Though the shift is subtle, Pearl can see the widening of Garnet's eyes, and the swirl of guilt in her stomach has her quickly retracting her claws.

"I-- I'm not sure," she answered, surprised but oddly flattered by the offer. "I imagine it'd take a while, and I don't think you could do much to help with the digging... but thank you." A beat, and then she perks up-- "Oh-- but do you have an empty shoebox for him?"