Sat at your desk, you cradled your head in your hands as the numbers on the stack of reports in front of you dissolved into a blur, and you groaned. The promotion you had recently received certainly increased your pay bracket - significantly, in fact. However, you were beginning to question whether the extra work load was worth the credits. A glint caught your eye, and you cast your gaze to the crystal perched on your desk. Your new Cornerstone. Your new identity. Reaching over, you took the stone into your hand, the weight of it in your palm somewhat comforting - but also, a wave of unease washed over you. This stone was worth more than your life. What a terrifying existence. Your door creaked open, and you glanced up briefly, arching a brow at your visitor - a coworker of yours, Aventurine. Technically speaking, his rank exceeded yours, but the difference in power was so insignificant that you just rolled your eyes. He flashed a faux hurt expression at your reaction as you placed the stone back on your desk and returned to your work without a second glance.

“Ouch… why so bitter? I thought we had something special.”