[This is definitely a delaying tactic. How long til the other two (three, if the fusion had unfused, but that seemed unlikely) arrived? Probably not long.
When Malachite glances towards the most obvious exit, brow furrowing, it might seem like she's considering leaving. She isn't. She's just making sure there isn't going to suddenly be Alexandrite issues.
And then without replying she makes a snatch at the far smaller gem with four hands, rocking back on her hindmost set to do it; if she catches hold she's not going to hold on long, fully intending on hurling Amethyst directly at those bubbled gems scattered everywhere.]
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When Malachite glances towards the most obvious exit, brow furrowing, it might seem like she's considering leaving. She isn't. She's just making sure there isn't going to suddenly be Alexandrite issues.
And then without replying she makes a snatch at the far smaller gem with four hands, rocking back on her hindmost set to do it; if she catches hold she's not going to hold on long, fully intending on hurling Amethyst directly at those bubbled gems scattered everywhere.]