Sabina - Mr Buddwick, can I ask why is it that you so much cash? Dad did tell you were sports fan before becoming a workaholic...
Jimmy (James) - First, I was a sports fan turned captain and led teams on a winning streak...
Rachel - Oh yes, right after losing three times in a row.
Jimmy - Anyway, some I got from my parents… well after they said I was responsible enough. Then I wanted to get some of my own cash, we decided not to spend too much in one month. At the same time, I was forced to work at different places..
Rachel - You're welcome, he was quite lazy to start really...
Jimmy - Rachel dear, that's why I couldn't sleep normally for three months. So let me finish. So on one hand we collected money, AND at same time I watched sports games to win some money. And wouldn't you know it, given my experience I've bet on the right horse.
Rachel - It's true, I was worried at first if he was a fraud with money stealing. Bur luckily, the was wrong.
Sabina - To be honest the latter's far more believable.
Kevin - Huh mix of sweat and good luck? Everyone can do that.
Sabina - Sure how much cash do you have?
At that Kevin couldn't answer
Kevin – Anyyyway have you heard your son has open relationshipssss...
That grabbed their attention, frowning at him
Sabina slapped her forehead 'Stupid'
Rachel – Excuse me?
Luckily for him, an image was broadcasting in the hall room
The image was unusual even on a far away planet...
The boss ladies of the place Diamonds which were... odd since the image shows them being lesser in size...
Then there's popular Steven Universe smiling with eye bags and ice cream on his face,...
Then came a certain gem teacher with a cartoon like long nose.
Kevin chuckled a bit
Sabina couldn't get what she's seeing...
Neither could Rachel who shakes her head
Rachel – Ah my baby boy, sometimes your theatre dreams take you too far...
Now it was Jimmy's turn to facepalm.
Jimmy – Oh son, as if your school days weren't enough...
Peridot – Pfft wow looks like Yellow Dorito had some fun.
Lapis – That I do see. I worry for Steven though, he looks ... tired.
Amethyst – Hah Pearl, looks like you're not the one with biggest nose around right now.
Pearl – Very funny. But why is Steven's face like that? He isn't working at little homeschool anymore isn't he?
Garnet – He was helping to arrange the ball for a while. But I'm no longer sure that he told us everything.
Bismuth – Mmm well, we are giving him as much time as he wants but after this, I think we should keep a closer eye on him. Just to make sure...
Volly - ...I'd be doing that earlier if I were you...
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Steven – H-hey look on the bright side, you did come here to have fun right?
Jamie – Just kill me already Steven...
Steven sighs
Yellow – What is it? You are not impressed by my ability?
Jamie – The one that embarrassed me in front of whole city including some of my students?
Blue – Oh right, Yellow I think you should reverse that.
Then there came up a certain ex playmate and her rubies running to the Diamonds.
Spinel – Hey guys I'm ready for a stage! Not worried at all! I-
She then spots an unusual look her brown haired buddy had...
She chuckles and laughs
Spinel – If you wanna calm me down like this, you've made it!
Jamie – Oh c'mon! That's it!
He stands before Yellow waiting for usual nose
White – Go on Yellow, you had your fun. We won't taken seriously like this.
Yellow does exactly that and rubs her hand through his nose as it goes back to normal.
Jamie – Finally!
Spinel – Aww what a bummer
Steven – Uhm you forgot that the feed is on?...
They all froze as they looked back at the feed
White coughs up
White – Ahem I pardon for our late response. As I was about to say, we welcome the human kind on our home planet. I also welcome the gems that are here for the first time in their existence. We hope to leave a good impression on all of you despite everything before.
She let's Steven continue on
Steven – Yeah and I'm really proud of you all. The gems, the humans, we are all very different and yet we are all here together. 'For the long as we can' And I congratulate everyone The Diamonds, The Crystal Gems, and The Beach City residents who came here. You've made another step into a mutually better world!
He then pulls Spinel to himself
Steven – Let me introduce you my clooosest friend Spinel. She is one of the gems who'd love to befriend everybody here if she could... Right?
Spinel found it hard to respond for about 3 minutes, her words got stuck into her throat.
'Oh stars oh stars c'mon there use imagination or do something!'
Spinel – Heheh sure ya'll I'm glad you all came to my party! Or our party! Sorry!
And then pulled Jamie over to her side
Spinel – Here, you see the diamonds, Steven, this guy right here are as close to me as you could wanna be! I wish you all the same too! I mean not literally of course hahah.
Jamie internally slapped himself.
'Okay that's enough. What's with all the pessimism here? Lighten up'
Jamie waved at everyone
Jamie – Yeah to be honest, you're right. When I first met the gems I was surprised, I acted a bit differently. Thought not to offend them or else... but over time after getting to know them, I saw that we aren't that different on some aspects of our life. They can feel sad, joyful, pained, and free just as we do. Even when our existence is bittersweet..
For the first time, Steven was actually glad to have an actor on broadcast.
Jamie - Our first meeting also didn't go too well but eventually... heh you became a sort of a little sister to me, Spinel.
Spinel looked at him, his words felt real not simple playing and slowly she smiled.
Spinel – Yeah, that too. As I was saying, it's good to have you here... well at least most of you.
Blue Diamond – And we would like you to gather at the throne hall so that we could "dig in" as Steven puts it.
Yellow – Yes and you don't have to worry about us stepping on you anymore.
Steven, Jamie and Spinel didn't think the latter line was necessary to say, but it was fine.
The broadcast ended there.
Steven – Jamie, I owe you one here.
Jamie – Sure, and before you ask no. I wasn't acting. And I sometimes do wish to be lazy. Else I really slept less..
Spinel hugs him and Steven
Jamie – Oh here there Danger Noodle, I know this must've been stressful...for all three of us really.
Spinel – I know, it's just Steven and you... I guess you're my friends and I have you to thank that I'm here...
Steven did try to rejuvenate her though...
'Oh no, try not ruin the moment there!'
'OH ZIP IT ALREADY!'
Steven – Yeah well I'm happy you're happy...
Blue – I'm very head to see you're doing well.
White - Looks we are doing everything right.
Yellow – C'mon now lets not make your friends wait.
Kiki – Mm not the worst speech I've heard.
Kofi Pizza (Jenny Kiki Dad) – I've seen better. But done the best they could. I hope your mother and Bixbite handle it back home. But I admit this world does look beautiful like in a jewelry sho-
Kiki – NO NO NO don't mention that of all things here!
«You should listen to her»
He turns to see Vidalia sitting at a table next to them.
Kofi – And what's wrong with a compliment?
Vidalia – A jewelry store to them is like a graveyard to us.
Yellowtail – Mur mur mur mur
Vidalia – He said they'd freak out, thinking we are unhinged cannibals.
Kofi looks to Kiki who nods
Kofi – I see. Then I probably should warn your mother to keep her jewelry collection hidden away.
Kiki – Your what?
«I think I've come here not to hear about more anatomical comparisons»
They then look a Pryianka 'Sara' Maheswaren with her husband Doug, at the next table.
Doug – It's not like he knew. So let it pass this time. By the way where is your uhm Onion?
He didn't ask about Sourcream as he seen he was adult and safe enough to be on his own.
Vidalia – We just found someone who he can associate with.
Star Sapphire was currently exchanging eye contact with Onion.
They stared at each other, blinking a few times…
No words for a while
Then Star S admitted
SS – Hmm you're painfully silent.
Onion then pulls out a Steven doll, missing an eye and an arm.
SS – Interestingly accurate if we follow the worst scenario. Continue if you may
Jamie concentrated on his arm, calling for a knife.
He wanted to slice a piece of cake, yet failed miserably.
After seeing Yellow Diamonds ability, he remembered he had his own to train.
Lately he's been slacking off… Pearl won't like that either.
The string of his hair glows pink.
Jamie – Oh well, maybe I should give up the part of drawing out things from my head…
Moonstone – You do have a sword, maybe you should focus more on speed.
Jamie – Well no problem with that. I can turn it off and out. But I need to learn how to slow down.
Garny – From our encounter I see that you made some progress on that master.
Jamie – Can you stop…. Ah never mind. Anyway how are you doing? Is it strange being here?
Moonstone looks around the throne Hall , somewhat weirded out
Garny – It's a little different. Last time I was here kneeling before my diamond. Now, I do not. I guess it feel underwhelming.
Jamie wasn't too surprised but still frowned at that
Jamie – You didn't scare anyone here… did you?
Garny – Master I tried talk to other gems. Some were fine with me, but some either don't want to look me in the eye or chose to ignore me.
He can't say he's surprised at that either…
Jamie – Well progress is made. And you?
Moonstone – Well, neither Albite nor Orthoclase been here before, I feels trapping…
Jamie remembered the story she told him of her counterparts, being jailed away….
Jamie – Ouh holy smokes , I-I'm sorry I shouldn't have asked you to come here…
Moonstone – It's okay, I came here to see if I could do it. Looks like part of me still have reservations.
Garny – But are here, and… that means you are not a coward. Not that you faced the diamonds yet…
Moonstone frowns at her.
Moonstone – Huh, as weird as that sounds, you're right. I am not…
Moonstone then looks at the diamonds talking with Steven and his 'dad'…
Moonstone - And as for the diamonds, they are on a equal level now but I still should be careful.
Jimmy – Well there he is…
Rachel – And look, these two ladies are with him too.
Jamie sighs 'Oh well there goes your nose'
Jamie – Mom, dad I can explain.
Rachel – You're lucky we are at a ball here James.
Jimmy – Or else I'd give my opinion on your «relationshins» here and now.
Jamie looked puzzled 'Relationships? What's that supposed… oh no, did they found out. If so I'm definitely not gonna hear the end of it'
Garny – Is there anything you wish to discuss with us?
Moonstone – And can we help with anything?
Rachel - We will talk with you and Gregory too later.
Jamie now felt uncomfortable for dragging others into his parents antics…
Few hours have passed
People were eating, singing and dancing , generally having fun. The gems weren't left out either although most wanted to play on instruments with former Suspects.
With Yellow (Yelena) and Blue (Belle) Pearls showcasing their acrobatic moveset. Mostly Yellow liked to show off.
President Nanefua discussed something with Steven, with Rubies and Topazes guarding her.
Lars' parent met with their son after weeks of absence.
Spinel introduces her rubies to her quartzes. Got along well… Jasper? Well she says nothing and keeps patrolling.
Ronaldo tries to avoid her too.
Looking at all this, strangely he remembered one of the dimensions he visited with Otto Amethyst. Versions of Gems that were nearly burnt alive… his promise to visit them… he starts to regret it now since he's not sure he can fulfill it.
'Of all things to remember why did I recall this now?'
He didnt think about it before so that's a good question…
Perhaps it's because seeing the progress Steven and others made here, he feels like he's enjoying a better atmosphere than they are…
He feels like he is letting them down…
Volly – Is there something wrong? Why the long face?
Jamie gasps with Volly before him
Jamie – Wha-what is it?
She stretched out her ribbon wand around them like a magic staff
Volly – You look like you could use some fun. I mean you should be smiling too…
Volly of all people asking him that was not helping either.
Jamie - …. AH just thought about something. And you? How are you holding up?
Volly paused for a moment
Jamie – Vollyn?
Volly - ….. Well, I'm fine. I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be?
Jamie was about to continue before he got head pat from a certain ice harvester.
Jamie – Snowflake? You're here too.
Snowflake – Stars right I am sir. Glad to see too, though I don't know where you took that long nose…
Jamie – Very funny.
Volly/Vollyn giggled weakly, part of her was screaming for her to stop the madness that was about to come.
[We go on the other side of Vollyn's perspective]
«Good looks like all have come in one spot»
«How long do we have to wait? I'm tired of waiting»
«In a few moments, you can begin now»
«I see. So be it. It's time to reveal just how 'innocent' Steven Universe and this Playmate really are»
Well this should be interesting.
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