Time wasted. Clouds of dust and pathetic storms that produced more wind than moisture. A dry and uninhabited planet housed an equally miserable mission. "Find life," they said, "it'll be there, you'll find it before you know it." Pink Peridot was beyond upset at the circumstances. It had been 7 years. 7 long, grueling years and the lack of moisture and a proper day-night cycle had started to affect his soul and mind.

"Y'know, Peri, if you actually continued to do your work, we might have left by now." And the equally annoying assistant made his presence known.
"Leave me alone."
"Aw, but where's the fun in that?" Spinel stretched out on the floor, reaching towards the ceiling and looking not unlike a cat.
"You could find plenty of fun in the invasive sand." Peridot threw a glare, only getting a raised eyebrow that riled him up more than it should.
"We could find other things invasive," Spinel's voice betrayed the smirk that was hiding under their mask.
"You are quite possibly my least favorite being in the entire nebula." Peridot began to leave the building, deciding that 6 months had been a quite long time to avoid his work.

"This nebula's empty, babe, so I'm also your favorite!" Came the teasing reply as Spinel's voice grew quieter to an escaping Peridot, who only decided maybe 6 months would be an adequate time away from Spinel.

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