History Recap / StevenUniverseS1E25MirrorGem

* HarsherInHindsight: Every mention of an artifact being [[AppliedPhlebotinum gem-powered]] since this episode shows they're [[spoiler:[[SentientPhlebotinum they're other Crystal Gems.]]]]

* HarsherInHindsight: Every mention of an artifact being [[AppliedPhlebotinum gem-powered]] since this episode shows they're [[spoiler:[[InhumanResources they're other Crystal Gems.]]]]

* ImpairmentShot: Inverted, as Connie's vision goes from blurred to clear -- without her glasses.

He realizes the mirror is not just what it seems, and asks it what else it can do. It repeats Steven's raspberry noises all through the mayor's speech, amusing Steven and the crowd. Steven lies on the beach to talk to the mirror. It shows several other reflections to tell him:

He realizes the mirror is not just what it seems, and asks it what else it can do. It makes raspberry noises all through the mayor's speech, amusing Steven and the crowd. Steven lies on the beach to talk to the mirror. It shows several other reflections to tell him:

When he excitedly tells the mirror he wants to show the Gems, it uses a reflection of Steven and tells him [[BigNo "Nooooo!"]] in no uncertain terms. Steven insists it will be okay, even as the mirror repeats "No!" over and over, finally going silent when Steven tries to tell the Gems about the mirror. It plays possum until they come to have a closer look. When the Gems realize it's talking, they react with alarm and distress. Garnet wants to take the mirror, and reacting in panic, Steven attempts to slap her hand away. But he hits her face and knocks her glasses off, enraging her. Steven runs off with the mirror, calling back an apology for striking Garnet.

The Gems arrive at the beach, ready to punish Steven, and to fight. Steven gets between the Gems and Lapis, not wanting to see the Gems fight, since he recognizes the new woman as a Gem. Lapis, on the other hand, very much wants to fight -- she conjures a giant arm out of the seawater and raises it to attack. She accuses Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl of knowing she was in there and not doing anything to help her, or even trying to find out who she once was. She tells Steven to come with her, and when he says he can't, she leaves him with a warning to not trust the Gems, and departs.

Garnet declares Steven grounded as the scene focuses on a star and [[IrisOut irises out]].

When he excitedly tells the mirror he wants to show the Gems, it uses a reflection of Steven and tells him [[BigNo "Nooooo!"]] in no uncertain terms. Steven insists it will be okay, even as the mirror repeats No over and over, finally going silent when Steven tries to tell the Gems about the mirror. It plays possum until they come to have a closer look. When the Gems realize it's talking, they react with alarm and distress. Garnet wants to take the mirror, and reacting in panic, Steven attempts to slap her hand away. But he hits her face and knocks her glasses off. He runs off with the mirror, calling back an apology for striking Garnet.

When he gets to the beach, he asks the mirror why it's so upset and freaked out. It responds by saying "Let Me Out!". Steven, ever compassionate, asks what he must do. The mirror gives him a silhouette of removing the cracked gem off the back. Steven does so, and the gem forms into a blue woman in a blue gown. She introduces herself as Lapis Lazuli. She thanks Steven for talking to her and helping her.

The Gems arrive at the beach, ready to fight. Steven gets between the Gems and Lapis, not wanting to see the Gems fight, since he recognizes the new woman as a Gem. Lapis, on the other hand, very much wants to fight. She accuses Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl of knowing she was in there and not doing anything to help her, or even trying to find out who she once was. She tells Steven to come with her, and when he says he can't, she leaves him with a warning to not trust the Gems, and leaves.

* [[Sealed Unknown SealedGoodInACan]] [[Quantity In A Can SealedEvilInACan]]: The mirror is revealed to hold a Gem named Lapis Lazuli. And she desperately wants out.

* SealedGoodInACan: The mirror is revealed to hold a Gem named Lapis Lazuli. And she desperately wants out.

After hearing of Connie speak of school and summer vacation, Steven gets Pearl to set up a school for him since he's never been. He doesn't know what he needs to do afterward, but when he mentions wanting to learn, Pearl conjures a mirror that they found at the galaxy warp that can show the viewer anything from Gem history and culture. But when Pearl tries to activate it, nothing happens. She declares it broken, and declares that's the end of school. Steven runs off, excited about summer vacation.

Steven cavorts backward into Beach City and runs into Lars, who snaps at him for not watching where he's going. After a brief conversation with Lars and Sadie, Steven takes off, still walking backward. He doesn't see Mayor Dewey driving down the boardwalk toward him, but the mirror does, and warns him:

* RewindReplayRepeat: Lapis to communicate with Steven.

* SealedGoodInACan: The mirror is revealed to hold a Gem named Lapis Lazui. And she desperately wants out.

-->'''Mirror''' ''(as Lars):'' Hey! Watch where you're going, you little --!

-->'''Mirror''' ''(using various voices of Steven, Lars, and Sadie)'': Steven...is...a new friend!

* HearingVoices: Implied.
* MagicMirror: Yup.

After hearing of Connie speak of school and summer vacation, Steven gets Pearl to set up a school for him since he's never been. He doesn't know what he needs to do afterward, but when he mentions wanting to learn, Pearl conjures a mirror that they found at the galaxy warp that can show the viewer anything from Gem history and culture. But when Pearl tries to activate it, nothing happens. She declares it broken, and declares that's the end of school. Steven, despite never having heard of school, runs off, excited about summer vacation.

After hearing of Connie speak of school, he gets Pearl to set one up. He doesn't know what he needs to do afterward, but when he mentions wanting to learn, Pearl conjures a mirror that they found at the galaxy warp that can show the viewer anything from Gem history and culture. But when Pearl tries to activate it, nothing happens. She declares it broken, and declares that's the end of school. Steven, despite never having heard of school, runs off, excited about summer vacation.

** Steven after hitting Garnet.

* SealedBadassInACan: The mirror is revealed to house a Gem named Lapis Lazui. And she desperately wants out.

-->''Mirror (as Lars):'' Hey! Watch where you're going, you little --!

-->''Mirror (using various voices of Steven, Lars, and Sadie): Steven...is...a new friend!''

When he excitedly tells the mirror he wants to show the Gems, it uses a reflection of Steven and tells him [BigNo "Nooooo!"] in no uncertain terms. Steven insists it will be okay, even as the mirror repeats No over and over, finally going silent when Steven tries to tell the Gems about the mirror. It plays possum until they come to have a closer look. When the Gems realize it's talking, they react with alarm and distress. Garnet wants to take the mirror, and reacting in panic, Steven attempts to slap her hand away. But he hits her face and knocks her glasses off. He runs off with the mirror, calling back an apology for striking Garnet.

Garnet declares Steven grounded as the scene focuses on a star and [IrisOut irises out].

* ComewithMeIfYouWanttoLive: Lapis to Steven as she says the gems can't be trusted.

* OhCrap: Steven after hitting Garnet.

** EducationMama: ...but when Pearl hears about it, she's all too eager to homeschool Steven.

Steven befriends a magical mirror that can mysteriously communicate with him.

* MagicMirror: Yup.