[ The fact that Steven hangs back like that honestly kind of hurts, but only because Peridot completely misinterprets it. She can't really help but worry that he's doing it because he's afraid of her, or doesn't trust her.

Peridot tucks her ears back, glancing off to the side with a frown. ]

I don't have a problem with beating people up or spitting acid at them if they deserve it. And I never have! But... I guess... It's different, now that we're fighting humans and not gems.