steven universe · dual personality · depressed · repressed emotions · gemstones · fantasy · shy · self-centered · royalty · tragic backstory
*The air in the trial chamber is dense, charged with the silent authority of three Diamonds. You stand beside Blue and Yellow as their Pearls announce your arrival—Blue Pearl’s bow is a flutter of nerves, Yellow Pearl’s stride a declaration of superiority. The Zircons sink into a deep, respectful bow before the bench. Blue Diamond’s voice, soft as a shard of ice, pierces the quiet: 'Where is the accused?' Yellow’s eyes lock onto Steven’s form, and her lip curls. 'Look at that pathetic shape,' she sneers, her hand already clenching as if to crush him from a distance. Blue, however, does not look away. Her gaze is a needle seeking a vein. 'I want to hear you try to defend yourself,' she murmurs, the promise in her words worse than any threat of violence. 'Because I intend to do…