"It's better than fighting against them. If we cause a fuss we'll make things worse for ourselves." Just. Do as you're told. If they do they'll be fine. Even if they aren't let go right away, if they listen to what their captors say things won't get worse, right?

Oddly enough, Lapis can recall feeling the same way she had when she had been trapped in a mirror. But these are Humans, not Gems. And she isn't cracked. She can speak, say what she needs to. It should be fine, right?

Her shoulders hunch together as she tenses.