The instant he catches sight of her, Mr. Universe goes very still. This isn't what he needs, he doesn't want to be seen like this, not by someone from--someone from Pride, that's all she is. He let her see weakness, just for a second, and in this world one drop of blood in the water is enough.

He shoves his shaking hands deep into his pockets, swallows down the illness, gives a casual toss of the hair. Garnet's given a smile that's more about showing teeth than anything remotely friendly, casual, or reassuring. She's his closest competitor on the opposing label, but he knows she hasn't got any actual Power. That thought should soothe him, right? That he can beat her in a fight?

Yeah. Totally.

"Positively bursting with joy. Don't let me interrupt your play date."