#counting time

It was intentional that the Blorgons count time in bleps rather than seconds,

allowing the amount of time that elapses to not match viewers’ expectations.

Title: Counting Time

Summary: Of all the ways to go out, rotting in Gem jail never crossed Connie's mind.

Setting: While Steven’s out during Escapism

Excerpt:    

The first hour is the longest. Connie checks Steven's pulse occasionally, half-afraid he stretched so far his sleeping form would give out on him. She expects him to burst awake at any moment, good or bad news on his lips, and she honestly couldn't say if she would've preferred no help or the knowledge that they were bringing more people into this, but thankfully (not really) nothing happens.

Connie spends hour two on her phone, scrolling through the fanfics she'd kept open in the tabs. Unfortunately, that kind of thing sucks the battery, so she calls it quits and pockets it. She contemplates eating another protein bar, but Connie knew they should save them only for emergencies. They could- they could be here a long time.

Of all the ways to go out, rotting in Gem jail never crossed Connie's mind.

This is probably overdramatic af but in my defense being stuck alone and basically motionless in a dark cell for stars-knows-how-long can't be very fun and uplifting.

If I would be a disney princess I would have my happy end now! but all I can do is make a wish upon a star.