[she seems to consider this information carefully, turning it over in her mind with a little more seriousness than it really warrants. that's not a surprise - Lapis takes nearly everything too seriously - but the conclusion she reaches certainly is.
Naruto is right, probably. everything she's seen of him tells her that he struggles with finesses and delicacy, that tightly calculated angles will never be his strong point. and whereas she'd normally accept that and move on...that doesn't feel right, this time.]
...gems are made for different jobs. They can't do what another gem can for the most part, but that doesn't mean they're allowed to step back from a mission.
[she tilts her head to the side, regarding Naruto now. it's hard to tell why until she opens her mouth again.]
You'd probably be a quartz.
[she says it like the implications are completely obvious, as is the way she holds out her club for him to carry. listen, she is newer than the greenest little baby tree in the world to being supportive and positive of people. you have got to work with her here.]
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Naruto is right, probably. everything she's seen of him tells her that he struggles with finesses and delicacy, that tightly calculated angles will never be his strong point. and whereas she'd normally accept that and move on...that doesn't feel right, this time.]
...gems are made for different jobs. They can't do what another gem can for the most part, but that doesn't mean they're allowed to step back from a mission.
[she tilts her head to the side, regarding Naruto now. it's hard to tell why until she opens her mouth again.]
You'd probably be a quartz.
[she says it like the implications are completely obvious, as is the way she holds out her club for him to carry. listen, she is newer than the greenest little baby tree in the world to being supportive and positive of people. you have got to work with her here.]