Admittedly Pomacea Pearl wasn’t paying much attention in the “class”, much rather opting to ponder to herself about what led her here. It had been little over about five years(?) since “Steven” had come to Homeworld and convinced the Diamonds about the “error of their ways”. The Pearl’s Emerald was hit very hard by the news of the Diamond’s change of philosophy as it meant that her “services” as a military leader such as herself would no longer be needed in the New Homeworld they were building. To Pomacea Pearl’s surprise her Emerald had actually stepped down at the request of Yellow Diamond, most likely still seeing it as her duty to serve her Diamond. After that Pomacea Pearl was more or less “let go” and free to do what she wanted, but not after some initial resistance from Emerald. Very soon after Pomacea Pearl was made sure to remember that she wasn’t welcome amongst other Gems, the prejudice towards Pearls still being very alive.. especially towards “defective” ones.. Thus she wandered much of Homeworld’s former territories, always being unwelcome by the populace and moving on, that was until she heard about “little Homeworld” a place where she could stay and avoid the hate of other Gems.
When the class ended Pomacea Pearl wasn’t paying attention, still sitting in her seat once the other Gems began walking out. Just about a minute after class was dismissed Pomacea Pearl finally realized that it was over when she noticed how many “students” were missing. She slowly got up from her chair and walked toward the exit, “school” was over and it was time for her to make her way to her house.. the thought of her house calmed her, a place where she could be alone with herself and her things.
Before she left however, a fellow Pearl approached her. Admittedly she was a bit surprised by the other, not really expecting there to be many Pearls here besides one of the instructors. The other’s appearance also surprised her, it was clear that she had been a corrupted Pearl due to her unusual form and had been healed when the Diamonds came to Earth to heal the corrupted Gems.
Pomacea Pearl quietly replied, a little “weirded out” by the social encounter. “Greetings.. “Moth”.. I’m Pomacea Pearl.”
Moth’s ‘wings’ fluttered anxiously. Judging by the other pearl’s reaction, she must’ve moved too fast after all; part of her wanted to flee the social interaction, but the rest of her knew that would only make the encounter even more awkward than it already was. Time to just commit and see where it led, for better or worse.
She fidgeted briefly, adjusting her little pile of supplies. Easy, Moth. Easy. You can do this. The little pearl steeled herself, mustering what remained of her dwindling resolve.
“Pleasure to meet you, Pomacea,” she replied softly, stooping into a little bow. Wait, no, she didn’t need to do that. Old habits died hard, at least she didn’t try performing the diamond salute. That would’ve been next level weird. No luck on asking if the other gem needed help; maybe something else? Hm. “Been finding any of the classes interesting..? I know it can all take a bit of adjustment.” Especially for a pearl, Moth added silently.
“History certainly isn’t most gems’ favorite,” she admitted, “So I don’t blame you if it strikes you as a bit dull... I hope it isn’t boring you too much, though.” Moth liked the class herself, but couldn’t help noticing the abundance of snoring that often accompanied their teacher’s lectures. Funnily enough, that was actually how she’d learned what ‘sleeping’ was.
Though, she did have to admit that getting to witness historical events play out within the pages of a gem-powered book was a whole lot more exciting than scribbling notes off of a board.
