<p>Jasper respects strength. If it was just ruby to have beaten her, she would have had no room to complain and probably bowed out. She's way more redeemable than Peridot is because she's a warrior. Peridot however is too slimy to me. I doubt she's a sadist, I do think she's incredibly selfish and simple minded even though she's technician. Why her villainous doesn't stand out to you, I don't know. She has the artillery to do more damage than Jasper (robanoid's, ships, kindergarten, giant metal hands). Because she's so simple I'm certain she's following orders but her lack of morality and sense don't make her question that authority at all. Of course she couldn't stand up to the diamonds cuz I doubt she can fight up close (Amythest got her pretty easily) so Jasper was a definitely greater immediate threat but that was only because Garnet didn't know about that gem spillting staff. Once garnet figured that out, Jasper was out matched. Jasper is probably doing this out of her own code of honor, which Is why I love her and think she can be persuaded if she's overpowered "fairly". Peridot, however, has no code and is probably just scared to step out of line and is following orders. If she is redeemable, she probably won't come around for a very very long time. I think they found her ship in this upcoming episode so we will see.
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