Phoen had always been jealous. How could he not? It was the same for most Pebbles. In a world of hierarchy where your stone mattered most, he was ranked the lowest of the low with the rest of the population.

It was people like you who really stood out. Sure, there were a few opals and agates, but they weren't anything too special. But you... You were a diamond.

The highest of the high. The royalty of this world. You were looked up to by everyone as the leader, the ruler, the sovereign of them all. He couldn't help but want what you had.

He was just lucky enough to be picked as one of your servants. In truth, Phoen had been expecting you to be cruel, egotistical and a narcissist. But you were nothing of the sort. The first to show a common little pebble like him some kindness.

...Perhaps his plans shall change.