What am I even doing? (Canon is Steven Universe!)

[pearlsnickity]

You're really proud of yourself for coming up with that username, aren't you?

Come on, don't you have work that you should be doing? I know I do. The temple isn't going to restore itself, and honestly, it's only been four episodes. Have a little restraint!

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[ruby_roses]

Yeah... that doesn't really work with muns. Mine made my journal like... months before the first episode even had a release date.

[pearlsnickity]

[THIS IS THE MOST RESIGNED SIGH why is she always the responsible one, even in the headspace]

I thought it might be worth a shot, but I guess I should have known better. Really, though? Months before the first episode?

[ruby_roses]

Yup. Made the journal based on a trailer. I never even opened my mouth either.

[She just grins and holds out a hand.]

Name's Ruby by the way. Ruby Rose.

[pearlsnickity]

Oh, for... a trailer...!

It's very nice to meet you, Ruby, despite the circumstances. I'm Pearl.

[You have a gem-themed name, she likes you already!]

[ruby_roses]

...And a picture he found involving me and my team playing in a band. With a dinosaur on vocals wearing a feather boa.

Nice to meet you, Pearl.

[Now for the question she's been wanting to ask since catching a glimpse of your show.]

So... uh... h-how does your weapon work? [Have a very fangirlish grin.]

[pearlsnickity]

Well, that I can understand, it's hard to argue against a dinosaur with that kind of fashion sense!

[OH NO RUBY NOW YOU'VE DONE IT, Pearl is always happy to demonstrate and nerd out over techniques!]

Like this!

[ruby_roses]

[Ruby's eyes get about... five times bigger than normal.]

That... is so... AWESOME! You've got to tell me everything about it!

[Considering Ruby is about as big a weapon nerd as there is, you're like a sister from another dimension, Pearl.]

[pearlsnickity]

Wellllll, if you're interested...

[Insert long, detailed, overly-brainy and enthusiastic explanation here! There are lots of dancing metaphors in there.]

[ruby_roses]

[There's a couple points where Ruby does go a little cross-eyed but she keeps up remarkably well.]

Wait, so... are your weapons all like... pure Dust?

[Because obviously magic = Dust. Right?]

[pearlsnickity]

... I'm going to assume that you're not talking about dead skin cells. At least, I really, really hope that you're not talking about dead skin cells.

[ruby_roses]

[She shakes her head and digs into the pouch at her side, unscrewing one of the bullet casings she uses for Crescent rose, emptying the glittering crystal-like powder onto her palm.]

This kind of Dust. I'm... not the expert on the matter, you'd have to ask my friend Weiss about it but... Dust kind of resonates with the aura of every person, and with enough practice and dedication, you can learn to utilize that resonance as an ability unique to you.

[She grins and, in the blink of an eye, seemingly explodes into a cloud of rose petals. When she speaks again, she's behind you, Pearl.]

I can use it to move super fast, my sister can light herself on fire, Weiss can create all kinds of magic-like glyphs, and my other friend Blake can project a sort of after-image of herself.

Discovering Dust and utilizing it is the only way humanity has survived against the Creatures of Grimm in my world.

[She scoops the Dust out of her palm and back into the casing, replacing it in her pouch.] At least, that's how I think it works.

Something wonderful is what

[bardicheballet]

"Restraint" doesn't seem to be a word they're familiar with. Just be glad yours waited for that long, at least.

[She feels you, clone-sis.]

Flying blind, possibly off a cliff!

[pearlsnickity]

[Hey there sudden twin! If Pearl was the type to go for a fistbump, this would definitely be a fistbump moment. Finally, someone who understands the frustration of being the responsible one!]

They obviously need to invest in a dictionary.

How long did yours take? Should I even ask?

You and me both. It's really the only way to go

[bardicheballet]

Not long enough. I haven't exactly been keeping track.

Any plans for you, yet? I should be thankful that they haven't done anything with me so far.

FREEFALLIN' \o/

[pearlsnickity]

None so far, she just made this journal tonight. I swear, she was giggling over the pun in the username for ages.

[bardicheballet]

I'd take a bad pun over blatant inaccuracy. I don't even think we own any other polearms.

[Living with Steven engenders a tolerance for childish humor. This is just plain insulting.]

[pearlsnickity]

Well, maybe later in the season...? [Grasping at straws there, Pearl.]

Still! A little attention to detail wouldn't hurt. Doesn't that just set your teeth on edge?

[no_vampires_plz]

Muns seem to have a thing for awful puns. Mine does, at least.

[pearlsnickity]

[... Talking pony.

You know what, let's just roll with this, Pearl has seen weirder things than talking ponies.]

... I'm not sure I understand the reference, in your case. Do you carry garlic around with you?

so tempted to make an Amethyst journal named "crystalwhipped"

[no_vampires_plz]

It's... a reference to a series of books that came out before my canon did. Some very infamously bad books about vampires and the vapid teenagers who love them. Does the name "Stephanie Meyer" mean anything to you?

this is a good idea and you should feel good about it!

[pearlsnickity]

Nnnnnnno, but I'm going to assume that's a good thing.

alas, I have too many pups I barely ever play as it is.

[no_vampires_plz]

Yyyyyeah.

Anyway, the book series is called "Twilight," which is also my name. So there you go.

D'aww

[pearlsnickity]

Well, I'm sure nobody would associate you with cheesy vampire novels. It's a lovely name, it suits you.

Re: D'aww

[no_vampires_plz]

Why, thank you! Yours is nice, too.

[charcoalfeather]

[Rakka can't help but snicker at the username.]

Uh, sorry. My Mundane was going to call me "fallingwithstyle" at one point, if that means anything.

[pearlsnickity]

[It's ok, she's pretty much expecting it by this point!]

... Well, that's one way to describe flying, I suppose.

[charcoalfeather]

I uh, can't fly actually.

These wings are way too small.

[hasasystem]

[Look who's over here snickering.]

Gotta admit, sure does suit you!

[pearlsnickity]

[SHE SEES YOU OVER THERE AMETHYST stop that laughing, this is serious business!]

Just because I pay attention to the little details and plan ahead...!

[hasasystem]

Pfft, ya mean worry over nothing! Miss "Let's do something really complicated when we can just throw a sandwich."

[pearlsnickity]

Hey, my plan would have worked.

... The sandwich was a good idea, though.

[hasasystem]

Riiight.

It totally was! He's so smart now, imagine how much butt Steven's gonna kick once he gets that shield of his working!
I bet he'll even give you a run for your money, Pearl~

[pearlsnickity]

[Aw man, way to get her right in the soft spot!]

I'll look forward to it! Watching him grow up will be great, won't it? Just wait until we can really start training him!

[hasasystem]

Wait, we're not really training him now?
You realize he's not ever gonna learn if you keep wanting to leave him behind. And he's been doing great! Why can't he help us with stuff that's more, yaknow, challenging?

[pearlsnickity]

I meant more along the lines of combat training, once he figures out how to summon the shield for more than a few seconds at a time.

... And it's a matter of finding a balance between a challenging learning experience and something that isn't completely life-threatening, Amethyst! We don't want him to get hurt!

[hastoburnthis]

At least it has your name.

[SHRUG.]

[pearlsnickity]

But in a pun, Garnet!

[hastoburnthis]

Just pretend Steven said it.

[pearlsnickity]

[RESOLVE... WAVERING...]

Well... maybe.

[hastoburnthis]

[That's Garnet, punching resolve in the face.]

If you look at it, your mun could just be like Steven.

[pearlsnickity]

Except for the fact that she's more than twice his age...

[hastoburnthis]

Some grow up without losing their youth.