Talk:Peridot/@comment-26831137-20150925224047/@comment-26907535-20150925224645

my theory is she CAN, but she has been so reliant on her technology for so long she may have forgotten (though I agree with you that must mean her electrokenesis was from the suit). She might have an aversion to traditional gem weapons because of her love of technology. Her surprise over being able to hurt Stephen with her bare hands I think is indicative of this reliance as well. She doesn't believe anything is effective like technology.

I LOVE that real Peridots become unstable in Earth's atmosphere, and I think that is also playing into her characterisation. Might also be why she doesn't 'think of' summoning her weapon.