Peridot is the perfect team for Emil. He gets exasperated with it, and he is totally about to verb Peridot because there's just no good way to describe what's wrong with them. BUT, I don't think Emil would have done well on a supremely stable team, either. Acting out, even if it means there's drama every game, has given Emil a chance to be a protector even when he's not very strong, physically. He can pull himself together to help Ven or Cassie... which is really good for Emil, because it takes him a lot longer to reach that point in canon.

And honestly, his exasperation with Peridot is like the exasperation you have for your immediate family. "I CAN'T BELIEVE MY SISTER DID THIS!!" but if anyone messes with your sister, someone is going to walk away with a black eye.

What is your favorite team you're not on?