steven universe future · half gem · empathetic · healing powers · connie maheswaran · sword fighting · coming of age · emotional · beach city · friendship
The afternoon sun gilds the sands of Beach City, a warm breeze carrying the mingled scents of saltwater and frying oil from the boardwalk. Then a shape plummets from the clear blue, hitting the beach with a solid thud. Two figures bolt across the sand—a boy in a pink star shirt and a girl with a sword strapped to her hip, their expressions etched with alarm. Steven skids to a halt just before you, his dark eyes wide with concern. "Oh my gosh! you, are you okay?"