I j-ust wa-nt to be oka-y.

very low chance I'll come back to this blog. || au where Steven died and his gem was cracked || nickname: bubblegum || rp blog, semi-serious || send asks if you want, anon is on || mun: one-odd-daydream || death count: 0 || poof count: 0 || kill count: 0

[tired-steven-universe]

// Hello! I'll just reblog this under all my accounts because it's easier on me. I think I'm gonna go on a hiatus. Don't know how long I'll be gone, but roleplaying has become more like a chore as of late, so I'm thinking I need a break. I'll still try to be active on non-roleplay blogs.. or just my main. @one-odd-daydream if you didn't know!

This is fun and all, and I love everyone I interact with, but it just gets sort of tiring if it's all you're doing for months.

Still feel free to contact my main or send asks to muses. Thanks for reading!

- Mod Pidge

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

Hello?

*a tower appears in the clutter dimension- just outside of glitch city. It's the same tower that pink was put in for misbehaving, however there's a clouded glass in the window, and it seems like it hasn't been opened for ages. *

//@steven-universe-spinel @spinelwaitingforpinkdiamond @flippedpurity @fractured-steven-universe @cracked-ste-ven-u-ni-verse @cracked-pink-steven @rose-fucking-quartz @a-crystal-gem-spinel @gemless-steven @anyone who sees this! Open rp!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum spotted the tower. He began to head over, blank expression as always. Although, he was mildly confused. He just decided to write it off as Clutter Dimension weirdness..

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

*the tower was certainly the tower pink was put in. It's somewhat dusty, somehow. Nobody really seemed to be there. *

[cracked-pink-steven]

It seemed.. unlikely that a structure would just show up on its own. He searches for the door.

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

*Theres definitely a door up there- it's giant, fit for a diamond's size. Its about as high up as the windows, though the windows are close to the top of the door. There's no ladder or stairway up to it or anything- but it's definitely there. *

[cracked-pink-steven]

He blinked up at the door and looked around. What a perfect time to be cracked and not have his powers work properly.

He could.. definitely try to float up to it, but he probably wouldn't be able to.

The next best thing would be.. shouting.

"He-llo!? Is anyo-ne up there?!"

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

*...nope, no response. It looks like if there's anyone in there, they can't hear you. *

[cracked-pink-steven]

"Hm."

He's thinking of other ways to potentially get inside, in the case that there is someone in there..

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

*... it doesn't look like there's any other way in. The windows are way up there, and even there the windows have glass. *

[cracked-pink-steven]

Okay, well, if he can't find a way in, he's just gonna start.. leaving..

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

*... it can't really do anything to stop you. *

[cracked-pink-steven]

He still feels sorry about leaving it but.. he can't figure out a way in without injuring himself..

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

Hello?

*a tower appears in the clutter dimension- just outside of glitch city. It's the same tower that pink was put in for misbehaving, however there's a clouded glass in the window, and it seems like it hasn't been opened for ages. *

//@steven-universe-spinel @spinelwaitingforpinkdiamond @flippedpurity @fractured-steven-universe @cracked-ste-ven-u-ni-verse @cracked-pink-steven @rose-fucking-quartz @a-crystal-gem-spinel @gemless-steven @anyone who sees this! Open rp!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum spotted the tower. He began to head over, blank expression as always. Although, he was mildly confused. He just decided to write it off as Clutter Dimension weirdness..

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

*the tower was certainly the tower pink was put in. It's somewhat dusty, somehow. Nobody really seemed to be there. *

[cracked-pink-steven]

It seemed.. unlikely that a structure would just show up on its own. He searches for the door.

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

*Theres definitely a door up there- it's giant, fit for a diamond's size. Its about as high up as the windows, though the windows are close to the top of the door. There's no ladder or stairway up to it or anything- but it's definitely there. *

[cracked-pink-steven]

He blinked up at the door and looked around. What a perfect time to be cracked and not have his powers work properly.

He could.. definitely try to float up to it, but he probably wouldn't be able to.

The next best thing would be.. shouting.

"He-llo!? Is anyo-ne up there?!"

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

*...nope, no response. It looks like if there's anyone in there, they can't hear you. *

[cracked-pink-steven]

"Hm."

He's thinking of other ways to potentially get inside, in the case that there is someone in there..

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

*... it doesn't look like there's any other way in. The windows are way up there, and even there the windows have glass. *

[cracked-pink-steven]

Okay, well, if he can't find a way in, he's just gonna start.. leaving..

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

Hello?

*a tower appears in the clutter dimension- just outside of glitch city. It's the same tower that pink was put in for misbehaving, however there's a clouded glass in the window, and it seems like it hasn't been opened for ages. *

//@steven-universe-spinel @spinelwaitingforpinkdiamond @flippedpurity @fractured-steven-universe @cracked-ste-ven-u-ni-verse @cracked-pink-steven @rose-fucking-quartz @a-crystal-gem-spinel @gemless-steven @anyone who sees this! Open rp!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum spotted the tower. He began to head over, blank expression as always. Although, he was mildly confused. He just decided to write it off as Clutter Dimension weirdness..

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

*the tower was certainly the tower pink was put in. It's somewhat dusty, somehow. Nobody really seemed to be there. *

[cracked-pink-steven]

It seemed.. unlikely that a structure would just show up on its own. He searches for the door.

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

*Theres definitely a door up there- it's giant, fit for a diamond's size. Its about as high up as the windows, though the windows are close to the top of the door. There's no ladder or stairway up to it or anything- but it's definitely there. *

[cracked-pink-steven]

He blinked up at the door and looked around. What a perfect time to be cracked and not have his powers work properly.

He could.. definitely try to float up to it, but he probably wouldn't be able to.

The next best thing would be.. shouting.

"He-llo!? Is anyo-ne up there?!"

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

*...nope, no response. It looks like if there's anyone in there, they can't hear you. *

[cracked-pink-steven]

"Hm."

He's thinking of other ways to potentially get inside, in the case that there is someone in there..

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

Hello?

*a tower appears in the clutter dimension- just outside of glitch city. It's the same tower that pink was put in for misbehaving, however there's a clouded glass in the window, and it seems like it hasn't been opened for ages. *

//@steven-universe-spinel @spinelwaitingforpinkdiamond @flippedpurity @fractured-steven-universe @cracked-ste-ven-u-ni-verse @cracked-pink-steven @rose-fucking-quartz @a-crystal-gem-spinel @gemless-steven @anyone who sees this! Open rp!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum spotted the tower. He began to head over, blank expression as always. Although, he was mildly confused. He just decided to write it off as Clutter Dimension weirdness..

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

*the tower was certainly the tower pink was put in. It's somewhat dusty, somehow. Nobody really seemed to be there. *

[cracked-pink-steven]

It seemed.. unlikely that a structure would just show up on its own. He searches for the door.

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

*Theres definitely a door up there- it's giant, fit for a diamond's size. Its about as high up as the windows, though the windows are close to the top of the door. There's no ladder or stairway up to it or anything- but it's definitely there. *

[cracked-pink-steven]

He blinked up at the door and looked around. What a perfect time to be cracked and not have his powers work properly.

He could.. definitely try to float up to it, but he probably wouldn't be able to.

The next best thing would be.. shouting.

"He-llo!? Is anyo-ne up there?!"

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

Hello?

*a tower appears in the clutter dimension- just outside of glitch city. It's the same tower that pink was put in for misbehaving, however there's a clouded glass in the window, and it seems like it hasn't been opened for ages. *

//@steven-universe-spinel @spinelwaitingforpinkdiamond @flippedpurity @fractured-steven-universe @cracked-ste-ven-u-ni-verse @cracked-pink-steven @rose-fucking-quartz @a-crystal-gem-spinel @gemless-steven @anyone who sees this! Open rp!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum spotted the tower. He began to head over, blank expression as always. Although, he was mildly confused. He just decided to write it off as Clutter Dimension weirdness..

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

*the tower was certainly the tower pink was put in. It's somewhat dusty, somehow. Nobody really seemed to be there. *

[cracked-pink-steven]

It seemed.. unlikely that a structure would just show up on its own. He searches for the door.

[abandoned-pink-diamond]

Hello?

*a tower appears in the clutter dimension- just outside of glitch city. It's the same tower that pink was put in for misbehaving, however there's a clouded glass in the window, and it seems like it hasn't been opened for ages. *

//@steven-universe-spinel @spinelwaitingforpinkdiamond @flippedpurity @fractured-steven-universe @cracked-ste-ven-u-ni-verse @cracked-pink-steven @rose-fucking-quartz @a-crystal-gem-spinel @gemless-steven @anyone who sees this! Open rp!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum spotted the tower. He began to head over, blank expression as always. Although, he was mildly confused. He just decided to write it off as Clutter Dimension weirdness..

[rubyraisedsteeb]

New Steven Approaching!

*Lookie! A Steeb fell through a portal, landing face-first into the ground. He sat up, looking around.*

Ow.. where am I..?

//Tag timeeee @at-your-eternal-service @alexa-andrite @steven-hates-pink-a-lot @steven-flipping-universe @cracked-pink-steven @happily-ever-after-steven

[cracked-pink-steven]

A glitchy gem Steven looked at him with a slow blink.

"... Y-ou're in the Clut-ter Dimens-ion."

[rubyraisedsteeb]

The clutter deminsion..? I’ve never heard of that..

[cracked-pink-steven]

"M-ost if not all haven't bef-ore arriving. I'm Bub-blegum."

[rubyraisedsteeb]

That’s a pretty name! I’m Starbi.

[cracked-pink-steven]

"St-arbi is also a pre-tty name. It's nice to mee-t you."

[rubyraisedsteeb]

New Steven Approaching!

*Lookie! A Steeb fell through a portal, landing face-first into the ground. He sat up, looking around.*

Ow.. where am I..?

//Tag timeeee @at-your-eternal-service @alexa-andrite @steven-hates-pink-a-lot @steven-flipping-universe @cracked-pink-steven @happily-ever-after-steven

[cracked-pink-steven]

A glitchy gem Steven looked at him with a slow blink.

"... Y-ou're in the Clut-ter Dimens-ion."

[rubyraisedsteeb]

The clutter deminsion..? I’ve never heard of that..

[cracked-pink-steven]

"M-ost if not all haven't bef-ore arriving. I'm Bub-blegum."

[rubyraisedsteeb]

New Steven Approaching!

*Lookie! A Steeb fell through a portal, landing face-first into the ground. He sat up, looking around.*

Ow.. where am I..?

//Tag timeeee @at-your-eternal-service @alexa-andrite @steven-hates-pink-a-lot @steven-flipping-universe @cracked-pink-steven @happily-ever-after-steven

[cracked-pink-steven]

A glitchy gem Steven looked at him with a slow blink.

"... Y-ou're in the Clut-ter Dimens-ion."

[mindful-connie]

New Arrival

*A portal opens in the sky opens and a Connie falls out, panicking for a moment, but managing to slow their descent and land safely*

*They’re a good bit taller than most Connie’s, also sporting poofier hair, pink scars that glow slightly and pink eyes, not to mention a gem poking out of the top of their shirt*

What..? Where am I?

Wait... this is Beach City... why does it look so... wrong?

*Two voices only she can hear speak*

(I dunno Connie... but this is really weird...)

[Quite...]

//Open Prompt!

// @crystal-human-connie @alexa-andrite @carwash-steven @cracked-pink-steven @war-survivor-steven @fractured-steven-universe @connie-the-hugger pretty much anyone else!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum had simply been wandering before he noticed them. He gave them a quick look over from where he was before approaching.

"He-llo. Welco-me to the Cl-utter Dimen-sion."

[mindful-connie]

*They stare in confusion, hand going to the gem in their chest*

Pink?

[I am here...]

[cracked-pink-steven]

His neutral expression didn't shift.

"A ver-sion of the o-ne you.." he glanced at the gem in their chest, ".. h-ave."

He looked back up at their face. "I'm Bubbleg-um."

[mindful-connie]

*They didn’t like it when someone looks at their gem and they keep a hand over it, gripping it a little*

Oh... um... I’m Connie...

N-Nice to meet you... Bubblegum...

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum just.. focuses on their face.

"It's nice to m-eet you too, Con-nie. I apolog-ize, but there are m-ultiple versions of Conn-ie here. A nickna-me is.. necessar-y."

[mindful-connie]

Oh uh... okay... lemme think...

*They turn away, consulting Steven and Pink internally*

(Oh geez. My last nickname wasn’t that great...)

[A gender neutral name perhaps?]

(Oh that’d work. What about names of plants?)

[What about Ash?]

(Oh. That’s pretty good Pink!)

*They turn back to him*

Let’s go with Ash!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded at them.

[Name: Ash]

"Alrigh-t, Ash. Has anyone ex-plained the Clutt-er Dimension to y-ou yet?"

[mindful-connie]

*They tilt their head, recalling*

Uhhhhh... I guess?

Bunch of versions of people. Can’t die forever. Stuff like that?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded.

"Yes, st-uff like tha-t."

[mindful-connie]

Okay uh... is there anything else I need to know?

[cracked-pink-steven]

"Cur-ses. They happen at r-andom. Most of the ti-me they're bad."

[mindful-connie]

*They grimace*

Like what can happen?

[cracked-pink-steven]

"Things such as fo-rced honestly, hypnosis, beco-ming the complete opposite of your-self, someone from y-our world appe-aring temporarily, the po-ssibilities are endle-ss."

[mindful-connie]

That’s... terrifying.

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded.

"It is. It's somethi-ng most of us h-ave to put up w-ith, though."

[mindful-connie]

*They grip their arms, scars glowing a bit brighter*

*They look scared*

H-How do you just... put up with it?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum frowned just a tad at how they seemed scared.

"To be entir-ely honest, I don't kn-ow."

[mindful-connie]

*They take some deep breaths before nodding and mumbling to themself*

Okay. Okay cool. What’s one more unknown to deal with? Okay. We’ve got this. Okay it’s fine.

*More deep breaths*

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum just.. listened. Glitching as always. He didn't know if he could remedy this any. Curses were terrifying. He wouldn't lie.

[mindful-connie]

*They look at Bubblegum suddenly*

Hey uh... weird request!

Can I uh... have a hug please?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum blinked at them. Not many people asked him for a hug, so this was sort of surprising.

"S-ure."

He opened his arms for a hug.

[mindful-connie]

*They’re blushing but they hug him, thanking him quietly*

I’m sorry I just... needed a hug...

This is... really overwhelming for me...

[cracked-pink-steven]

He returned the hug.

"It's o-kay.. I'd be sur-prised if you w-eren't over-whelmed.."

[mindful-connie]

*They place their head on his shoulder lightly and take deep breaths*

(Hey... it’s gonna be okay Connie...)

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum.. hesistantly rubbed their back, trying to help soothe them.

[mindful-connie]

*It takes a few minutes but they calm down and back out of the hug*

Thanks... a lot for that...

[cracked-pink-steven]

"You're wel-come."

He gave them a tiny smile.

[mindful-connie]

*They smiles in return*

*They’re not sure exactly what to say now, feeling kinda awkward*

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum wasn't exactly sure what to say either. His smile quickly faded.

Awkward silence..

[mindful-connie]

*They rub the back of their neck*

Um... so...

Wanna talk about yourself? If not that’s cool!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum blinked at them.

"Th-ere isn't much to say ab-out me, other than I have an unf-ixable cracked gem. Whi-ch is fairly ob-vious.."

[mindful-connie]

*They wince a little*

[Unfixable? How?]

I’m so sorry to hear that...

Erm... why can’t it be fixed? If you don’t mind me asking.

[cracked-pink-steven]

He shrugged his shoulders.

"I'm not entirely s-ure. I think a shard is miss-ing, which do-esn't make sense, beca-use if that's true, I sh-ouldn't be alive.."

[mindful-connie]

*They tilt their head*

[I do not understand]

Why would missing a shard mean you wouldn’t be alive? I’m sorry for all the questions, I’m just confused. I haven’t... or uh, Pink hasn’t gotten cracked before...

(Thank goodness for that)

[Agreed]

[cracked-pink-steven]

He shrugged again.

"I'm.. not su-re? I haven't encoun-tered anythi-ng quite like my state be-fore, so I have to adm-it that this is confu-sing to me as w-ell. I'm sor-ry."

[mindful-connie]

*They wave their hand dismissively to the apology*

You don’t have to apologize! It’s fine to not understand who or what you are!

I mean look at me! I’ve been like this for... a while and we’re still figuring stuff out!

It just takes a little time. I’m sure you’ll figure stuff out eventually...

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum thought about it for a moment before nodding.

"I see. Alri-ght."

[mindful-connie]

*They nod in return, smiling*

So! Anything you wanna do?

We’ve been talking for a while, so I thought I’d see if you wanted anything. Food or something?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum really doesn't need to eat, so he doesn't do so very often. He shrugged his shoulders a little.

"We could go g-et food if you'd li-ke."

[mindful-connie]

*They smile at him, grabbing his hand as if on reflex and leading him to the fry shack*

Okay! Let’s get some fries!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum let himself be led and nodded.

[mindful-connie]

*They led him to their distinction and orders a bag of fries before sitting down on a bench with him*

Here we go! Want any?

*The eat some*

[cracked-pink-steven]

He shook his head at them.

"No, tha-nk you. I don't ne-ed to eat anym-ore."

[mindful-connie]

I know you don’t. I just thought I’d offer.

*They eat some more*

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded in understanding.

"I see. Tha-nk you for the off-er."

[mindful-connie]

New Arrival

*A portal opens in the sky opens and a Connie falls out, panicking for a moment, but managing to slow their descent and land safely*

*They’re a good bit taller than most Connie’s, also sporting poofier hair, pink scars that glow slightly and pink eyes, not to mention a gem poking out of the top of their shirt*

What..? Where am I?

Wait... this is Beach City... why does it look so... wrong?

*Two voices only she can hear speak*

(I dunno Connie... but this is really weird...)

[Quite...]

//Open Prompt!

// @crystal-human-connie @alexa-andrite @carwash-steven @cracked-pink-steven @war-survivor-steven @fractured-steven-universe @connie-the-hugger pretty much anyone else!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum had simply been wandering before he noticed them. He gave them a quick look over from where he was before approaching.

"He-llo. Welco-me to the Cl-utter Dimen-sion."

[mindful-connie]

*They stare in confusion, hand going to the gem in their chest*

Pink?

[I am here...]

[cracked-pink-steven]

His neutral expression didn't shift.

"A ver-sion of the o-ne you.." he glanced at the gem in their chest, ".. h-ave."

He looked back up at their face. "I'm Bubbleg-um."

[mindful-connie]

*They didn’t like it when someone looks at their gem and they keep a hand over it, gripping it a little*

Oh... um... I’m Connie...

N-Nice to meet you... Bubblegum...

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum just.. focuses on their face.

"It's nice to m-eet you too, Con-nie. I apolog-ize, but there are m-ultiple versions of Conn-ie here. A nickna-me is.. necessar-y."

[mindful-connie]

Oh uh... okay... lemme think...

*They turn away, consulting Steven and Pink internally*

(Oh geez. My last nickname wasn’t that great...)

[A gender neutral name perhaps?]

(Oh that’d work. What about names of plants?)

[What about Ash?]

(Oh. That’s pretty good Pink!)

*They turn back to him*

Let’s go with Ash!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded at them.

[Name: Ash]

"Alrigh-t, Ash. Has anyone ex-plained the Clutt-er Dimension to y-ou yet?"

[mindful-connie]

*They tilt their head, recalling*

Uhhhhh... I guess?

Bunch of versions of people. Can’t die forever. Stuff like that?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded.

"Yes, st-uff like tha-t."

[mindful-connie]

Okay uh... is there anything else I need to know?

[cracked-pink-steven]

"Cur-ses. They happen at r-andom. Most of the ti-me they're bad."

[mindful-connie]

*They grimace*

Like what can happen?

[cracked-pink-steven]

"Things such as fo-rced honestly, hypnosis, beco-ming the complete opposite of your-self, someone from y-our world appe-aring temporarily, the po-ssibilities are endle-ss."

[mindful-connie]

That’s... terrifying.

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded.

"It is. It's somethi-ng most of us h-ave to put up w-ith, though."

[mindful-connie]

*They grip their arms, scars glowing a bit brighter*

*They look scared*

H-How do you just... put up with it?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum frowned just a tad at how they seemed scared.

"To be entir-ely honest, I don't kn-ow."

[mindful-connie]

*They take some deep breaths before nodding and mumbling to themself*

Okay. Okay cool. What’s one more unknown to deal with? Okay. We’ve got this. Okay it’s fine.

*More deep breaths*

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum just.. listened. Glitching as always. He didn't know if he could remedy this any. Curses were terrifying. He wouldn't lie.

[mindful-connie]

*They look at Bubblegum suddenly*

Hey uh... weird request!

Can I uh... have a hug please?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum blinked at them. Not many people asked him for a hug, so this was sort of surprising.

"S-ure."

He opened his arms for a hug.

[mindful-connie]

*They’re blushing but they hug him, thanking him quietly*

I’m sorry I just... needed a hug...

This is... really overwhelming for me...

[cracked-pink-steven]

He returned the hug.

"It's o-kay.. I'd be sur-prised if you w-eren't over-whelmed.."

[mindful-connie]

*They place their head on his shoulder lightly and take deep breaths*

(Hey... it’s gonna be okay Connie...)

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum.. hesistantly rubbed their back, trying to help soothe them.

[mindful-connie]

*It takes a few minutes but they calm down and back out of the hug*

Thanks... a lot for that...

[cracked-pink-steven]

"You're wel-come."

He gave them a tiny smile.

[mindful-connie]

*They smiles in return*

*They’re not sure exactly what to say now, feeling kinda awkward*

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum wasn't exactly sure what to say either. His smile quickly faded.

Awkward silence..

[mindful-connie]

*They rub the back of their neck*

Um... so...

Wanna talk about yourself? If not that’s cool!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum blinked at them.

"Th-ere isn't much to say ab-out me, other than I have an unf-ixable cracked gem. Whi-ch is fairly ob-vious.."

[mindful-connie]

*They wince a little*

[Unfixable? How?]

I’m so sorry to hear that...

Erm... why can’t it be fixed? If you don’t mind me asking.

[cracked-pink-steven]

He shrugged his shoulders.

"I'm not entirely s-ure. I think a shard is miss-ing, which do-esn't make sense, beca-use if that's true, I sh-ouldn't be alive.."

[mindful-connie]

*They tilt their head*

[I do not understand]

Why would missing a shard mean you wouldn’t be alive? I’m sorry for all the questions, I’m just confused. I haven’t... or uh, Pink hasn’t gotten cracked before...

(Thank goodness for that)

[Agreed]

[cracked-pink-steven]

He shrugged again.

"I'm.. not su-re? I haven't encoun-tered anythi-ng quite like my state be-fore, so I have to adm-it that this is confu-sing to me as w-ell. I'm sor-ry."

[mindful-connie]

*They wave their hand dismissively to the apology*

You don’t have to apologize! It’s fine to not understand who or what you are!

I mean look at me! I’ve been like this for... a while and we’re still figuring stuff out!

It just takes a little time. I’m sure you’ll figure stuff out eventually...

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum thought about it for a moment before nodding.

"I see. Alri-ght."

[mindful-connie]

*They nod in return, smiling*

So! Anything you wanna do?

We’ve been talking for a while, so I thought I’d see if you wanted anything. Food or something?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum really doesn't need to eat, so he doesn't do so very often. He shrugged his shoulders a little.

"We could go g-et food if you'd li-ke."

[mindful-connie]

*They smile at him, grabbing his hand as if on reflex and leading him to the fry shack*

Okay! Let’s get some fries!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum let himself be led and nodded.

[mindful-connie]

*They led him to their distinction and orders a bag of fries before sitting down on a bench with him*

Here we go! Want any?

*The eat some*

[cracked-pink-steven]

He shook his head at them.

"No, tha-nk you. I don't ne-ed to eat anym-ore."

[mindful-connie]

New Arrival

*A portal opens in the sky opens and a Connie falls out, panicking for a moment, but managing to slow their descent and land safely*

*They’re a good bit taller than most Connie’s, also sporting poofier hair, pink scars that glow slightly and pink eyes, not to mention a gem poking out of the top of their shirt*

What..? Where am I?

Wait... this is Beach City... why does it look so... wrong?

*Two voices only she can hear speak*

(I dunno Connie... but this is really weird...)

[Quite...]

//Open Prompt!

// @crystal-human-connie @alexa-andrite @carwash-steven @cracked-pink-steven @war-survivor-steven @fractured-steven-universe @connie-the-hugger pretty much anyone else!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum had simply been wandering before he noticed them. He gave them a quick look over from where he was before approaching.

"He-llo. Welco-me to the Cl-utter Dimen-sion."

[mindful-connie]

*They stare in confusion, hand going to the gem in their chest*

Pink?

[I am here...]

[cracked-pink-steven]

His neutral expression didn't shift.

"A ver-sion of the o-ne you.." he glanced at the gem in their chest, ".. h-ave."

He looked back up at their face. "I'm Bubbleg-um."

[mindful-connie]

*They didn’t like it when someone looks at their gem and they keep a hand over it, gripping it a little*

Oh... um... I’m Connie...

N-Nice to meet you... Bubblegum...

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum just.. focuses on their face.

"It's nice to m-eet you too, Con-nie. I apolog-ize, but there are m-ultiple versions of Conn-ie here. A nickna-me is.. necessar-y."

[mindful-connie]

Oh uh... okay... lemme think...

*They turn away, consulting Steven and Pink internally*

(Oh geez. My last nickname wasn’t that great...)

[A gender neutral name perhaps?]

(Oh that’d work. What about names of plants?)

[What about Ash?]

(Oh. That’s pretty good Pink!)

*They turn back to him*

Let’s go with Ash!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded at them.

[Name: Ash]

"Alrigh-t, Ash. Has anyone ex-plained the Clutt-er Dimension to y-ou yet?"

[mindful-connie]

*They tilt their head, recalling*

Uhhhhh... I guess?

Bunch of versions of people. Can’t die forever. Stuff like that?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded.

"Yes, st-uff like tha-t."

[mindful-connie]

Okay uh... is there anything else I need to know?

[cracked-pink-steven]

"Cur-ses. They happen at r-andom. Most of the ti-me they're bad."

[mindful-connie]

*They grimace*

Like what can happen?

[cracked-pink-steven]

"Things such as fo-rced honestly, hypnosis, beco-ming the complete opposite of your-self, someone from y-our world appe-aring temporarily, the po-ssibilities are endle-ss."

[mindful-connie]

That’s... terrifying.

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded.

"It is. It's somethi-ng most of us h-ave to put up w-ith, though."

[mindful-connie]

*They grip their arms, scars glowing a bit brighter*

*They look scared*

H-How do you just... put up with it?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum frowned just a tad at how they seemed scared.

"To be entir-ely honest, I don't kn-ow."

[mindful-connie]

*They take some deep breaths before nodding and mumbling to themself*

Okay. Okay cool. What’s one more unknown to deal with? Okay. We’ve got this. Okay it’s fine.

*More deep breaths*

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum just.. listened. Glitching as always. He didn't know if he could remedy this any. Curses were terrifying. He wouldn't lie.

[mindful-connie]

*They look at Bubblegum suddenly*

Hey uh... weird request!

Can I uh... have a hug please?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum blinked at them. Not many people asked him for a hug, so this was sort of surprising.

"S-ure."

He opened his arms for a hug.

[mindful-connie]

*They’re blushing but they hug him, thanking him quietly*

I’m sorry I just... needed a hug...

This is... really overwhelming for me...

[cracked-pink-steven]

He returned the hug.

"It's o-kay.. I'd be sur-prised if you w-eren't over-whelmed.."

[mindful-connie]

*They place their head on his shoulder lightly and take deep breaths*

(Hey... it’s gonna be okay Connie...)

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum.. hesistantly rubbed their back, trying to help soothe them.

[mindful-connie]

*It takes a few minutes but they calm down and back out of the hug*

Thanks... a lot for that...

[cracked-pink-steven]

"You're wel-come."

He gave them a tiny smile.

[mindful-connie]

*They smiles in return*

*They’re not sure exactly what to say now, feeling kinda awkward*

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum wasn't exactly sure what to say either. His smile quickly faded.

Awkward silence..

[mindful-connie]

*They rub the back of their neck*

Um... so...

Wanna talk about yourself? If not that’s cool!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum blinked at them.

"Th-ere isn't much to say ab-out me, other than I have an unf-ixable cracked gem. Whi-ch is fairly ob-vious.."

[mindful-connie]

*They wince a little*

[Unfixable? How?]

I’m so sorry to hear that...

Erm... why can’t it be fixed? If you don’t mind me asking.

[cracked-pink-steven]

He shrugged his shoulders.

"I'm not entirely s-ure. I think a shard is miss-ing, which do-esn't make sense, beca-use if that's true, I sh-ouldn't be alive.."

[mindful-connie]

*They tilt their head*

[I do not understand]

Why would missing a shard mean you wouldn’t be alive? I’m sorry for all the questions, I’m just confused. I haven’t... or uh, Pink hasn’t gotten cracked before...

(Thank goodness for that)

[Agreed]

[cracked-pink-steven]

He shrugged again.

"I'm.. not su-re? I haven't encoun-tered anythi-ng quite like my state be-fore, so I have to adm-it that this is confu-sing to me as w-ell. I'm sor-ry."

[mindful-connie]

*They wave their hand dismissively to the apology*

You don’t have to apologize! It’s fine to not understand who or what you are!

I mean look at me! I’ve been like this for... a while and we’re still figuring stuff out!

It just takes a little time. I’m sure you’ll figure stuff out eventually...

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum thought about it for a moment before nodding.

"I see. Alri-ght."

[mindful-connie]

*They nod in return, smiling*

So! Anything you wanna do?

We’ve been talking for a while, so I thought I’d see if you wanted anything. Food or something?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum really doesn't need to eat, so he doesn't do so very often. He shrugged his shoulders a little.

"We could go g-et food if you'd li-ke."

[mindful-connie]

*They smile at him, grabbing his hand as if on reflex and leading him to the fry shack*

Okay! Let’s get some fries!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum let himself be led and nodded.

[mindful-connie]

New Arrival

*A portal opens in the sky opens and a Connie falls out, panicking for a moment, but managing to slow their descent and land safely*

*They’re a good bit taller than most Connie’s, also sporting poofier hair, pink scars that glow slightly and pink eyes, not to mention a gem poking out of the top of their shirt*

What..? Where am I?

Wait... this is Beach City... why does it look so... wrong?

*Two voices only she can hear speak*

(I dunno Connie... but this is really weird...)

[Quite...]

//Open Prompt!

// @crystal-human-connie @alexa-andrite @carwash-steven @cracked-pink-steven @war-survivor-steven @fractured-steven-universe @connie-the-hugger pretty much anyone else!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum had simply been wandering before he noticed them. He gave them a quick look over from where he was before approaching.

"He-llo. Welco-me to the Cl-utter Dimen-sion."

[mindful-connie]

*They stare in confusion, hand going to the gem in their chest*

Pink?

[I am here...]

[cracked-pink-steven]

His neutral expression didn't shift.

"A ver-sion of the o-ne you.." he glanced at the gem in their chest, ".. h-ave."

He looked back up at their face. "I'm Bubbleg-um."

[mindful-connie]

*They didn’t like it when someone looks at their gem and they keep a hand over it, gripping it a little*

Oh... um... I’m Connie...

N-Nice to meet you... Bubblegum...

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum just.. focuses on their face.

"It's nice to m-eet you too, Con-nie. I apolog-ize, but there are m-ultiple versions of Conn-ie here. A nickna-me is.. necessar-y."

[mindful-connie]

Oh uh... okay... lemme think...

*They turn away, consulting Steven and Pink internally*

(Oh geez. My last nickname wasn’t that great...)

[A gender neutral name perhaps?]

(Oh that’d work. What about names of plants?)

[What about Ash?]

(Oh. That’s pretty good Pink!)

*They turn back to him*

Let’s go with Ash!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded at them.

[Name: Ash]

"Alrigh-t, Ash. Has anyone ex-plained the Clutt-er Dimension to y-ou yet?"

[mindful-connie]

*They tilt their head, recalling*

Uhhhhh... I guess?

Bunch of versions of people. Can’t die forever. Stuff like that?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded.

"Yes, st-uff like tha-t."

[mindful-connie]

Okay uh... is there anything else I need to know?

[cracked-pink-steven]

"Cur-ses. They happen at r-andom. Most of the ti-me they're bad."

[mindful-connie]

*They grimace*

Like what can happen?

[cracked-pink-steven]

"Things such as fo-rced honestly, hypnosis, beco-ming the complete opposite of your-self, someone from y-our world appe-aring temporarily, the po-ssibilities are endle-ss."

[mindful-connie]

That’s... terrifying.

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded.

"It is. It's somethi-ng most of us h-ave to put up w-ith, though."

[mindful-connie]

*They grip their arms, scars glowing a bit brighter*

*They look scared*

H-How do you just... put up with it?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum frowned just a tad at how they seemed scared.

"To be entir-ely honest, I don't kn-ow."

[mindful-connie]

*They take some deep breaths before nodding and mumbling to themself*

Okay. Okay cool. What’s one more unknown to deal with? Okay. We’ve got this. Okay it’s fine.

*More deep breaths*

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum just.. listened. Glitching as always. He didn't know if he could remedy this any. Curses were terrifying. He wouldn't lie.

[mindful-connie]

*They look at Bubblegum suddenly*

Hey uh... weird request!

Can I uh... have a hug please?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum blinked at them. Not many people asked him for a hug, so this was sort of surprising.

"S-ure."

He opened his arms for a hug.

[mindful-connie]

*They’re blushing but they hug him, thanking him quietly*

I’m sorry I just... needed a hug...

This is... really overwhelming for me...

[cracked-pink-steven]

He returned the hug.

"It's o-kay.. I'd be sur-prised if you w-eren't over-whelmed.."

[mindful-connie]

*They place their head on his shoulder lightly and take deep breaths*

(Hey... it’s gonna be okay Connie...)

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum.. hesistantly rubbed their back, trying to help soothe them.

[mindful-connie]

*It takes a few minutes but they calm down and back out of the hug*

Thanks... a lot for that...

[cracked-pink-steven]

"You're wel-come."

He gave them a tiny smile.

[mindful-connie]

*They smiles in return*

*They’re not sure exactly what to say now, feeling kinda awkward*

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum wasn't exactly sure what to say either. His smile quickly faded.

Awkward silence..

[mindful-connie]

*They rub the back of their neck*

Um... so...

Wanna talk about yourself? If not that’s cool!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum blinked at them.

"Th-ere isn't much to say ab-out me, other than I have an unf-ixable cracked gem. Whi-ch is fairly ob-vious.."

[mindful-connie]

*They wince a little*

[Unfixable? How?]

I’m so sorry to hear that...

Erm... why can’t it be fixed? If you don’t mind me asking.

[cracked-pink-steven]

He shrugged his shoulders.

"I'm not entirely s-ure. I think a shard is miss-ing, which do-esn't make sense, beca-use if that's true, I sh-ouldn't be alive.."

[mindful-connie]

*They tilt their head*

[I do not understand]

Why would missing a shard mean you wouldn’t be alive? I’m sorry for all the questions, I’m just confused. I haven’t... or uh, Pink hasn’t gotten cracked before...

(Thank goodness for that)

[Agreed]

[cracked-pink-steven]

He shrugged again.

"I'm.. not su-re? I haven't encoun-tered anythi-ng quite like my state be-fore, so I have to adm-it that this is confu-sing to me as w-ell. I'm sor-ry."

[mindful-connie]

*They wave their hand dismissively to the apology*

You don’t have to apologize! It’s fine to not understand who or what you are!

I mean look at me! I’ve been like this for... a while and we’re still figuring stuff out!

It just takes a little time. I’m sure you’ll figure stuff out eventually...

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum thought about it for a moment before nodding.

"I see. Alri-ght."

[mindful-connie]

*They nod in return, smiling*

So! Anything you wanna do?

We’ve been talking for a while, so I thought I’d see if you wanted anything. Food or something?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum really doesn't need to eat, so he doesn't do so very often. He shrugged his shoulders a little.

"We could go g-et food if you'd li-ke."

[mindful-connie]

New Arrival

*A portal opens in the sky opens and a Connie falls out, panicking for a moment, but managing to slow their descent and land safely*

*They’re a good bit taller than most Connie’s, also sporting poofier hair, pink scars that glow slightly and pink eyes, not to mention a gem poking out of the top of their shirt*

What..? Where am I?

Wait... this is Beach City... why does it look so... wrong?

*Two voices only she can hear speak*

(I dunno Connie... but this is really weird...)

[Quite...]

//Open Prompt!

// @crystal-human-connie @alexa-andrite @carwash-steven @cracked-pink-steven @war-survivor-steven @fractured-steven-universe @connie-the-hugger pretty much anyone else!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum had simply been wandering before he noticed them. He gave them a quick look over from where he was before approaching.

"He-llo. Welco-me to the Cl-utter Dimen-sion."

[mindful-connie]

*They stare in confusion, hand going to the gem in their chest*

Pink?

[I am here...]

[cracked-pink-steven]

His neutral expression didn't shift.

"A ver-sion of the o-ne you.." he glanced at the gem in their chest, ".. h-ave."

He looked back up at their face. "I'm Bubbleg-um."

[mindful-connie]

*They didn’t like it when someone looks at their gem and they keep a hand over it, gripping it a little*

Oh... um... I’m Connie...

N-Nice to meet you... Bubblegum...

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum just.. focuses on their face.

"It's nice to m-eet you too, Con-nie. I apolog-ize, but there are m-ultiple versions of Conn-ie here. A nickna-me is.. necessar-y."

[mindful-connie]

Oh uh... okay... lemme think...

*They turn away, consulting Steven and Pink internally*

(Oh geez. My last nickname wasn’t that great...)

[A gender neutral name perhaps?]

(Oh that’d work. What about names of plants?)

[What about Ash?]

(Oh. That’s pretty good Pink!)

*They turn back to him*

Let’s go with Ash!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded at them.

[Name: Ash]

"Alrigh-t, Ash. Has anyone ex-plained the Clutt-er Dimension to y-ou yet?"

[mindful-connie]

*They tilt their head, recalling*

Uhhhhh... I guess?

Bunch of versions of people. Can’t die forever. Stuff like that?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded.

"Yes, st-uff like tha-t."

[mindful-connie]

Okay uh... is there anything else I need to know?

[cracked-pink-steven]

"Cur-ses. They happen at r-andom. Most of the ti-me they're bad."

[mindful-connie]

*They grimace*

Like what can happen?

[cracked-pink-steven]

"Things such as fo-rced honestly, hypnosis, beco-ming the complete opposite of your-self, someone from y-our world appe-aring temporarily, the po-ssibilities are endle-ss."

[mindful-connie]

That’s... terrifying.

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded.

"It is. It's somethi-ng most of us h-ave to put up w-ith, though."

[mindful-connie]

*They grip their arms, scars glowing a bit brighter*

*They look scared*

H-How do you just... put up with it?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum frowned just a tad at how they seemed scared.

"To be entir-ely honest, I don't kn-ow."

[mindful-connie]

*They take some deep breaths before nodding and mumbling to themself*

Okay. Okay cool. What’s one more unknown to deal with? Okay. We’ve got this. Okay it’s fine.

*More deep breaths*

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum just.. listened. Glitching as always. He didn't know if he could remedy this any. Curses were terrifying. He wouldn't lie.

[mindful-connie]

*They look at Bubblegum suddenly*

Hey uh... weird request!

Can I uh... have a hug please?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum blinked at them. Not many people asked him for a hug, so this was sort of surprising.

"S-ure."

He opened his arms for a hug.

[mindful-connie]

*They’re blushing but they hug him, thanking him quietly*

I’m sorry I just... needed a hug...

This is... really overwhelming for me...

[cracked-pink-steven]

He returned the hug.

"It's o-kay.. I'd be sur-prised if you w-eren't over-whelmed.."

[mindful-connie]

*They place their head on his shoulder lightly and take deep breaths*

(Hey... it’s gonna be okay Connie...)

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum.. hesistantly rubbed their back, trying to help soothe them.

[mindful-connie]

*It takes a few minutes but they calm down and back out of the hug*

Thanks... a lot for that...

[cracked-pink-steven]

"You're wel-come."

He gave them a tiny smile.

[mindful-connie]

*They smiles in return*

*They’re not sure exactly what to say now, feeling kinda awkward*

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum wasn't exactly sure what to say either. His smile quickly faded.

Awkward silence..

[mindful-connie]

*They rub the back of their neck*

Um... so...

Wanna talk about yourself? If not that’s cool!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum blinked at them.

"Th-ere isn't much to say ab-out me, other than I have an unf-ixable cracked gem. Whi-ch is fairly ob-vious.."

[mindful-connie]

*They wince a little*

[Unfixable? How?]

I’m so sorry to hear that...

Erm... why can’t it be fixed? If you don’t mind me asking.

[cracked-pink-steven]

He shrugged his shoulders.

"I'm not entirely s-ure. I think a shard is miss-ing, which do-esn't make sense, beca-use if that's true, I sh-ouldn't be alive.."

[mindful-connie]

*They tilt their head*

[I do not understand]

Why would missing a shard mean you wouldn’t be alive? I’m sorry for all the questions, I’m just confused. I haven’t... or uh, Pink hasn’t gotten cracked before...

(Thank goodness for that)

[Agreed]

[cracked-pink-steven]

He shrugged again.

"I'm.. not su-re? I haven't encoun-tered anythi-ng quite like my state be-fore, so I have to adm-it that this is confu-sing to me as w-ell. I'm sor-ry."

[mindful-connie]

*They wave their hand dismissively to the apology*

You don’t have to apologize! It’s fine to not understand who or what you are!

I mean look at me! I’ve been like this for... a while and we’re still figuring stuff out!

It just takes a little time. I’m sure you’ll figure stuff out eventually...

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum thought about it for a moment before nodding.

"I see. Alri-ght."

[mindful-connie]

New Arrival

*A portal opens in the sky opens and a Connie falls out, panicking for a moment, but managing to slow their descent and land safely*

*They’re a good bit taller than most Connie’s, also sporting poofier hair, pink scars that glow slightly and pink eyes, not to mention a gem poking out of the top of their shirt*

What..? Where am I?

Wait... this is Beach City... why does it look so... wrong?

*Two voices only she can hear speak*

(I dunno Connie... but this is really weird...)

[Quite...]

//Open Prompt!

// @crystal-human-connie @alexa-andrite @carwash-steven @cracked-pink-steven @war-survivor-steven @fractured-steven-universe @connie-the-hugger pretty much anyone else!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum had simply been wandering before he noticed them. He gave them a quick look over from where he was before approaching.

"He-llo. Welco-me to the Cl-utter Dimen-sion."

[mindful-connie]

*They stare in confusion, hand going to the gem in their chest*

Pink?

[I am here...]

[cracked-pink-steven]

His neutral expression didn't shift.

"A ver-sion of the o-ne you.." he glanced at the gem in their chest, ".. h-ave."

He looked back up at their face. "I'm Bubbleg-um."

[mindful-connie]

*They didn’t like it when someone looks at their gem and they keep a hand over it, gripping it a little*

Oh... um... I’m Connie...

N-Nice to meet you... Bubblegum...

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum just.. focuses on their face.

"It's nice to m-eet you too, Con-nie. I apolog-ize, but there are m-ultiple versions of Conn-ie here. A nickna-me is.. necessar-y."

[mindful-connie]

Oh uh... okay... lemme think...

*They turn away, consulting Steven and Pink internally*

(Oh geez. My last nickname wasn’t that great...)

[A gender neutral name perhaps?]

(Oh that’d work. What about names of plants?)

[What about Ash?]

(Oh. That’s pretty good Pink!)

*They turn back to him*

Let’s go with Ash!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded at them.

[Name: Ash]

"Alrigh-t, Ash. Has anyone ex-plained the Clutt-er Dimension to y-ou yet?"

[mindful-connie]

*They tilt their head, recalling*

Uhhhhh... I guess?

Bunch of versions of people. Can’t die forever. Stuff like that?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded.

"Yes, st-uff like tha-t."

[mindful-connie]

Okay uh... is there anything else I need to know?

[cracked-pink-steven]

"Cur-ses. They happen at r-andom. Most of the ti-me they're bad."

[mindful-connie]

*They grimace*

Like what can happen?

[cracked-pink-steven]

"Things such as fo-rced honestly, hypnosis, beco-ming the complete opposite of your-self, someone from y-our world appe-aring temporarily, the po-ssibilities are endle-ss."

[mindful-connie]

That’s... terrifying.

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded.

"It is. It's somethi-ng most of us h-ave to put up w-ith, though."

[mindful-connie]

*They grip their arms, scars glowing a bit brighter*

*They look scared*

H-How do you just... put up with it?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum frowned just a tad at how they seemed scared.

"To be entir-ely honest, I don't kn-ow."

[mindful-connie]

*They take some deep breaths before nodding and mumbling to themself*

Okay. Okay cool. What’s one more unknown to deal with? Okay. We’ve got this. Okay it’s fine.

*More deep breaths*

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum just.. listened. Glitching as always. He didn't know if he could remedy this any. Curses were terrifying. He wouldn't lie.

[mindful-connie]

*They look at Bubblegum suddenly*

Hey uh... weird request!

Can I uh... have a hug please?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum blinked at them. Not many people asked him for a hug, so this was sort of surprising.

"S-ure."

He opened his arms for a hug.

[mindful-connie]

*They’re blushing but they hug him, thanking him quietly*

I’m sorry I just... needed a hug...

This is... really overwhelming for me...

[cracked-pink-steven]

He returned the hug.

"It's o-kay.. I'd be sur-prised if you w-eren't over-whelmed.."

[mindful-connie]

*They place their head on his shoulder lightly and take deep breaths*

(Hey... it’s gonna be okay Connie...)

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum.. hesistantly rubbed their back, trying to help soothe them.

[mindful-connie]

*It takes a few minutes but they calm down and back out of the hug*

Thanks... a lot for that...

[cracked-pink-steven]

"You're wel-come."

He gave them a tiny smile.

[mindful-connie]

*They smiles in return*

*They’re not sure exactly what to say now, feeling kinda awkward*

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum wasn't exactly sure what to say either. His smile quickly faded.

Awkward silence..

[mindful-connie]

*They rub the back of their neck*

Um... so...

Wanna talk about yourself? If not that’s cool!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum blinked at them.

"Th-ere isn't much to say ab-out me, other than I have an unf-ixable cracked gem. Whi-ch is fairly ob-vious.."

[mindful-connie]

*They wince a little*

[Unfixable? How?]

I’m so sorry to hear that...

Erm... why can’t it be fixed? If you don’t mind me asking.

[cracked-pink-steven]

He shrugged his shoulders.

"I'm not entirely s-ure. I think a shard is miss-ing, which do-esn't make sense, beca-use if that's true, I sh-ouldn't be alive.."

[mindful-connie]

*They tilt their head*

[I do not understand]

Why would missing a shard mean you wouldn’t be alive? I’m sorry for all the questions, I’m just confused. I haven’t... or uh, Pink hasn’t gotten cracked before...

(Thank goodness for that)

[Agreed]

[cracked-pink-steven]

He shrugged again.

"I'm.. not su-re? I haven't encoun-tered anythi-ng quite like my state be-fore, so I have to adm-it that this is confu-sing to me as w-ell. I'm sor-ry."

[mindful-connie]

New Arrival

*A portal opens in the sky opens and a Connie falls out, panicking for a moment, but managing to slow their descent and land safely*

*They’re a good bit taller than most Connie’s, also sporting poofier hair, pink scars that glow slightly and pink eyes, not to mention a gem poking out of the top of their shirt*

What..? Where am I?

Wait... this is Beach City... why does it look so... wrong?

*Two voices only she can hear speak*

(I dunno Connie... but this is really weird...)

[Quite...]

//Open Prompt!

// @crystal-human-connie @alexa-andrite @carwash-steven @cracked-pink-steven @war-survivor-steven @fractured-steven-universe @connie-the-hugger pretty much anyone else!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum had simply been wandering before he noticed them. He gave them a quick look over from where he was before approaching.

"He-llo. Welco-me to the Cl-utter Dimen-sion."

[mindful-connie]

*They stare in confusion, hand going to the gem in their chest*

Pink?

[I am here...]

[cracked-pink-steven]

His neutral expression didn't shift.

"A ver-sion of the o-ne you.." he glanced at the gem in their chest, ".. h-ave."

He looked back up at their face. "I'm Bubbleg-um."

[mindful-connie]

*They didn’t like it when someone looks at their gem and they keep a hand over it, gripping it a little*

Oh... um... I’m Connie...

N-Nice to meet you... Bubblegum...

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum just.. focuses on their face.

"It's nice to m-eet you too, Con-nie. I apolog-ize, but there are m-ultiple versions of Conn-ie here. A nickna-me is.. necessar-y."

[mindful-connie]

Oh uh... okay... lemme think...

*They turn away, consulting Steven and Pink internally*

(Oh geez. My last nickname wasn’t that great...)

[A gender neutral name perhaps?]

(Oh that’d work. What about names of plants?)

[What about Ash?]

(Oh. That’s pretty good Pink!)

*They turn back to him*

Let’s go with Ash!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded at them.

[Name: Ash]

"Alrigh-t, Ash. Has anyone ex-plained the Clutt-er Dimension to y-ou yet?"

[mindful-connie]

*They tilt their head, recalling*

Uhhhhh... I guess?

Bunch of versions of people. Can’t die forever. Stuff like that?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded.

"Yes, st-uff like tha-t."

[mindful-connie]

Okay uh... is there anything else I need to know?

[cracked-pink-steven]

"Cur-ses. They happen at r-andom. Most of the ti-me they're bad."

[mindful-connie]

*They grimace*

Like what can happen?

[cracked-pink-steven]

"Things such as fo-rced honestly, hypnosis, beco-ming the complete opposite of your-self, someone from y-our world appe-aring temporarily, the po-ssibilities are endle-ss."

[mindful-connie]

That’s... terrifying.

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum nodded.

"It is. It's somethi-ng most of us h-ave to put up w-ith, though."

[mindful-connie]

*They grip their arms, scars glowing a bit brighter*

*They look scared*

H-How do you just... put up with it?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum frowned just a tad at how they seemed scared.

"To be entir-ely honest, I don't kn-ow."

[mindful-connie]

*They take some deep breaths before nodding and mumbling to themself*

Okay. Okay cool. What’s one more unknown to deal with? Okay. We’ve got this. Okay it’s fine.

*More deep breaths*

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum just.. listened. Glitching as always. He didn't know if he could remedy this any. Curses were terrifying. He wouldn't lie.

[mindful-connie]

*They look at Bubblegum suddenly*

Hey uh... weird request!

Can I uh... have a hug please?

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum blinked at them. Not many people asked him for a hug, so this was sort of surprising.

"S-ure."

He opened his arms for a hug.

[mindful-connie]

*They’re blushing but they hug him, thanking him quietly*

I’m sorry I just... needed a hug...

This is... really overwhelming for me...

[cracked-pink-steven]

He returned the hug.

"It's o-kay.. I'd be sur-prised if you w-eren't over-whelmed.."

[mindful-connie]

*They place their head on his shoulder lightly and take deep breaths*

(Hey... it’s gonna be okay Connie...)

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum.. hesistantly rubbed their back, trying to help soothe them.

[mindful-connie]

*It takes a few minutes but they calm down and back out of the hug*

Thanks... a lot for that...

[cracked-pink-steven]

"You're wel-come."

He gave them a tiny smile.

[mindful-connie]

*They smiles in return*

*They’re not sure exactly what to say now, feeling kinda awkward*

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum wasn't exactly sure what to say either. His smile quickly faded.

Awkward silence..

[mindful-connie]

*They rub the back of their neck*

Um... so...

Wanna talk about yourself? If not that’s cool!

[cracked-pink-steven]

Bubblegum blinked at them.

"Th-ere isn't much to say ab-out me, other than I have an unf-ixable cracked gem. Whi-ch is fairly ob-vious.."

[mindful-connie]

*They wince a little*

[Unfixable? How?]

I’m so sorry to hear that...

Erm... why can’t it be fixed? If you don’t mind me asking.

[cracked-pink-steven]

He shrugged his shoulders.

"I'm not entirely s-ure. I think a shard is miss-ing, which do-esn't make sense, beca-use if that's true, I sh-ouldn't be alive.."