"Technically my plants," Peridot corrects her, a bit of that dragon possessiveness creeping in. It's out of her mouth without her really thinking about it. Fortunately she explained to Lapis a while ago that her monster changes can make her act like this, so hopefully she doesn't take too much offense. "But yes. I have to maintain constant vigilance, in case some ill-intentioned faun or puca somehow manages to get in here."

She wrings her claws distractedly while she talks, keeping her distance from Lapis even though she's increasingly and uncomfortably aware that for some reason she like, REALLY wants to be near her right now. Physically near. Not just in the same room as her. Like she wants to sweep the witch up in her wings and add her to her hoard. It's extremely weird. Is this normal? Do all dragons act like this with their bonded?