorite wearing the glasses during the meeting, but she didn't appear until you were already meeting with Taaffeite. This green gem has a particular condition, or that's what the others say, to you it might just seem too clueless. Even though she is the gem that creates paper and various other items. You wouldn't expect bad concentration from someone who works with objects. Diopside extended his hand in front of Fluorite.
(Diopside) It is not right to take things from others, teach that to the new ones or they will end up like Onix or Kunzite...
>Fluorite did not close her eyes at any time, she returned from where she kept it and gave it to Diopside. It doesn't look like Fluorite will talk again anytime soon, and if he does, he'll surely repeat it with a lesson about taking things from others just as Diopside demands. The last one pointed out the name of other unruly gems, at least in his eyes. Certainly, the work of the winter gems is something you are completely oblivious to so whatever they do could be totally true if another gem says it. Diopside listened to your comment about the library. She was right, she replied, but she couldn't handle your name.
(Diopsido) It's true, huh... You? Umm. (...) I would like to make a couple of arrangements. But the poor thing is pretty clumsy, I guess I'll give it to her.
>Diopsido tilted his head a little not knowing what to call you, then he just ignored the detail of your colored mineral. Maybe seeing you or not in a different color than your original is too much for her. Anyway, Diopside resolves with the object back in his possession. Considering Dioptase, Diopside refrained from doing extra work and headed towards the library. She took a second to look at the other gems here.

>>8559
>>8558
>After the short scene, Fluorite remained silent for a while, then allowing you to talk to each other. There is usually not much contact between groups of gems with higher hardness. It is much more common for gems such as Taaffeite, Moissanite, Padparadscha and other high hardness gems to encounter problems involving medium hardness gems than among themselves. Anatasa, Citrino, Kunzite, Onyx, Tourmaline, all found themselves in problems that they could not solve by themselves at a certain moment. Fluorite returned to the conversation to answer Taaffeite's questions that he couldn't before. She said with her eyes closed still in tranquility.
(Fluorite) If I'm not mistaken, Sapphire has experience as a companion to both corundums and diamonds. (...) That's how it is.
>Fluorita opened one of her eyes to answer Sapphire's question. She provided the approval the young gem sought. And so, while they agreed, Fluorite closed her eyes again, just listening. From time to time he seemed to wobble, but it was minimal. They made sure she wouldn't fall asleep anytime soon as she provided more information.
(Fluorite) Patrol shifts will begin at the ringing of the bell, and Chrysocola kindly proposed to do so, just wait for its sound. Cheer up.
>It is usually Aragonito who is in charge of ringing the bell each time. For a gem like Chrysocolla to do so now is simply unsafe. She could forget it or skip work, but Fluorita seems happy with her choice. It seems that they will have a considerable amount of time before the patrol round begins. Showing that she was indeed about to fall asleep, Fluorite raised one of her fists weakly and offered encouragement before slowly walking towards the stairs.
>>8558
>That pair of red gems are now next to another gem. Neither Axinita nor Diopside, the latter only appeared there for a very short time to be considered part of the conversation. Sapphire is still talking to you, but before you turned your gaze to pay attention to her, you ran into the gem that interrupted just a few moments ago. Diopside wasn't completely gone, she came back and called you in doubt.
(Diopside) It's true, I forgot. Taaffeite, right? I have prepared something for you too… It was…
>After telling you some news, you couldn't categorize it as good or bad because she didn't fully explain it. Before, they were talking about an accessory item that Fluorite had, if it was something like that you wouldn't see functionality anywhere. From the words of Diopside and Fluorite, this thing has negative effects for one and positive effects for the other. Diopside was halfway through explaining to you what is now yours, she confessed seconds later-
(Diopside) I have forgotten. But I'm sure another gem knows about it too. So just wait.
>His message was left unfinished. Diopside replied confidently that someone else would remember the detail she didn't know. After giving you her own recommendations on the subject, she silently said goodbye.

Tomorrow I will send a general shift for both red diamonds. You can answer that one instead of the previous ones.

>>8527
>>8539
>For being so old, the usual conception is of a strong gem, but what Yellow Diamond does primarily is sleep. And recently, after answering each of their questions, trying to be understanding and encouraging them to also look for their own answers, Yellow Diamond fell asleep. The bell rang calling them to leave the room, like every day, a gem would come to teach them something new, possibly Fluorite. But this time, that gem was late. When they opened the door, believing that the voice outside was the gem to follow today, they found a pair of carbon. Rough Diamond and Green Diamond each left their room and met in the hallway. The first, Bort, had a face of enormous sleep. She walked practically asleep while Verde dealt with the heaviness of her body.
(Bort) Uahhh
(Green Diamond) Sister, open your eyes. You can do it alone, come on. (...) Oh, I'm sorry.>Even though it was only morning, Green Diamond already looked somewhat annoyed. She had to support Bort down the stairs and from Verde's comments, it seems that the other was making minimal effort. When he passed near you, Green Diamond noticed you and took distance so as not to touch you even by accident. As a diamond, its delicacy with others seems to be very high. But when he made the maneuver, the other gem opened his eyes. Bort stopped right in front of you. She would start by asking curiously.
(Bort) Mm, you guys... Aren't you the ones who approached me several days ago? Why do they look-?
(Axinite) Girls, there is no time! Come on, the meeting is going to start, now, now, now.
>Axinita went up the stairs very quickly, arrived with you and called in a hurry. She had several papers in her hands, but she didn't hold them firmly, it seemed like they could fall at any moment. Anyway, she came for you. They know Axinite for being one of the gems closest to Fluorite, it is like a type of companion for her, as well as Aragonite or Diopside who usually converse with the leader. All gems of work within the Academy. With just enough time, they went down before the diamonds and positioned themselves in the center of the first floor of the Academy. Fluorita was there, but she didn't have time to greet them, she was about to start a long speech. And so it happened, he spoke to the large number of gems that were there. (Basically >>8549) When it was over the vast majority left in groups, but there were those who stayed for a while longer. Fluorite positioned himself again in front of you and assured with a smile. She made a mistake in the order of her E.T., she confused them.
(Axinita) You heard, 50 and 92. Today's work is winter. They will learn about winter. You were born in winter, so you must be full of questions!
>Fluorita did not say anything about you during the meeting, instead it seems that Axinita invented the activity. But she is the gem that also usually gives them activities so they had to assume that Fluorite's message is from a previous day or something similar. Axinita provided today's activity with enormous emotion. She is both kind and fun, even though her job is to be surrounded by books all the time. Adding, he finally told them who the gem that would be in charge of you is.
(Axinite) Onix will answer all your questions, when he gets here... (...) Soon... (...) Surely... (...) But Onix can't come. Something is wrong.
>Axinita turned to the sides observing how “Onix” was not found among the gems that were removed from the place. At first she didn't care and continued waiting while they stood. Eventually, with short words that showed how difficult it was to drain her patience, Axinita reasoned on the subject. She mentioned a condition that should have been notified in advance. Fluorite was talking to a couple of combat gems, in addition to Diopside. Axinite turned to you to ask for some quiet time and tried to catch up with Fluorite.
(Axinite) Wait just a second. (...) Fluorita you told me that Onix would come. Where-? Ah! Fluorite?!
>Thus, several meters away Axinita would begin to ask the leader. The blue and violet gems that were with her stopped talking to Fluorite, and Diopside, the green gem, seems ready to leave, without first taking a look at where you are. When Axinita was going to ask Fluorite directly, the leader then trips on one of the stairs she was about to climb. She grabbed the railing in time, but Axinita was still surprised. Fluorite's movements were slow and almost resembled Bort's. The situation continued outside of you.
(-) Bright red diamonds. Hm, young gems are so cute. (...) On the way, we will go see the snow.>Among the gems that had left, one finally came with you. She is white, but not completely, she has a second pink color that is in both parts of her hair and in her eyes. He named them by their composition and added the adjective of beauty as a greeting. Then, he brought one of his hands close to his face, as if to pretend to stop laughing, but it only ended in a smile. She seemed happy to comment on that. They could not determine if it is Onix or not, since it was never described to them. Seconds later the unknown gem set direction to try to take them. They recognize the element as one related to winter. Also, the white gem seems clueless about what is happening now with Fluorite and Axinite on the stairs.

>>8563
Winter? So not everything is like now?

>the little girl's curiosity doesn't seem to stop

What is there after winter? Is this one coming back?

>maybe it's the reason why some gems look quite tired
>were they born when the others can barely stand?
>an unidentified gem tells them that they will go see the snow

The white stuff that's everywhere?

>92 thinks that could be the "snow"
>what's so special about it?
>is this the gem they said would come for them?

Are you Onix?

>question 92 as if he only knew how to ask questions

>>8559

Taaffeita (...) It doesn't matter, forget that

>He corrected Leucozafiro with a serious tone of voice as soon as he heard the nickname she had given him.
>After that he looked at her for a second in silence and proceeded to shake his head as a sign that he can call her whatever he likes.
>During the last ten years she has been treating all the gems by their full name and has also ended up developing a certain preference for them to do the same with her
>That behavior was not present when he was younger so after remembering those days he decided to let Leucozafiro continue with his youthful attitude

Colleagues... yes, of course we are... companions

>For some reason that word left Taaffeita a bit lost.
>Until this moment all her companions had only been gems older than her
>But this time it was the opposite, finding out that she had to be the one to set the example and the orders to follow left her a little perplexed.
>Enough to make me second-guess whether this was a good idea but not enough to say it out loud.

>>8561

Really? I didn't know I was so... advanced

>They grow so fast, was the first thought that crossed his mind as soon as he heard about Leucozafiro's experience.
>Keeping up to date on the status of so many gems is already difficult enough with just one job.
>But now that he has two he ends up realizing that these kinds of details escape him even more than before
>A sign that maybe you are working too hard or maybe not trying hard enough, the second option being the one that sounded more feasible in your head.

Do you feel well Fluorite? Try not to try too hard, you know that others are willing to help

>And thinking about the other alternative as soon as I notice a certain tiredness on Fluorita's face
>The big age difference prevents Taaffeita from offering to help Fluorita with whatever she needs.
>She needs at least 200 more years to dare to even consider that possibility, so it is best to leave it in the hands of the rest of the gems that help her regularly.
>Or in this case reminding you that you can always count on your help

Do I understand? I'll let you know in case anyone else tells me about it.

>Diopside's imprecise words ended up confusing Taaffeita a little.
>He did not remember having asked for anything and he was not able to get an idea of what kind of object Diopside was describing.
>In the same way he is not able to figure out which gem should give him the news, whatever the news may be.
>In his confusion he ended up taking a quick look at Fluorite, Leucosapphire and the rest of the gems around him
>It doesn't seem like anyone present knows about this so he proceeded to simply nod and assume that he'll hear back later.

>>8559

So? Shall we go?

>>8560
Eeh, but Flor didn't take Dio's crystals... But it wasn't Dio who left them in a bad place either...
>She doubted whether intervening on the leader's behalf was best or most necessary even after the words left her lips.
>Since she was the only one who had heard the story from Dio's and Fluorite's point of view, she was the best one to say something, but she wasn't sure if intervening to defend Fluorite would only complicate things more, since she would also have to defend Dio, whom she didn't see as the culprit of this either.
Okay. Say hello to Dio for me if you can, Dio. And please tell him... that our account has been settled.
>He said the last part in a more ominous way than he did when saying goodbye to Dio, internally regretting not being able to peek through a window into the library to see Dio's face when he received the lost crystals from the gem who made them with those words of his to accompany them.
>The matter between them was resolved with that, and he could go on patrol without it on his mind.

>>8561
>>8566
>It was a shame that there were no corundums his age, or that he couldn't make a group of three with the ones there were. She was fascinated by the idea of ​​making a permanent group with another corundum like her, or with her mentor and Padparadscha, probably the former more than the latter, a Sapphire and a Ruby together just sounded good to her.
Did you hear? I'm pretty good.
>He declared with his nose held high before his new partner. It was proven that he had the ability to form a group with Taaffeita as equals despite the age difference.
Cheer up!
>She raised a fist in solidarity with Fluorite, injecting the gesture with energy that the leader could not.

>>8566
Um? Okay.
>He obeyed the command to forget without understanding what the older gem was referring to.
Yes... Comrades... That's what we are.
>He repeated, emulating Taaf's tone and pauses, like in a game.
Yes, let's go. (...) Cheer up.
>He smiled, looked directly into Taaffeita's eyes, and raised his fist like Fluorite. She would maintain that position until her partner imitated her or turned around to wait for Chrysocolla's signal.

>>8563
>Hm, young gems are so cute.
Yes, that's exactly what Kunzite would say. What a shame she became unruly. I wanted to make her penultimate chapter about her searching for a different identity, but Onix was going through some serious problems at the time and I focused on that because it was more important.

>>8566
>>8567
I'll assume they go for their swords and then out of the Academy. I used the Chrysocolla resource so that they would have time to do other things before patrolling (Like in the first chapter where Howlite went to the library, armory and was approached by Tanzanite before patrolling) but now I see that it will not be so necessary
Since you are together, just like with the diamonds, you can continue talking to each other. It's okay if your actions change based on the interaction. I will send a shift tonight, or tomorrow if what I said happens.

>>8565
Kumiko, you will continue in rolero limbo until you get news of 50. No pressure. I thought it had been a long time since I started the chapter, but it was only two weeks. I guess it's the feeling of the short shifts and being busy

>>8567
>What a shame she became unruly.
That is only Diópside Kek's opinion

>>8566
>>8568
Wait, I have to do something important at the library.
>Halfway to go for his swords he stopped his companion by placing himself in front of her.
There is time before the bell, come.
>He grabbed her by some part of her wardrobe to pull her in the same direction for a few steps, if she wasn't as fragile as Dio there wouldn't be a problem.
>He went as quickly and stealthily as he could down the hallway, he had given Dio plenty of time to give his crystals to Dio and if he didn't hurry he would miss the moment in which he also gave him the message.
Let's not go in yet.
>He stopped Taaf again in a low voice when they were close to their destination.
>Even if he couldn't see them very stealthily through a secret window, if he looked carefully through the doors into the library he could catch a glimpse of Dio's face and perhaps hear how the question of the missing object was resolved. She wouldn't want poor Dio to receive a reprimand equal to that of the leader when it wasn't her fault to lose such a valuable item that she cared so much about recovering.

>>8567

Yes, sorry for doubting...

>He looked away for a second while saying that
>Doubts are not something that can be silenced in such a simple way but neither is he able to pay much attention to them in view of his ignorance.
>Underestimating a minor gem just because you are not aware of her progress does not sound correct at all, even if she knew that, the doubts did not stop
>Reaching the point where he saw the fist that Leucozafiro held up as a sign of fatigue, just like what happened to Fluorita
>I'm not commenting on any of this but I did stare at her with some concern for a moment.

>>8569

It's okay, take as much time as you need.

>He turned to Leucozafiro and nodded as soon as she told him that he should deviate for a moment
>The fact that he asks her that relaxes her a little since it meant that she could rest if she was really tired.
>After that, Taaffeita would turn around again and go in search of both of their swords while waiting for Leucozafiro to finish what he should finish.
>Or at least that was the idea since the youngest gem's pulling of clothes made Taaffeita forced to accompany him
>Maintaining a confused face throughout the journey and then assuming that I needed his help with something

...

>Not understanding Leucozafiro's intentions at all, Taaffeita simply followed her at her usual pace.
>Or in other words she didn't even bother to be stealthy since she saw no reason to do so
>The refusal to enter only further added to Taaffeita's confusion
>This one kept observing Leucozafiro from behind for a moment while she took a few curious glances at the door through which they should not have entered.
>After repeating that a few times I ended up guessing what the reason behind this behavior was.

Excuse me, Leucozafiro said he needed something. Is this a bad time?

>The mistaken idea he had was that Leucozafiro was embarrassed to come here alone
>Which would explain why he insisted so much that Taaffeita accompany him
>That line of thought made Taaffeita do the opposite of what he asked and enter the library
>Announcing out loud not only his presence but also that of Leucozafiro to whom he began to gesture with his hand to ask him to also enter.

>>8567
>>8566
>This way of naming both the green gem and the turquoise gem is confusing. Fluorite was lost in the clouds while Leucozafiro detailed Diopside. The last one, on the other hand, usually seems lost in itself, but nodded to show that she had understood the message. After making Leucosapphire's strength clear, Fluorite retreated on the way to the stairs. She responded to Taaffeíta only by telling him that she felt a little tired. A smile formed on his face once he was told that he had everyone's support. This was true, because as soon as she reached the stairs, Axinita went with her to help her. With Axinite there the issue seems to be under control. The few gems still in the great hall also left. And after observing no one approaching the bell soon, his direction was the library. On the second floor, the library door is always open, Sapphire had to take one of the ends and close it quietly to achieve what she wanted. Dioptase seems to be at one of the tables near the door, she talks to Diopside.
(Diopside) … And he said something about a settled account. It was something strange. Do you have a pending application?
(Dioptase) Gh- Again with that... (...) It's just a joke I hope She's funny.
>Apparently Diopside was quite direct, Dioptasa already has his glasses and everything. She ended the conversation by asking only about what Sapphire reminded her of. Dioptase grabbed the edge of his glasses and put on a grim expression. She clarified for Diopside, removing his concern. Dioptasa smiled, still with some insecurity, and described Sapphire. Understanding that that was all, Diopside proceeded to nod and say goodbye. But, before she advances too many steps, Dioptasa called her back.
(Dioptase) Wait, Diopside. G-thank you for your help, for everything
(Diopside) You're welcome. It's incomplete anyway, you know. (...) Eh- Good morning, Taaffeíta, right?
>Diopside reciprocated Dioptase's thanks. A way to perhaps overshadow Leucozafiro's efforts. Diopside was already leaving just when Taaffeíta overtook Leucozafiro and entered the library asking questions. Diopside, who is closest to Taaffeíta, greeted her as if it were the first time they had seen each other that day and asked her again for her name.

>>8570
>Diopsido is in front of you and is the first to speak after you have introduced yourself inside the library. Here, shelves of books abound and accompanied by shelves are several tables and chairs, but no gems besides the two Diops. Diopside brought his hand to his head, processing meeting you once again. She apologized, but then tried unsuccessfully to justify it.
(Diopside) I'm sorry to confuse you, has it been two or three times already? It's not my fault, you've changed- Forget it. This isn't the armory, is it?
>She has full memory of you being young because, after your vapor control appears, Diopside is the only one with Andalusite indicated to consider chemical elements. Before saying anything strange, Diopside stops and quickly changes the subject. She now asked looking around. Diopside asked so much about your location because of the wrong destiny that you could be having. Whether or not she answered him, she was still on her way to leave and does so after silently saying goodbye again. Now, Dioptasa, who got up from his seat, walked a few steps here to receive you.
(Dioptase) Welcome, Taaffeite! It's not a bad time. Axinita is not here now, but I can attend to your request. Sapphire's request!
>She looks quite animated and watches you through those crystals that Fluorite gave to Diopside. Dioptase is a gem younger than you, she is approximately 150 years old and as she says, she has been Axinite's assistant for a long time so she can attend the library normally. Her toughness is 5, she was never suitable for fighting, especially when it comes to her eyes. She immediately corrects her mistake, but says it out loud.
(Dioptase) … So, her? We have books of all types, not just biology.>Leucozafiro couldn't follow you. Noticing that you were referring to her, Dioptasa brought her hands behind her and leaned to the side trying to see behind you. Her glasses became dislodged due to the movement and she had to return. Dioptase then suggested for your reading. By Topacio Mistico, you've been here a long time, so she knows what you're usually looking for.

>>8569
>Taaffeíta came in without warning, she is now dealing with both Dioptase and Diopside. You didn't have time to react or stop her. There didn't seem to be many gems inside the library, from the voices only Dioptase. It is to be expected since only the non-fighter gems remain inside the Academy for the time before and during the patrol. And that is exactly the factor that influenced it. Among non-combat gems, some are rarer than others. Tanzanite, she still holds you from behind and places her hands in front of you, groping your chest. After quickly checking your physical condition, Tanzanita gave a few serious words of denial and backed away from me.
(Tanzanite) Nope, still nothing. (...) Keep fighting Sapphire! For me... The more you break, the more opportunities you will have to grow and I will... Appreciate a gem blossom with my hands!
>You noticed it a few meters before it tried to touch you, but like with Dioptase, your toughness is too much and blocking it would do much more damage. She is like that, for some strange reason, she doesn't have any care when it comes to physically interacting with others. That's exactly why you've broken it several times since you were little until now, accidentally. Although Tanzanite seemed dissatisfied, she immediately encouraged you to continue fighting and give your best effort. She used herself as an excuse and then used strange terms to express her even stranger behavior. Diopside then left the library and found Tanzanite's back figure. She asked, expecting to find herself alone with Sapphire.
(Diopside) Tanzanite? What are you doing here?
(Tanzanite) No, no, no! You! Why are you here? Stay away, Diopside. We have broken up!!
(Diopside) What?
>Tanzanita quickly countered the question with her own and, looking highly alert, snuck up behind you. He ordered Diopside to move away and exclaimed aloud. Neither Diopside nor you could understand what Tanzanite was referring to with that last expression. Diopside looks confused, she does not neutralize her expressions thinking that Tanzanite is making a fuss. If one thing is certain, it is that Tanzanite seems repelled like a magnet towards Diopside. His two hands on your shoulders show some cracks from having made contact with you.
(Tanzanite) I am no longer equal to you, nor equal to Kunzite, nor Onix. Now, I am equal to Dioptase, I am equal to Axinite, Ametrine, the new gems and equal to Kunzite!
>Tanzanite exclaimed behind you, claiming an idea and mentioning many other gems to qualify its intensity. You continue to the middle and Diopside still without understanding anything about the scene. Because of the effusiveness, Tanzanite mentioned a gem twice, it was something silly. Realizing the same, she instantly expressed joy.
(Tanzanite) Oh, I'm still the same as Kunzite. What happiness! I could drown.

>>8570
There was a cute one I used to see a lot when I downloaded pics for Bort's old look. Yuzuki Yukari
**https://safebooru.org/index.php?page=post&s=list&tags=yuzuki_yukari+-smile**
It is a matter of removing a tag and there are still many pages. It's just a suggestion black And why did you use a gray pic this time kek

>>8573
>Ametrine
This was on purpose. Although Sapphire knows her as Citrino.

>Also
There is still 1 spot left. If anyone wants to join, the file is here (>>8481) The adjacent posts are also very useful.

>>8571
>>8570
>It made more sense for the two of them to go to the library, otherwise they would waste time looking for each other and their affairs there would be brief. He would just walk up, see Dio, and they would leave. That was the plan.
D'aaw. Did you hear her? He said I'm funny. That's so-
>He went from whisper to complete silence as Taaf went from being at his side to inside the library, going against his wishes for secrecy.
>The discomfort of finding herself in front of one of her least favorite rooms in the academy held her back for moments before she could follow Taaf, and when she overcame those feelings it was the hands of another gem that held her back.

>>8573
>He had to force himself to remain inert like a mineral and not break something in the gem while he groped her chest, it would cause problems and cost them time otherwise.
Sorry... I'll try to be bigger for next time.
>She decided to act shy and discouraged, as if Tanzanita not having already blossomed as she expected was due to a lack of effort on her part.
Do you always have to appreciate with your hands? If you only appreciated with your eyes they wouldn't break you so often, Tan-Tán.
>Her advice probably wouldn't correct the bad habits of the older gem, who was already older in those ways than she was in life, and she would surely have heard similar advice from other gems before her, but it was worth a try.
>It was in that strange situation that Dio, with whom Tanzanita had recently broken up, found them, according to his words. Another strange scene ensued between the two older gems, with her literally in the middle.
Congratulations, Tan-Tán! Good for you.
>He stayed in his place without participating in what was happening, acting as a wall between Dio and Tanzanite seemed fun and less dangerous for the latter. He didn't speak again until Tanzanite seemed cheerful again in a more positive way, to reinforce whatever it was that made her happy.
A question. Remember that thing Dio made for TaafTaaf? You already know. THAT thing. The little thing... Or was it a big thing?
>She was not purposely obtuse from the beginning, she knew too little of what Dio had done for Taaf to be more exact.
Dio said that he made an important gift for Taaf but he forgot it and to ask other gems, there would be one who would remember him.
>Actually he had said to wait, and he said it to Taaf and not to her, but introducing that topic at that moment was timely for a multitude of reasons.

>>8576
>Tanzanita has gotten into a lot of trouble for doing what she does. Although she tries to justify that an evaluation is not achieved except through touch, in reality she is just playing. Fluorite's rules are already too simple for her to impose her own, so she doesn't follow them. Diopside had not been able to fully react to the first thing Tanzanite did with you because the other words had taken his attention, until now.
(Diopsido) You heard her, Tanzanite, stop harassing the others. You and I... we have the same toughness, so I have tried to be understanding. But, now, I have work to do and I imagine you do too...
>Diopsido agreed with you when you mentioned how much Tanzanite can hurt itself, he took the opportunity to warn. Apparently the great relationship Tanzanite was exclaiming was coming to an end was just Diopside being more flexible and treating her well for a while. Without saying anything about it, but having completed the task of returning the glasses to Dioptasa, Diopside walked to the side trying to leave. Tanzanite did not try to stop her, she turned with you ahead as Diopside approached the stairs and went down the steps, she did not lose direction.
(Tanzanite) A gift?! For me-? (...) Diopside doesn't usually give complicated gifts to combat gems, hehe you guys break everything.
>Just by mentioning the word gift she was already excited, you had to explain to her a couple of times that it was intended for Taaffeíta and no one else. Finally, after she seemed to understand part of it, she commented with some pride. As if to say that she deserved a gift, but without failing to provide information. Soon, she responded precisely.(Tanzanite) I don't know anything. The only thing that happened yesterday is that Diopsido and Andalucita asked me for a lot of chrome. That and other elements, I had forgotten existed, you know?
>Tanzanita told you about her activities yesterday. You recognize the object as a material, but nothing more. Even Tanzanite that is always in contact with metals has forgotten its properties, there is no hope that you will recognize it immediately. In any case, Tanzanite explains a little more about the order, for example, its zero magnetism.
(Tanzanite) No one attracts each other, it's not funny. And to make matters worse there is not much on this island. But today I can finally see it! She's inside right? Dioptase!
>He changed the subject very quickly. With Diopside's departure, Tanzanita became very interested in entering the library. His hands crunched before he left you completely. Tanzanite would soon meet Taaffeite and the gem she seeks.

>>8571
>>8576

Taaffeita, yes hi, hi Taaffeita desu

>When he entered the library he heard Leucozafiro say something, however he was not able to fully understand what he was talking about.
>The only thing he could do was give him a side glance as he continued walking
>That slight moment of distraction caused her to almost end up colliding with Diopside who also headed for the door at the same moment as her.
>Luckily for both of them, no accident occurred, so after the initial surprise, Taaffeita nodded at the mention of her name.

>>8572

Don't worry about that. We're passing through something... something...

>She shook her head and shook her palm to indicate to Diopside that she didn't mind being confused.
>Once that was clarified, she proceeded to comment on the reason why they were here, at which point she realized that not even she herself knew.
>Which causes a pause in his words as he looks back waiting for Leucozafiro to clarify what happened.
>The angle at which it is made makes it impossible for her to find it with her gaze, so she is forced to finish her sentence with the first thing that crosses her mind.

He said he had to do something, I'm not sure it's a book he's looking for...

>After Diopside left, she ended up being left alone with Dioptasa, to whom she also had to give a rather imprecise explanation.
>He tried to remember in an attempt to figure out what Leucozafiro wanted but he can't remember anything useful
>A slight moment of discomfort forms as he looks back again along with some signs for Leucozafiro to enter.
>The discomfort soon turned into concern as soon as he heard a somewhat strange scream

>>8576
>>8573

Are you okay? I heard something about breaking up. Should I go for Andalucita?

>He turned his back on Dioptasa and hurried towards the door to check the status of those outside.
>He rested his hand on the outline of the entrance and looked in all directions in search of any kind of threat.
>Encountering only Leucosapphire and Tanzanite who at first glance seemed quite intact
>If they were any other gem I would have assumed at once that it was just a mistake but since Tanzanite was present a second review was necessary

>>8574
A little late to change now, until there is a timeskip or change of attitude that warrants it, I don't think I'm going to do it anyway. That monkey's hair is a bit long and since I was tearing off pieces, I wanted it to be noticed that it is shorter now.

And as I said before >>8512 let's ignore that the colors are not completely accurate, I don't know why Nagato's fanarts have a much higher color spectrum than one would expect

>>8577
>He did his best impression of a wall the entire time Tanzanite was moving around him, being all ears and no movement.
Yes, that's why our job is to break things.
>I laughed proudly and sadly when Tanzanite highlighted the destructive abilities of the combat gems and how bad they were with gifts.
Yes, I forgot that too.
>He didn't want the conversation to turn into one about minerals or long topics that he didn't handle well, possibly they wouldn't have time or help him help Taaf, which was the new purpose he had arbitrarily set for himself.
It's inside the academy, I don't know if it's in the library. You missed something important that you need for your work, maybe you are still looking for it.
>She felt that Dio would appreciate her saving her from Tanzanite for a while and decided to tell that lie to distract the gem from entering the library. Fittingly, Taaf came out of that door at that very moment, giving him a better distraction.

>>8578
Yes! Look at Tan-Tán's hands, they are-so crispy! We have to take her to Andy, it's urgent... Did that rhyme...? It was an accident. I did it again!
>The inertness of her body betrayed the false urgency of her voice, because in reality it had no urgency, and staying completely still while saying such things gave a better impression.
So-So touched me.
>She explained, so they wouldn't ask her or see her as strange because of her stillness.
I am delighted. I can't move unless you touch me, TaafTaaf. But don't let Tan-Tán touch you or you'll be enchanted too! (...) It's a game.
>But going to see Andy could be a good idea, if the Card she and Dio asked for was related to Taaf's gift then she must be the gem he was looking for.

>>8577
>>8580

Crispy? (...) Are you able to go to the Tanzanite medical wing by yourself?

>Leucozafiro's choice of words made Taaffeita forget what happened for a moment
>After a second of silence he returned his gaze to Tanzanite seeing that it was indeed beginning to break.
>The cracks looked quite superficial especially coming from a gem as eccentric as she is who has a habit of ending up like this
>Seeing Tanzanita with injuries of this nature is so normal that Taaffeita ended up losing all her concern
>So his next question was more out of politeness than anything else, which was quite noticeable given his carefree face.

...those kinds of games are not good, you could end up like Tanzanite

>He raised his hand in the direction of Leucozafiro as soon as she told him to touch it only to quickly change his mind
>For a moment he truly believed what she said but his common sense returned as soon as the word "game" was pronounced.
>Contact between gems is not something that anyone should practice except in specific cases and more importantly, it is not something that should be taught to young gems.>That is such a basic rule that it seems a little silly to have to emphasize it and for that very reason his words hide a slight trace of annoyance as soon as he pronounces the name Tanzanite
>Annoyance which Taaffeita herself does not notice since despite her eccentric attitude she continues to see Tanzanite as a gem much older and wiser than her.

>>8578
>>8580
>>8581
(Tanzanite) Yes, I touched it!
>Tanzanite proudly exclaimed once Sapphire explained. She was at first a little discouraged by the uncertainty of Dioptase's whereabouts, but when Sapphire increased his tone in distraction, she found herself completely engulfed in spirits. Taaffeite left the library before Tanzanite moved too much, so she stayed by Sapphire's side. Both from the repeated mention of Andalucita, as well as from the sound of her hands and Taaffeíta's questions, Tanzanita seemed to have realized it. She interpreted his words as ones that had been repeated to her several times.
(Tanzanite) Oh, I see... It's always the same, I'm broken and I can't break myself anymore. You are combat gems, right? They must know it better than anyone else.
>After understanding, he continued his friendly way of saying that they forgot something. She was sure she could argue against having to go to the infirmary early just by saying something very simple. Convinced that she can convince them, Tanzanite declared.
(Tanzanite) Even if we break into hundreds of pieces, we are repaired no matter what. There is no mistake, no consequences, that's the life of a gem!
>All gems have thought about it at some point, but Tanzanite took it to an extreme. Apparently for Tanzanite, being broken is no different from another state such as being asleep, so, being inconsiderate with the gems that are responsible for repairing and healing, she used those words to justify herself. From experience Taaffeíta knows the consequences of acting broken. But before Tanzanite can be given an answer, Dioptasa leaves the library. She is smart and because of the care with which Taaffeíta spoke, she imagined that Sapphire was out here with no intention of entering because of her fear of books. Only after asking does she realize the presence of the other gem.
(Dioptasa) Taaffeita, Sapphire, you don't have to stay and talk at the entrance, you can come in, I invite you. Taaffeíta, you left very quickly, did something happen? (...) Huh...?
(Tanzanite) Dioptase!! You and I are just like that!
>Just seeing her, Tanzanite launched herself to meet Dioptase. But Tanzanite was still very close to Sapphire and since she wasn't moving, neither were her legs. Tripping into Sapphire, Tanzanite accidentally pushed Taaffeite and their touch caused her to lose parts of herself. Dioptasa only received half a hug from a very happy gem, Tanzanite's other arm had fallen off.

>>8580
>>8581
mini timeskip
>Tanzanita, she approached Dioptase in a very specific way, her mouth was wide open. Only Taaffeite can realize this, because she spends time with animals and eats algae, but apparently Tanzanite also wanted to bite her. He didn't make it and, even though it's so early, Tanzanite broke. Given the various parts that fell from it, the three of you and Tanzanite herself had to pick up the pieces and then go to Andalucita definitively. It wasn't very difficult to convince Tanzanita to do it, just by telling her that she couldn't do her job and she was convinced. When Andalucita saw them at the time, a judicious look escaped her, but she hurried to treat Tanzanita as quickly as possible.
(Andalusian) Topacio Imperial is already repairing it, don't worry. And you, Dioptase, can go back to work. You only had a small scratch, I already applied resin and you didn't notice.
(Dioptase) Really?? G-thank you.
>Andalucita left the area that connects repairs towards the lobby where you are. She reported on Tanzanite. While the first one took a while to go in to be repaired, Dioptasa only took a walk for a little over a minute until he returned. Andalucita then said that she had checked it very quickly and it had minimal damage. The same and even less for you two who, due to hardness, could not break against Tanzanite so easily. Dioptasa then approached you and waited for Andalucita to finish speaking while standing next to Zafiro. Andalucita called Taaffeíta, she spoke to her.(Andalusian) Taaffeíta, I was hoping that Kunzite or Fluorite would tell you that you had to come see me. And Diopside, she also knew about it, but it seems I can't trust gems with memory problems.
>He turned his gaze diagonally towards the ground, as if he had made a wrong decision. Andalucita then stopped thinking about it, for the very reason that she is the one who repairs them and cannot think about their counterproductive conditions. He didn't apologize, he just continued with what he wanted to say to Taaffeíta. This time she was a little more direct.
(Andalusian) It's about Topaz, um, Mystic Topaz, I need to tell you something about her. I know your shift starts soon. We'll just go see her and chat. So, join me here...
>She corrected so as not to confuse the Topazes, between who is asleep and who is helping in the infirmary. It is because the other one is inactive that Topaz began to be called only Imperial Topaz. Sapphire knows little about Mystic Topaz's appearance, but she does know his name from Imperial Topaz's mention in his moments of insecurity. Andalucita turned around to return to the hallway that connects all the areas. From the way he proposed it, it seems that he only invited Taaffeíta.

>>8579
kek it's good black. To tell the truth, I have quite idealized Taaffeíta's appearance for a possible second timeskip. If the time comes I will send you my recommendations I wouldn't be calm if not

>aldo
Andalusian appearance that I did not change due to lack of pics

>>8581
Crispy, yes. They creak like Crack Crack. That sound they make.
>All the emotion she had been filled with seeing Taaf bringing his hand closer to play along disappeared when she regretted it and decided not to touch her.

>>8582
>Despite her disappointment at Taaf's lack of cooperation, she decided to stay still until they finished talking in front of the library.
But that's a bit... Hello, Dio... Oh.
>She couldn't give Tan a full answer because Dio came out of the library at that moment, Tan jumped at her, broke, and they had to collect her remains from the hallway.

>>8583
>He didn't like Andy's look, it wasn't his intention for things to end like this nor was it Taaf's fault that they weren't outside waiting for the patrol signal. She would have returned as soon as Dio finished talking to Dio if other things out of her control hadn't happened.
Hm, good for you, Dio.
>He also couldn't feel very bad about what had happened. The accident gave Taaf a reason to talk to Andy about her gift, she had seen Dio secretly and had even saved her from a worse encounter with Tan-Tán. The only ones hurt had been Tan, who didn't mind breaking a lot, and Topacio, who would have to repair it.
Everything according to plan.
>She smiled evilly as she said that in a low voice. She would give herself more credit for how well everything had turned out, but she was content to leave it at that. Although it would feel much better to have the gratitude of her older sisters, the joy of having helped them so much already made her feel quite good inside.
I'm going to get our swords before Taaffy comes back. I have to be quick.
>He prepared to leave the medical area, go to the armory and return with what his group would need to patrol, they shouldn't have much time left to leave and he had delayed Taaf enough.
>He had helped two gems find important things and all before even going out to work. I felt that that day was going to be an extremely good one, everything pointed to it.

I will answer them in the new thread. It will be Wednesday. For now we will use the meta thread.

I already wrote the introduction for the following thread, it is this:

10^1500
Protons do not decay. All baryonic matter has fused to form a single element, iron. For the last million years, the burgeoning entity of inclusions has not stopped its lamentation. Designed to achieve as much of the final energetic state of the universe as possible, Chrysocolla repeats the same dream over and over again until the end of the cycle. And when it is finished, he wakes up, returns to a previous unstable state of his existence, and feels that beyond the absolute darkness, above this ultra-stable iron star, lies another terminal life form. She expresses her joy and excitement again upon realizing that she is not alone.

I feel like you don't understand shit kek And it's because it was planned to be a series of turns/dialogue for Kunzita. I could explain everything since it is the main problem of the role, but I would prefer to roleplay it.
So I thought that in the next thread we could dedicate a few answers to this to carry it out. I would just need one of you to volunteer, or it could also be a black person from outside the role.
The only requirement is that they play a disoriented and unknown gem. They could roleplay with the characters they currently have, but that would influence the role later.
The way it will influence is that I will change several events that I have planned for their characters. But you don't have to worry about that, I do it all the time kek So I suggest it too
For example, I entertained the possibility that it would be Alexandrite who inherits responsibility for Fluorite, but I ruled it out based on Taaffeite's answers
I handle many possibilities and the one I am presenting is also a possible ending for the role (So it is in this future future future)

If they don't want to or aren't clear about how to roleplay this, no problem, I would approach the issue differently in the future.
But, for now and the way I put it, what do you think? Any suggestions?>Aldo
Throughout the role I left several nods to this, if they found it or have theories I would have fun reading them.

92369
I only watched the first season of the Houseki no Kuni anime when it came out, I don't know much about this but I remember a lot of talk about Phos, the ship of Theseus and how the gems, the lunarians and the sea things that Phos talked to were humanity divided into three parts which were bone (gems), nerves (sea?) and muscles/skin or something else (lunarians). If you want me to guess I'm just going to think about that. Crisocola found another form of life other than gems and pyroclasts in the sea, she discovered something and now we are all going to come together to have the pacifist ending where humanity stops being divided. I had already thought that when Axinita talked about the moon and the yellow diamond, seeing someone other than her in the sky, it would be difficult to think of another theory because of the time I have been thinking about it and forcing pieces to accommodate my narrative.

I don't know if I'm going to do the Chrysocolla thing, maybe if no one offers first.

>>8582

It's not the same...

>Tanzanita's statement made Taaffeita visibly offended
>Breaking during a fight or training is something very different from just breaking because
>I wanted to be able to say a lot more about that topic but the conversation was interrupted before I could open my mouth again.
>He turned to Diopside as soon as he heard her voice only to automatically have to return his attention to Tanzanite the next second.
>In that short period of time he ended up witnessing how it broke again

>>8583
>>8585

Repairing them takes time and... it can't always be done, you guys... You understand that, right?

>Taaffeita couldn't help but look quite disappointed in Tanzanite while they were collecting her pieces, so much so that she didn't say a single word to him during the entire process.
>Once she retired or was far enough away that Taaffeita could not hear her, she headed towards the two young gems.
>To those who were seen with a serious face to inform them of the consequences of acting like Tanzanite
>Disturbing medical gems with easily avoidable breaks should be reason enough not to do it.
>But just in case that wasn't enough he commented under his breath about the possibility of breaking up and never being separated again.
>Something she herself didn't think about too much during the first decades of her life

Dioptasa said that someone should give me something but she was not very clear about it (...) I understand...

>His first reaction to Andalucita's comment is to believe that it was about that thing that he has not yet received
>You soon realize, both from his averted gaze and his silence, that this is not the case.
>His gaze diverts to Leucozafiro as soon as he hears the real reason, unable to say anything he just stares at him.
>Luckily for Taaffeita, Leucozafiro manages to understand what happened without having to explain anything else.
>So after assenting to his words he proceeds to retire together with Andalucita

It will only be a moment, I will catch up with you as soon as I can.

>Before Leucozafiro began to walk away Taaffeita turned towards this
>And with a calm voice he made it clear that he did not plan to take too long
>Whatever happens with Mystic Topaz is important, but he also can't afford to leave his partner unattended for too long.
>Especially since this is a gem less than her and therefore her responsibility

>>8584
In case Taaffeita becomes Taaf again, the option of which monkey to use will be a bit obvious, if that does not happen then I will be a little more lost as to which character to choose, originally I planned to use Crona instead of Nagato but looking at the images I was not convinced a lot of fetish in those fanarts

>>8586
I was thinking of going to see Crisocola at some point to talk about biological things with her, so if it's just that I can do it myself.

>Alexandrite inherits the responsibility of Fluorite
I already assumed that you were going to kill her as soon as I wrote about how my monkey never saw how they took anyone away, kek

>theories
I saw the anime of Houseki no kuni and I know several things about the manga about theories and so on. Due to the direction of the role, I don't relate any of this to what happened in the series, so I wouldn't know what to say about how the story is going to develop. The only thing I remember now is that at some point I thought about the possibility that humanity surrounded a good part of life with some atomic thing and that that gave rise to the microorganisms that make us up.

I thought they would make theories about the future, or specific events in the present like the arrival of Rutilo, Happy. But it's okay kek
>>8589
No, it is a different environment from the crystalline earth. It is a kind of limbo where gems return to what they were before but made entirely of iron. Those who are there are Crisocola and one more.
You could say that it is a kind of what if

I will present the situation well so they can respond. Although the majority will be dialogue, conversation, questions. I thought I could bring this mini event to the literature club, but it looks like you'll be role-playing it so it won't be necessaryI will continue with the first one to respond that turn. And since this is Thermal Chrysocolla (I'll refer to it that way from now on) I may censor some of your conversation to avoid spoilers. I also don't plan on it being all black kek

>Alex
If Alexandrita was not kidnapped she would have been another gem, she had several candidates. Aragonite and other gems starting with A

>Also
I made many images in many styles. Since I know I won't use them all in the next thread, I'll post them all at once.
The last one is the first one I made

Some things.

The image from the following thread. It is in honor of Kunzite, my interpretation of Kunzite kek

The images for this post turned out much better (>>8549) which is a shame.

If you don't want to use your characters to respond to the special turn of the 4th thread, you can use "Kianita"
Kyanita's appearance is that of Uruha Rushia.
It's not that it's Kyanite, Chrysocolla termica will confuse or not the gem in front of it as Kyanite, so they could use their pics.

**https://youtu.be/c9kohsC0Hzg?si=Ax7WWoqcHdMqK3wk**▾
And I came up with something for tomorrow, so the thread will be on Thursday.

>>8591
So the bark Padparadscha that Happy and Rutile mentioned is not a different number of Padparadscha but one made of iron/thermal? I don't think I understood.

In the future I only believed that Chrysocolla would find the pieces of Kyanite in the shells of many snails or that something related to that would happen.

I think the second image in this post looks good, also half of the Chrysocolla ones.

What is that Kunzite called or what is its source? Perhaps she does look much older than Taaffeita, but it is hidden with images that are not full-body. On the face you don't notice that much difference.

>>8590
As a player I am more focused on the experiences and knowledge that a gem must have rather than on the lore and as a character I have focused on aspects close to my monkey rather than the grand scheme of things. But so quickly I would say that the fact that the moon is "smoothed" gives more weight to what I said that there was some great war before, the same with Miss Pyroclast and her pad that seems to indicate that there is someone or something watching us

>a kind of limbo where gems return
Said like that it sounds like something we could explore in dreams but I don't know if that ends up going well with your idea of how these work for gems.

>>8592
>So the bark Padparadscha that Happy and Rutilo mentioned is not a different number of Padparadscha but one made of iron/thermal?
I don't think there will be a thermal Padparadscha anytime soon, it will depend on how the chapters progress.

>What is that Kunzite called or what is its source?
Merlin from Fate Prototype

>>8593
>lore
Nor have I given many opportunities for this to be made known, kek And the truth is that it may continue like this in the following chapters, But that there were conflicts 300k years ago, yes. The detailed history of gems spans only about 10k years

>dreams
I know I wrote that Taaffeite has been having nightmares, but as with the particular properties of gems I'm pretty flexible with this. Some gems dream, others don't, some's dreams are important and others' are not.

>>8594
>I don't think there will be a thermal Padparadscha anytime soon, it will depend on how the chapters progress.
I went a long way with this comment KEK
I don't want to create expectations, I just don't.

The weekend I will be busy, and next week the same or more, but on specific days.
I found time today, so I'm already writing shift. I'll post a thread in a few hours.