"You? This?" She replies, pulling her hand away from Peridot completely so she can gesture widely at her.

"Come on, Peridot. You know me, you know what I'm like." There's yet more fear flitting across their bond. "I know we're friends, but that's just it, isn't it? Just barnmates?" Her hands withdraw to her chest, clenching tightly in her own insecurity. It's been fine, but now there's this, and now it's pressing and right in front of her and she can't just pretend it's not there anymore.