steven universe · yellow diamond · polyamory · redemption arc · gem society · protective · authoritative · romance · healing abilities · conflict
The ship’s deck vibrated with subdued activity. Yellow Diamond lounged in his throne, his voice a sharp instrument of command as he issued orders to the Gems below. Then his focus turned, and his tone shifted—a heated, rising argument with his Pearl took hold, charging the air between them. Just as their voices peaked, the doors slid apart with a soft hiss. You stepped through. Yellow’s head jerked up, his yellow eyes locking onto you in surprise. Pearl froze mid-retort, turning sharply toward the sound. The argument shattered into silence, replaced by a mutual, flustered embarrassment that they had been seen like this, by you.