lord of the universe

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LITTLE UPDATE!

CONNIE HAS BEEN MOVED TO @beachcityboardies - a multi-muse for humans in steven universe!

this blog won’t be active anymore, connie will be on the multi, instead! i hope you guys understand!

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pyroteched‌:

“He always has been.” Maybe one could say that being a gem and having an alien rebellion leader as brave as Rose was what set Steven apart, but Kimiko had to disagree. His heart, his spirit…that’s what sets him apart. Kimiko, for one, is beyond glad he has someone like Connie to notice and appreciate that.

“I agree. Always plan ahead,” she notes with a small laugh. Connie reminds Kimiko a bit of herself when she was young-thirsting for knowledge and new experiences, always ready and preparing for anything. It’s sweet.

“What kind of snacks did you bring, by any chance?I can tell you’re the real deal, and packing the right snacks and drinks is always important when it comes to adventures…am I right?”

“oh he really has! i mean, when we first met, he saved me.. he didn’t know how to use his powers, but he made a bubble around me.. things.. could have gone really bad.. but even then all he wanted to do was get to know me and be my friend. he finds the joy in all the little things in life.. it’s never just about the magic with steven.” connie admitted, smiling to herself, and shaking her head. 

the mention of what snacks she had brought prompted the child to put her backpack down onto the table smiling knowingly. “i’m glad you asked! ever since steven and i got stuck in a space prison and only had a protein bar between us, i make sure to carry as much supplies as necessary!” really, there was no way she would let herself be unprepared again. 

“let’s see -- little snacks like trail mix and dried fruit - just in case! protein bars and plenty of water. usually things high in fiber and energy! that way you can preserve your strength if the worst is to happen.” 

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andstevn‌:

    “ Ah! Cold feet. Super cold feet! ” Feigned efforts to move away ensue as he squirms under the comforter. Growing accustomed to the frigid appendage, all movement ceases and heat rises to the surface of his cheeks. The closeness was a rarity he was not yet accustomed to. One would think that fusing into one ‘experience’ would trump all forms of intimacy, but Steven would beg to differ at this moment. It was one thing to be fused, but another to be like…this. Laying in the same bed. Together in a way the Maheswarens would likely be opposed to. 

     Sheepish eyes would gaze down at his best friend, her words on a slight delay in his mind as he recovers from his stupor. A nod to answer the first question. Words were not functioning at the moment it would seem. A steep gulp follows thereafter; an attempt to cool one’s jets as it were.

    “ Yeah. The sunrise is really pretty from here. Nowhere else comes close. ”

        connie couldn’t help but let out a laugh at steven’s squirming and his yelp, and she pulled her feet away from him in order to stop tormenting him. as.. fun as it was, she didn’t want him to squirm too much he rolled out of the bed. she smiled over at him as he peered down at her, and as she registered the darker colour of his cheeks in the dim light, and pulled the comforter up to hide her own blushing cheeks. there was no harm in this.. she just wanted to be close to her best friend as the sun rose. 

    that was fine... right? 

    “i bet it is.. have you ever watched it from the temple hand? you know -- where your laundry machine is? we should do that some time.” -- right now, despite her slight embarrassment, she was pretty comfortable.. and didn’t want to move too much. though, if steven was this flustered by her being here.. “do you want me to go back to the couch?” she asked, chewing on her bottom lip slightly. 

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biscuitincharge‌:

His mother’s sword being brought back up made Steven somewhat pensive. He looked somewhat conflicted as he mulled his thoughts over.

“Y’know, it’s kinda weird, but…I’m not really sure how I even feel about what happened to Mom’s sword… On one hand, it came with a lot of baggage in light of some of the uglier things I learned about her past, and looking at it and using it often made me feel…well, some really weird feelings…” The fight Rose had with its creator and subsequently kept secret from their friends was one particular thing that had come to mind, as was the infamous faked shattering that came with a cornucopia of consequences.

“But still, the sword was, like, one of the few pieces of Mom I ever had. As much as it was a physical reminder of the bad things she did, it was also a reminder of the good, and it kinda made me feel close to her. Even though I never got to know her in person, y’know?”

Ahaha, whoops! Got a little too deep there. Swim back to shallow water, Universe. “B-But hey, that new sword’s pretty cool, too. And in the hands of someone amazing as you, I bet the new one’ll have loads of awesome new memories attached to it in no time!” Whew, nice save.

as steven focused on what happened to rose’s sword, connie glanced down at the ground for a moment, feeling the small shred of guilt beginning to grow into something bigger. she hadn’t shattered the sword, true, it had been blue diamond, but.. if she hadn’t charged in so recklessly.. maybe things could have been different. 

why had she thought directly diving at a giant space dictator had been a good idea?

“i get it.. it was a physical reminder of your mom and all of the things that she did and stood for.. both good and bad,” connie surmised quietly, moving to hug her knees, resting her chin atop of them as she stared out at the ocean. 

“it was a symbol.. and now it’s just.. gone.”

connie rubbed at her eyes with the back of her hand, letting out a tired sigh as steven tried to deflect the conversation somewhere else. it was a very steven tactic, but.. she had to get this out there now. they couldn’t just avoid the subject forever. 

“but.. these memories won’t be the same as the memories that came with that sword.. i mean, your mom’s sword was the first i ever used, and i felt so honored that you’d even let me touch it! you trusted me with the sword, let me use it and i should’ve taken care of it better than i did. i’m sorry, steven.” 

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biscuitincharge‌:

Steven laughed at the very notion. “Whatchoo talkin’ ‘bout, Connie? You were always a Crystal Gem. From the moment you vowed to protect the Earth ,” he grinned. “ ‘Fight for life on the planet Earth. Defend all human beings, even the ones that you don’t understand. Believe in love that is out of anyone’s control. And then risk everything for it!’ Pearl called that Mom’s manifesto. And if follow that in your heart, you are a Crystal Gem.”

And Steven totally knew what the word ‘manifesto’ meant, of course…because he looked it up in the dictionary after Pearl used it, but still! “As long as you have the will to defend life, and the smarts and resourcefulness to do so, you are a valued member of the team. Sword or no sword!” He then admitted offhandedly, “Though a sword definitely does help. Like, a lot.”

“well, then i guess i’m the first crystal gem who doesn’t have a gem!” connie announced, thrusting her fist up into the air with a triumphant grin. “the crystal human! or.. crystal connie..” she trailed off for a moment, before she shook her head. “no, none of those have the same ring to it that crystal gem does.” still, connie couldn’t help but smile at him, grateful. she knew that steven and the gems accepted her.. they wouldn’t have let her come to space with them otherwise, but it was nice to hear it.

“yeah, the sword definitely does help,” she laughed slightly, shaking her head. “i was kind of useless without it.. well.. not useless, i’ll have your back no matter what, but.. being able to fight and defend myself and you guys is important to me, too.” she admitted, “and this sword is just.. perfect for me! i mean, your mom’s sword was amazing, and pretty lightweight for being so big, but this one was made with me in mind, so it’s so easy to move with!”

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pyroteched‌:

“Oh no, nothing like that. Steven’s such a sweet boy, after all…and he seems to be very fond of you.” Kimiko cant help but be a tad insinuating, even if she means well and knows she doesn’t want to do anything to change her views towards Steven. (This girl is important to Steven,after all.)

“Pleasure to meet you officially Connie.” With a warm smile, she shakes the girls hand in her own, proceeding to stand up. “Are you hungry or thirsty?I’d hate for you to be uncomfortable while you wait. There’s snacks and drinks in the kitchen. I can get you something if you’d like!”

“oh, yeah -- steven’s really special,” connie agreed, her cheeks warm as kimiko mentioned that steven was fond of her. she knew he was, of course - they were best friends! still.. the way kimiko had said it implied a little more that friendship, and the young girl looked down at the floor with a pleased, but shy smile. 

she glanced back up as her hand was shook, and let go, moving to grab the strap of her bag with both of her hands. “no, that’s okay! i always come prepared with snacks, i think it’s important to stay stocked up, i mean, you never really know what could happen or where you’ll end up!” 

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diamcndlegacy‌:

“Oh that’s okay connie!” He said before grinding his hands together. Forming a clear diamond. “Don’t worry it’s a non living gem. This way we can pay for our clothes. Now we just gotta turn this in for some money. We can even get ourselves lunch too!”

connie could only stare with wide, awe filled eyes as steven created a gemstone right in front of her eyes. “steven! that was incredible!” she reached out, taking the diamond and turned it back and forth in her hands. “it’s like.. a perfect cut diamond - you can DO that? that’s amazing!” steven certainly was unlike anybody she’d ever met before, that was for sure. 

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pyroteched‌:

Kimiko’s been going to see Steven and visiting him at home for a long time now, and while it had been a good while since she’d been back in Beach City, she got into old routines relatively quickly, and so here she was, waiting for the Gems and Steven to come home reading while eating a snack on the couch.

“Oh, hello.” She smiles, putting down her book and looking at the young teenager in front of her. “I’m Kimiko…I’m a friend of Steven and the Gems…You are…” Oh, she knew this one. She knew she did. “You’re…Connie, right?I remember him talking a bit about you.”

“oh, you know steven and the gems!” of course she did - why else would she be sat so comfortably in their home? connie shook her head at her own foolishness, but she was quick to smile when kimiko mentioned her name. thrusting her hand outwards to shake, she let out a small laugh. 

“oh gosh.. it’s nice to meet you, kimiko! yeah, i’m connie.. steven’s been talking about me? i hope it’s nothing bad.” she knew steven would never, but she couldn’t help but be a.. little curious to know what he’d told this woman about her.

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askwaterwitch-perbear‌:

[✩] Without an ounce of hesitation the two new recruits joined Connie at her side was she starting to get taller? Hmm. Anyway, Peridot notices this, but eh, didn’t seem like too much to worry about. If both of them were honest about this they were a little surprised they were being called on for this; as they usually hung back with Bismuth helping design a “colony community”

“Hello, Connie.” 

Peridot stood proudly with her flashy visor now allowing her gem out in the open and free like Amethyst. She pointed out stepping forward with her citrus rain boots on the moving platform they squeaked a little bit with a huge smile on her face. She was without a doubt thrilled to be back in the action! She had been salivating for a chance to get back out here and prove herself useful to the group. She had not been this excited since she and Connie got separated from the group in the booby-trapped shrine. Connie and she proved themselves to be a force to be reckoned with!   

“Crystal Temps Congregate! Once more!”

“Woohoo..” 

There was sarcasm, but a hint of playfulness in the inflection of Lapis’ voice. She was facing the other way in case this thing would move and knock her off. Lapis took a more subtle approach to this situation. After all, they did not know what they were going to be facing just yet on this unfamiliar plant. She lifted up her foot and scratched an itch behind her other foreleg with the side of her sandals. It had been a while since they were needed for any real fighting so it could be dangerous. Peridot appeared like she wanted to document the moment. In that case, to help her roomie happy Lapis would do a silly little pose.       

peridot’s dramatics and lapis’ blatant sarcasm were enough to draw laughter out of the young human girl, and she smiled at the both of them before she turned in order to strike a pose, as they often did when the crystal temps found a way to work together. it was a rarity now, but when they did get to team up, connie was just relieved they’d all learned from their first stint as the stand-ins for steven and the gems. 

no more pretending to be steven for her - she was connie maheswaran, and she would do things her way! she’d make steven proud of course, she never wanted to do anything that would disappoint him, but she was confident that the way she could handle things would be just fine. 

“it’s great that we’re all back together -- but i guess we should sort of get serious.” she confessed, trying to wipe the smile from off of her face, pressing her hand to the pommel of her new sword, resting down upon her hip. 

“i spoke to pearl over steven’s communicator.. it seems like some of the new gems here have tried to re-active some old gem building and they tripped the alarm systems somehow.. unfortunately.. those gems haven’t come out of the buildings, so we don’t really know what happened to them in there.” 

connie frowned slightly, shaking her head for a moment. “pearl said it was one of the old gem structures they couldn’t get into themselves, so it must be connected to a certain gem type. they were looking for refuge and they found trouble, so it’s our job to help them out!” 

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a-young-lion‌:

She let Connie catch her breath, and was relieved that the human managed to get a hold of herself. Well it could be worse, I could’ve met a Connie who hadn’t met Steven yet. Also means my presence won’t make a scene.

“Hi Connie,” Serena answers. “My name’s Serena. I-It’s alright, I-I’ve sorta gotten used to travelling t-to places without talking or walking lions.” She grins a bit at a the many times it had occurred in the past.

“that’s not super surprising to hear, but if you don’t mind me asking, where do you come from?” connie asked, curiosity getting the better of her. “i’ve met a pink lion before, but our lion can’t talk or walk on two legs.” she explained, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. 

“i’m really not trying to come across as rude, i’m just.. really curious.” it was definitely not her intention to come across as poking her nose into places where she shouldn’t, but this was a.. very unique circumstance. 

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diamcndlegacy‌:

“Oh yeah they just cleaned my clothes instantly. Took like maybe a minute. Things are a lot more advanced on homeworld but you know I like how relaxing and calming it is here. Really peaceful.” He nodded eagerly. “Oh connie! Le’ts go clothes shopping! You can help me find my signature style!”

“oh -- well, sure, i guess we could,” connie offered, though she seemed to look slightly apprehensive. “i don’t really have enough money to buy food, though.. my parents gave me enough for the bus here and back and a few snacks and drinks to get me through the day, but.. that’s all, really.” she confessed. 

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                                                        with my short existence                                                          i can make a difference.

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diamcndlegacy‌:

He shrugged. “Not really. I mean gems they just emerge wearing one outfit and that’s what they wear for thousands of years. They don’t ever change that much. Usually when they reform they don’t change their outfit. I used to wear my mom’s old uniform but you know it made me feel completely in her shadow so I designed this outfit.” He said as he turned all the way around. Showing off the princey attire. “I guess I could try some human clothes but they gotta fit my style. And I definitely wanna keep my crown.” He said as he poked the floating accessory. “Do where do you get clothes anyway? Mine were handmade.”

“oh.. i see, well, here on earth, we usually change our clothes every day. it’s a cleanliness and hygiene thing.. and i guess a lot of people have different types of clothes based on the sort of fashion that they like.” connie tried to explain, and kicked her foot into the sand lightly. “i’m not an expert, i only really wear what feels comfortable for me, but.. you usually buy them from clothing stores. a lot of stores do have clothing sections too, so i guess you just need to look around and see what you like.”

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protective sentence starters

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splattermemes:

as requested. Feel free to change pronouns or anything else !

“Don’t you hurt a single hair on his/her/their head.”

“Hands off!”

“What do you think you’re doing to him/her/them?”

“I’ll never let you go.” / “Don’t ever let me go.”

“Don’t ever leave my sight again.”

“I got your back.”

“Where are you going? It’s not safe out there!”

“Do you trust me?”

“Be more careful next time. I don’t want to bandage you up again.”

“Hey, it’s cold outside. At least wear a jacket.”

“I’d die for you.”

“You’ll back off if you know what’s good for you.”

“Get behind me NOW.”

“Here, I have an extra weapon.”

“Duck, you idiot!”

“Go on without me.”

“Well what did you expect would happen while you’re walking alone at night? Come on, let’s get you away from that creep.”

“Hey. Pal. I’ve got a gun/knife/fist/weapon and I’m not afraid to use it.”

“You can stop hugging me now.”

“You scared the shit out of me. I’m never going to stop hugging you.”

“Quit babying me! I can protect myself.”

“I’ll always be there to save you.” / “I know you’ll always be there to save me.”

“If you even THINK about touching him/her/them, I’ll kill you.”

“[choked up] I thought I lost you.” / “[choked up] I never thought I’d see you again.”

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"I didn't mean for us to fuse! I'm so sorry! Please don't hate me!" diamcndlegacy (they're currently fused)

“s-steven.. what.. what is this..?” 

the fusion stared down at themselves in shock, gaze flitting from their hands to their clothes, trying to understand what had happened to them. connie’s mind was whirling - she knew little to nothing about fusion, about this whole entire experience, and this was.. something she couldn’t put a name to. 

steven’s words coming out of their mouth prompted the connie half of them to try to soothe him - whatever this was, they’d figure it out. they would be fine.

“it’s okay - i don’t hate you, i just.. i don’t understand” 

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Having a magical half alien boy as a best friend. That's amazing Connie. It's like you're living the life of the kind of characters in your books.

“well, you might be right about that - i hadn’t really thought about it that way, but.. i guess i would be more of a side character in one of those books.. someone who has their life changed by an amazing, magical person.. i.. i think that sounds pretty nice.”

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"What kind of food is this?" diamcndlegacy

“oh – that’s pizza. i’m not really allowed to eat it.. well, i can, but.. it depends on the pizza and the way it’s made.. and the ingredients put into it. it’s such a fuss that i normally don’t bother.. but.. you should try it! maybe you’ll like it.”