He doesn't know what happened. He's been trying so hard to focus on all the upsides if this situation, that Lapis's stark contrast to the forced normality of it has just shaken something loose. He'd been trying so hard, but the truth is, he's homesick. He's never been away from home for so long. Not really.
He doesn't resist her trying to pick him up - being carried is familiar and comfortable as far as he's concerned. His lion's tail bats and sways as she lifts him, and he wraps his arms around her for support.
"Amethyst is here," he tries to explain. "And so is Peridot. Time is all funny so maybe... You probably didn't notice. I... I can go home later, but I promised I would stay. I made a deal with the lady who owns the carnival so... I guess I work here right now."
What he doesn't want to explain is that he can already tell Lapis will have to stay too.
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He doesn't know what happened. He's been trying so hard to focus on all the upsides if this situation, that Lapis's stark contrast to the forced normality of it has just shaken something loose. He'd been trying so hard, but the truth is, he's homesick. He's never been away from home for so long. Not really.
He doesn't resist her trying to pick him up - being carried is familiar and comfortable as far as he's concerned. His lion's tail bats and sways as she lifts him, and he wraps his arms around her for support.
"Amethyst is here," he tries to explain. "And so is Peridot. Time is all funny so maybe... You probably didn't notice. I... I can go home later, but I promised I would stay. I made a deal with the lady who owns the carnival so... I guess I work here right now."
What he doesn't want to explain is that he can already tell Lapis will have to stay too.