"What?" Peridot wrinkles her nose, brow furrowing. She's not particularly sensitive about her looks (barring her height) normally, but still. Comparing her to a corruption? Ouch.

"No no no-- It's just the effect of this place, it has some kind of weird magic," she reassures her, gesturing with clawed hands. "I mean... it is technically contagious, in a way, but you won't get it from me! I promise."