cinnabar.

[nonbelligerent]

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[globs]

... But not you?

[ they hear the implication in that statement. Strength is important to gems, too, so they understand; low-hardness gems like themself have a hard time contributing. ]

[nonbelligerent]

[he's quiet for a moment.]

I believe there's more to life than just power, yes.

[globs]

[ they nod their head. ]

Are you strong, Shess?

[nonbelligerent]

I'm hardly the strongest in my world, but I'd say so.

[globs]

... It must be nice.

[ they wish they were stronger - in many ways, really. ]

Maybe you'll be able to protect people here.

[nonbelligerent]

Well, I'm much weaker here, so who knows?