Oh. The next time Garnet hears Pearl's voice she hesitates for just a moment more, before her hand smacks Pearl again. Even muffled, Pearl's voice sounds different. The way her back curves over Garnet's lap is different, almost like Pearl is asking without asking. She's letting Garnet know what she wants.

"Absolutely shameful. You should know better by now," and without thinking, she feels her hand connect harder against Pearl, and even the feel of denim against it stings her palm. It buzzes against her fingertips, this new feeling, and she breathes in sharply. She doesn't wait too long for Pearl's reaction before raising her hand again.

"I expect more from you, Pearl." Her hand connects even harder, and this time her free hand takes hold of Pearl's shoulders to keep her from rocking forward too far.