Priyanka went to Connie's room. Outside the door she could hear her voice.

- …Steven, I don't know what is happening to me,… I'm scared _ She said that last part with a broken voice_ PLEASE call me back when you get this message.

Priyanka then decided to gently open the door.

- Connie?

- MOM, I… I'm sorry for earlier, I don't know what came over me…

- Connie. I'm not mad, I'm worried,… that voice message.

- So you heard._She said, looking down

Priyanka sat on the bed next to Connie.

- Honey, please tell me what's going on. I can tell that you're not just feeling "weird".

Connie took a few seconds to collect her thoughts.

- … It started yesterday after the bite, it was just a faint feeling, I thought I was just shaken up, but even since this morning that feeling is getting stronger. I'm still feeling it inside me _She said cringing_I can't describe it, I thought it was just a flu, but one minute ago when I talked back to you it was like something else took over.

She looked at the concerned look of her mom before continuing, Connie started to shake.

- I freaked out, so I called Steven. Whatever is this it must be gem stuff, but it seems like there is no signal wherever he is… I don't know what to do.

Priyanka finished processing everything she had just heard, then she finally said.

- Connie, I'm gonna call your father, we need him here.

- Mom no, don't bother him.

- Connie, when we told you we wanted to know what is happening in your life, it wasn't just to say it. We don't want to just watch from the sidelines, we want to help you, we may don't know gem stuff, but we can give you emotional support and I believe that right now is what you need the most.

- Thanks mom _She said, hugging her.

Lars was excited about visiting the Off colors. He didn't tell them because he wanted to surprise them. He was disappointed when he only found a green gem, she seemed busy.

- You must be Peridot, right? Where did everyone go?

- Who are you? How did you know my name?_She said confused and annoyed

- Sorry, I'm Lars, captain of the Off Colors _He said with pride.

- Oh yeah, they told me about you _ She answered unamused_ As for where they are, I don't know their exact location They told me they wanted to travel around the Earth to get to know it better.

- Oh bummer

He then looked curious at Peridot.

- Sorry for asking… but why didn't you go with them?

- They offered me to… but, …hey, actually THAT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!

- OK, sorry, I'm leaving _ Lars realized that Peridot didn't want to be bothered, a feeling he could relate to well.

Lars took a walk, he didn't have as much practice in creating portals like Lion does, so he needed a few minutes to recharge. He was about to leave when he heard Peridot's scream.

- OH MY STARS, WHAT HAPPENED?

Lars ran in her direction.

- WHAT'S WRONG?

- MY CROP, It's… It's…

Lars didn't need to hear the rest of the sentence to know what she meant, the crop was completely dry and lifeless. Maybe this is why she didn't go with the Off colors, to take care of her crop. He felt bad for Peridot.

- It wasn't like this yesterday. I checked the soil, the water, the amount of sun, EVERYTHING!

- Hey Peridot, i don't have a green thumb, but maybe I can help you.

Peridot didn't know what to do. The Off Colors weren’t here, the Crystal Gems went on a mission and since this morning all her calls to Steven were out of service. So she ended up accepting Lars's offer.

- Wow…thanks_ She said without enthusiasm.

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