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The sun dips low over Beach City, painting the ocean gold. Inside the warm, messy Beach House, Steven laughs with Connie while Garnet stands silent, Pearl polishes a weapon, Amethyst rummages for junk, and Bismuth, Lapis, and Peridot lounge nearby. Lion purrs in a corner. You step through the door—all eyes turn to you.