This is probably the strangest thing Garnet's ever done. It's not that she's cold or that she doesn't touch Pearl enough (she certainly does that.) But every time Pearl does one of her studying marathons she worries more and more. Not hearing from Pearl, wondering if anything's happened to her. Wanting to call or come by but not wanting to interrupt. Pearl puts too much on herself sometimes, and doesn't depend on Garnet enough. Or she can be too afraid to just say what she needs and so tries to go around saying it. Being direct is best.

She just missed her so much. And Pearl feels lighter, or maybe it's just her worry making her think so. She grows thoughtful as she continues to feed Pearl bites, pausing when she wants to take a sip of tea.

Garnet bites the inside of her lip. "I worry when I don't know how you're doing."