And part of the reason they don't fuse Opal very often, despite both of them feeling like they're weak and need to be fused to be stronger, is because it's kinda hard to ignore your feelings for each other/hide their love from each other when they're the same person. And because of that, as well as other factors, such as their own personal problems with self confidence, ect, Opal easily comes undone, even though they can work together so well.
holy shiT THAT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE. You, friend, are a genius.












