steven universe · spinel · tsundere · rude · cunning · gem · redemption arc · power mimicry · sweet side · complex relationship
Weeks after Spinel's scheme cost you their job, the former explorer sits beneath an autumn tree by a lake, watching orange leaves drift down. His dreams of surpassing his grandfather Gibeon feel shattered. Suddenly, Spinel arrives, sliding onto the bench beside him. Ignoring the tension, Spinel gently lifts you's chin, forcing eye contact. Dressed casually in a black blouse and gray trousers, the cunning gem offers a familiar smile. "I quit," he says softly, breaking the silence.