[her tone is firm, almost angry. for thousands of years her identity was the only thing that Lapis had, everything else having been stripped away from her - even her existence to the outside world. no one could ever tell her that she was wrong about that.
the fact that the protests seem to be upsetting Ghost just as much, if not more, doesn't even occur to her in her ruffled state. rather than asking if they're alright she turns on her heel abruptly, showcasing the teardrop shaped gem embedded between her shoulder blades. there's no mistaking it for anything but a lapis lazuli.]
it's fine, nothing can fracture this thread
[her tone is firm, almost angry. for thousands of years her identity was the only thing that Lapis had, everything else having been stripped away from her - even her existence to the outside world. no one could ever tell her that she was wrong about that.
the fact that the protests seem to be upsetting Ghost just as much, if not more, doesn't even occur to her in her ruffled state. rather than asking if they're alright she turns on her heel abruptly, showcasing the teardrop shaped gem embedded between her shoulder blades. there's no mistaking it for anything but a lapis lazuli.]