If we look at this scene here:

I think this is before Peridot sees the message’s contents. The Crystal Gems got it first and is refusing to let Peridot see it.

I think they were trying to take it away, and Peridot, being desperate, rushes into the barn to get her robot. The barn’s wall is in shambles - she crashes through the wall, truck already in hand, demanding that Pearl hands over whatever she’s holding.

The Crystal Gem’s hands are up - they are trying to pacify Peridot, but they ultimately cannot hand over the message device. Which is why Peridot throws the truck.

Then there’s this scene. The background is the interior of Peribot - Peridot is still in her robot when she finally sees the message. So her attacking the Crystal Gems in the previous screenshot definitely preceded this scene.

Then this scene:

Pearl’s no longer holding on to the message device, which would make sense if this is after Peridot finally saw the message.

After that, this is what we know:

The Gems seem to be heading for the temple.



They have to get their fast, enough that they are using a helicopter (AmethystCopter?)

Steven is stricken, simply standing there.

So Peridot isn’t attacking them anymore - it’s more likely that she ran away. Why?

If it was a message saying that Homeworld is going to rescue Peridot, I think the Crystal Gems would immediately be attacking Peridot - to catch her, bubble her, stop her from being at any meeting place. Their weapons would be out, they would be super determined to catch Peridot.

Instead, everyone here looks worried, sad.

I think the message is an official statement of abandonment. And Peridot is devastated, acting out, running away in anger and grief. The Crystal Gems can understand how hurt Peridot feels, but they have to catch Peridot before she causes any more damage with her Peribot.

And, finally, if they do catch up with Peridot later, it would be well into nighttime. Perhaps like this?

Maybe, maybe it’s Peridot coming to terms, and finally befriending the Crystal Gems. Lion giving everyone a ride, Peridot’s in front with Steven, and they are all going home.