A pleased smile rests on Rose’s face as Pearl makes her entrance, watching with satisfaction as even Blue Diamond begrudgingly turns her head to get a better look. Her movements are flawless and smooth, though Rose had been expecting nothing less of her. This was already going better than she’d planned.

As Pearl’s eyes meet hers, the corner of her mouth ticks up almost imperceptibly. The best part of having a new toy is the fresh need for approval, and this Pearl has provided that in spades. Even considering that she’d been made-to-order, the eagerness to please is exceeding even Rose’s expectations.

“You may rise,” she says with a nod, choosing to provide that approval with her tone rather than words, at least for now. “And come stand next to me. I want to show everyone how detailed your holograms are.”