Ugh, either you're right, or these people are lazy. [Wait, what is she doing? Oh Diamond, what is happening? Is Lapis trying to poison her? A quick look around tells Peridot that everyone else is eating this candy. If they can do it, perhaps so can Peridot? Tentatively, Peridot places the green M&M in her mouth.]
Is this really a requirement? [So maybe it does taste better than toothpaste. She spots another bowl full of the colorful candies within arms reach. She grabs it, and shoves a finger full in her mouth.]