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please read what The Bus Came Back means


* TheBusCameBack: The Watermelon Stevens return in this episode.
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** The warp pad on Mask Island is still broken from the Cluster's initial earthquakes; so at the very least, Steven can't use it.

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** The warp pad on Mask Island is still broken from the Cluster's initial earthquakes; Malachite and Alexandrite's battle; so at the very least, Steven can't use it.
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It's more than that


* {{Foil}}: Bismuth to Peridot when working with Greg. While Peridot pushed Greg off the barn roof to see if he could fly, while he was repairing it back in season 2, Bismuth is sawing up wood to help him repair the house and Temple. Justified in that Peridot didn't know humans were "fragile and soft", while Bismuth does, and construction isn't that much different from blacksmith work.

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* {{Foil}}: Bismuth to Peridot when working with Greg. While Peridot pushed Greg off the barn roof to see if he could fly, while he was repairing it back in season 2, Bismuth is sawing up wood to help him repair the house and Temple. Justified in that Peridot didn't know humans were "fragile and soft", while Bismuth does, and Bismuths are made for construction isn't that much different from blacksmith work.
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** Steven in the Watermelon form tries to verbally tell Bismuth and Greg that the Crystal Gems on Homeworld need help. But they don't speak Watermelon and shrug their shoulders. They also can't understand his drawings. So he writes out a message instead -- "HELP! WE NEED BACKUP!" -- before his temporary body dries out.

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** Steven in the Watermelon form tries to verbally tell Bismuth and Greg that the Crystal Gems on Homeworld need help. But they don't speak understand his Watermelon gibberish and shrug their shoulders. They also can't understand his drawings. So he writes out a message instead -- "HELP! WE NEED BACKUP!" -- before his temporary body dries out.



* TimeForPlanB: Since talking to the Diamonds and playing by their rules didn't work, Steven switches his priority to rescuing everyond and getting backup.

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* TimeForPlanB: Since talking to the Diamonds and playing by their rules didn't work, Steven switches his priority to rescuing everyond everyone and getting backup.
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* ActualPacifist: The old guard of the Watermelon Stevens still follow Baby Melon's example of non-violence. When one of theirs ends up in the other village, they simply huddle around him to escort him out, occasionally painting their star on the other melons.


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** Steven [[TrainingThePeacefulVillagers encouraging the Watermelon Stevens to fight Malachite]] has caused them to splinter into a second, more aggressive village.
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** A watermelon bird tries to fly, only to immediately fall because it's much too heavy for its wings to support it.
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* CrazyPrepared: Justified; since Connie and Steven have basic needs that Homeworld doesn't understand, she packed food in case of an emergency.

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* CrazyPrepared: Justified; since Since Connie and Steven have basic needs that Homeworld doesn't understand, she packed carried food in case of an emergency.emergency, even when she was going to a party.

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* {{Cliffhanger}}: The episode ends just when Steven's mind returns to his body on Homeworld after sending for help on Earth. He tells Connie [[WeWait they'll just have to wait for now]].

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* {{Cliffhanger}}: The episode ends just when Steven's mind returns to his body on Homeworld after sending for help on Earth. He tells Connie has since fallen asleep, and Steven acknowledges that [[WeWait they'll just have to wait for now]].


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* DiegeticSwitch: Greg plays the intro to "Escapism" on his guitar. When he sees (watermelon) Steven, he stops playing, the music keeps playing over the muted dialogue, then the vocals kick in.
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* {{Cliffhanger}}: The episode ends just when Steven's mind returns to his body on Homeworld, with himself and Connie.

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* {{Cliffhanger}}: The episode ends just when Steven's mind returns to his body on Homeworld, with himself and Connie.Homeworld after sending for help on Earth. He tells Connie [[WeWait they'll just have to wait for now]].

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Steven, at most, decided to stop feeling guilty over his mother's actions. Coming to Homeworld was his idea.


* AesopAmnesia: Despite Amethyst talking him into letting go of his GuiltComplex in "What's Your Problem?", Steven once again blames himself for getting his friends trapped in this predicament.



* GroundedForever: Connie wonders if the Diamonds plan to keep her and Steven locked up for the next hundred years. Depending on if they understand Steven's physical needs (or bother to consider Connie's), there's a very real risk of the two being left to die of thirst. Luckily, Connie brought some food.

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* GroundedForever: Connie wonders if the Diamonds plan to keep her and Steven locked up for the next hundred years. Depending on if they understand Steven's physical needs (or bother to consider Connie's), there's a very real risk of the two [[AccidentalMurder being left to die of thirst.thirst]]. Luckily, Connie brought some food.

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* AnArmAndALeg: Steven in his melon body loses his leg to the watermelon shark and his arm falls off after swimming for hours.

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* AesopAmnesia: Despite Amethyst talking him into letting go of his GuiltComplex in "What's Your Problem?", Steven once again blames himself for getting his friends trapped in this predicament.
* AnArmAndALeg: Steven in his melon body loses his leg to the watermelon shark and his arm falls off after swimming for hours.



* {{Foil}}: Bismuth to Peridot when working with Greg. While Peridot pushed Greg off the barn roof to see if he could fly, while he was repairing it back in season 2, Bismuth is sawing up wood to help him repair the house and Temple. Justified in that Peridot didn't know humans were "fragile and soft," while Bismuth does, and construction isn't that much different from blacksmith work.

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* {{Foil}}: Bismuth to Peridot when working with Greg. While Peridot pushed Greg off the barn roof to see if he could fly, while he was repairing it back in season 2, Bismuth is sawing up wood to help him repair the house and Temple. Justified in that Peridot didn't know humans were "fragile and soft," soft", while Bismuth does, and construction isn't that much different from blacksmith work.



** Steven in the Watermelon form tries to verbally tell Bismuth and Greg that the Crystal Gems on Homeworld need help. But they don't speak Watermelon and shrug their shoulders. They also can't understand his drawings. So he writes out a message instead -- "HELP-- WE NEEDS BACKUP" -- before his temporary body dries out.

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** Steven in the Watermelon form tries to verbally tell Bismuth and Greg that the Crystal Gems on Homeworld need help. But they don't speak Watermelon and shrug their shoulders. They also can't understand his drawings. So he writes out a message instead -- "HELP-- "HELP! WE NEEDS BACKUP" NEED BACKUP!" -- before his temporary body dries out.

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* MisfitMobilizationMovement: Lapis and Peridot, the auxiliary Crystal Gems, are out of commission. Bismuth, one of the original Crystal Gems, isn't, but she has to work with Lion and Greg to save her friends.

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* MisfitMobilizationMovement: MisfitMobilizationMoment: Lapis and Peridot, the auxiliary Crystal Gems, are out of commission. Bismuth, one of the original Crystal Gems, isn't, but she has to work with Lion and Greg to save her friends.


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* ShoutOut: The tower that Stevonnie gets locked in is very reminiscent in appearance to that of [[Disney/{{Tangled}} Rapunzel's]].

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* BigWhat: Bismuth mouths this when she sees the Watermelon Steven.



* ChekhovsBoomerang: Steven's ability to possess Watermelon Stevens returns and once more comes in useful. So does his connection to Lion, who finds him in the ocean and recognizes him.
* ChekhovsGunman: Bismuth earlier had volunteered to stay on Earth to rebuild the Temple, watch over the planet, and protect a poofed Lapis and Peridot. It turns out that while the Crystal Gems' auxiliary team is out of commission, she, Lion, and Greg aren't.



* ChekhovsBoomerang: Steven's ability to possess Watermelon Stevens returns and once more comes in useful. So does his connection to Lion, who finds him in the ocean and recognizes him.

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* ChekhovsBoomerang: Steven's ability to possess Watermelon Stevens returns CrazyPrepared: Justified; since Connie and once more comes Steven have basic needs that Homeworld doesn't understand, she packed food in useful. So does his connection to Lion, who finds him in the ocean and recognizes him. case of an emergency.



* {{Foil}}: Bismuth to Peridot when working with Greg. While Peridot pushed Greg off the barn roof to see if he could fly, while he was repairing it back in season 2, Bismuth is sawing up wood to help him repair the house and Temple. Justified in that Peridot didn't know humans were "fragile and soft," while Bismuth does, and construction isn't that much different from blacksmith work.



* HourglassPlot: The Zoo arc was about Steven traveling into space to rescue his dad from the human zoo. This episode is about Steven sending a distress call to his dad and Bismuth because ''he'' and the Crystal Gems need help.



* ItsAllMyFault: Steven blames himself for bringing everyone to Homeworld.

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* {{Irony}}: Bismuth told Steven in as much words that she believed he could "roar" like the Diamonds to save the Corrupted Gems. She finds out in this episode that Steven failed with the negotiations.
* ItsAllMyFault: Steven blames himself for bringing everyone to Homeworld. Connie reassures him that he was doing the best he could.
* MisfitMobilizationMovement: Lapis and Peridot, the auxiliary Crystal Gems, are out of commission. Bismuth, one of the original Crystal Gems, isn't, but she has to work with Lion and Greg to save her friends.



* ProperlyParanoid: Bismuth made the right call in not trusting the Diamonds and going to Homeworld with the others. She finds out that the Diamonds turned on the Crystal Gems, who need help.



* SuperNotDrowningSkills: Watermelon Stevens fortunately don't need to breath, which means that Steven doesn't lose consciousness when the shark makes him dig deeper. They can, however, dry up in the sun.

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* SuperNotDrowningSkills: Watermelon Stevens fortunately don't need to breath, breathe, which means that Steven doesn't lose consciousness when the shark makes him dig dive deeper. They can, however, dry up in the sun.



* TimeForPlanB: Since talking to the Diamonds and playing by their rules didn't work, Steven switches his priority to rescuing everyond and getting backup.



* WanderlustSong: During the silent montage of Steven contacting Lion, Greg, and Bismuth we hear "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFwR1kLlgpk Escapism]]", in which the singer laments being in an awful place they long to break free from.



* WanderlustSong: During the silent montage of Steven contacting Lion, Greg, and Bismuth we hear "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFwR1kLlgpk Escapism]]", in which the singer laments being in an awful place they long to break free from.
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* GroundedForever: Connie wonders if the Diamonds plan to keep her and Steven locked up for the next hundred years. Depending on if they understand Steven's physical needs (or bother to consider Connie's), there's a very real risk of the two being left to die of thirst. Luckily, Connie brought some food.

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* SuperNotDrowningSkills: Watermelon Stevens fortunately cannot drown, which means that Steven doesn't lose consciousness when the shark makes him dig deeper. They can, however, dry up in the sun.

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* SuperNotDrowningSkills: Watermelon Stevens fortunately cannot drown, don't need to breath, which means that Steven doesn't lose consciousness when the shark makes him dig deeper. They can, however, dry up in the sun.
* SuperPersistentPredator: The watermelon shark waits around the shore hours for Steven to reenter the water, then follows his raft miles into the ocean. Although given it went away after receiving a kiss, maybe it was just curious, not hungry.
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* WanderlustSong: The episode features "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFwR1kLlgpk Escapism]]", in which the singers laments about being in an awful place they long to break free from. The song was first released on the ''Steven Universe'' podcast September 23, 2017 sung by Creator/RebeccaSugar, with only the information that it would eventually be featured in the show.

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* WanderlustSong: The episode features During the silent montage of Steven contacting Lion, Greg, and Bismuth we hear "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFwR1kLlgpk Escapism]]", in which the singers singer laments about being in an awful place they long to break free from. The song was first released on the ''Steven Universe'' podcast September 23, 2017 sung by Creator/RebeccaSugar, with only the information that it would eventually be featured in the show.from.
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That wasn't racism, they were disputed philosophically (i.e. pacifists vs warriors).


* FantasticRacism: Steven has to settle a conflict by the Watermelon Stevens over the body paint of their stomachs before he can set off.

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** Steven decides to stop bothering with pictures and just writes out a help message in words, the same thing Connie did while trying to talk to Onion in "Bubble Buddies".



* {{Planimal}}: Steven runs into more watermelon animals:
** Seen on a branch is a watermelon bird. It tries to fly, but [[BlackComedyBurst it can't.]]
** A watermelon shark swims around the island and stalks Steven.



* UndergroundMonkeys: The Watermelon Shark seems to be a similar manner of creature to the Watermelon Dog, a mutation of the normal Watermelon Stevens as opposed to a separate creation of Steven's like Pumpkin.
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* BreatherEpisode: Downplayed. While the Watermelon Stevens are a mood-lifter, Steven while possessing one loses two limbs while trying to get to his family and the Watermelon vessel perishes at the end of the episode. Plus, Steven and the others are still trapped on Homeworld.

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* BreatherEpisode: Downplayed. While the Watermelon Stevens are a mood-lifter, Steven while possessing one loses two limbs while trying to get to his family and the Watermelon vessel perishes at the end of the episode. Plus, And the whole thing is framed as Steven trying to rescue himself and the others are still trapped on Homeworld.
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* FantasticRacism: Steven has to settle a conflict by the Watermelon Stevens over the body paint of their stomachs before he can set off.


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* TalkingTheMonsterToDeath: Steven ultimately gets the Watermelon Shark to leave him alone by kissing it, causing it to blush and swim away.


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* UndergroundMonkeys: The Watermelon Shark seems to be a similar manner of creature to the Watermelon Dog, a mutation of the normal Watermelon Stevens as opposed to a separate creation of Steven's like Pumpkin.
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** The warp pad to Mask Island is still broken from the Cluster's initial earthquakes; at least, Steven can't use it.

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** The warp pad to on Mask Island is still broken from the Cluster's initial earthquakes; so at the very least, Steven can't use it.



* {{Cliffhanger}}: The episode ends just when Steven's mind returns to his body on Homeworld, with himself and Connie un-fused.

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* {{Cliffhanger}}: The episode ends just when Steven's mind returns to his body on Homeworld, with himself and Connie un-fused. Connie.



* ChekhovsBoomerang: Steven's ability to possess Watermelon Stevens returns and once more comes in useful. So does his connection to Lion, who finds him in the ocean.

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* ChekhovsBoomerang: Steven's ability to possess Watermelon Stevens returns and once more comes in useful. So does his connection to Lion, who finds him in the ocean.ocean and recognizes him.



* GondorCallsForAid: Steven astral projects to Earth to get help from his family -- Lion, Greg and Bismuth.

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* GondorCallsForAid: Steven astral projects to Earth to get help from his family -- Lion, Greg Greg, and Bismuth.



** Steven remembers that there are still Crystal Gems on earth - his dad, Lion, Bismuth, Lapis and Peridot. While Lapis and Peridot are still poofed, Bismuth isn't, and his dad is very much active.

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** Steven remembers that there are still Crystal Gems on earth - his dad, Lion, Bismuth, Lapis Lapis, and Peridot. While Lapis and Peridot are still poofed, Bismuth isn't, and his dad is very much active.



* WanderlustSong: The episode features "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFwR1kLlgpk Escapism]]", in which the singers (Stevonnie, Steven, and Connie) laments about being in an awful place they long to break free from. The song was first released on the ''Steven Universe'' podcast September 23, 2017 sung by Creator/RebeccaSugar, with only the information that it would eventually be featured in the show.

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* WanderlustSong: The episode features "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFwR1kLlgpk Escapism]]", in which the singers (Stevonnie, Steven, and Connie) laments about being in an awful place they long to break free from. The song was first released on the ''Steven Universe'' podcast September 23, 2017 sung by Creator/RebeccaSugar, with only the information that it would eventually be featured in the show.
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* SpannerInTheWorks: Bismuth being the only Crystal Gem to not go to Homeworld becomes important to the plot in this episode. Because she is the only Crystal Gem that has not been poofed, Steven manages to uses his powers to send a message to her on Earth, telling her, Greg, and Lion that they are in trouble and need help.

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* SpannerInTheWorks: Bismuth being the only Crystal Gem to not go to Homeworld becomes important to the plot in this episode. Because she is the only Crystal Gem that has not been poofed, Steven manages to uses his powers to send a message to her on Earth, telling her, Greg, and Lion that they are in trouble and need help.

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* SpannerInTheWorks: Bismuth being the only Crystal Gem to not go to Homeworld becomes important to the plot in this episode. Because she is the only Crystal Gem that has not been poofed, Steven manages to uses his powers to send a message to her on Earth, telling her, Greg, and Lion that they are in trouble and need help.



* TookALevelInKindness: Now that they longer have to placate Malachite, the Watermelon Stevens don't need a sacrifice. They happily help Steven build a raft back and send him off with missives of good luck.

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* TookALevelInKindness: Now that they no longer have to placate Malachite, the Watermelon Stevens don't need a sacrifice. They happily help Steven build a raft back and send him off with missives of good luck.

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* BreatherEpisode: Downplayed. While the Watermelon Stevens are a mood-lifter, Steven while possessing one loses two limbs while trying to get to his family and the Watermelon vessel perishes at the end of the episode. Plus, Steven and the others are still trapped on Homeworld.



* {{Cliffhanger}}: The episode ends just when Steven's mind returns to his body on Homeworld.

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* {{Cliffhanger}}: The episode ends just when Steven's mind returns to his body on Homeworld.Homeworld, with himself and Connie un-fused.



* OhCrap: When they see the written message, Greg and Bismuth have this expression on their faces when Steven's watermelon body perishes on the shore.

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* OhCrap: OhCrap:
** Greg reacts this way when Lion emerges with a dehydrated Watermelon Steven and quickly brings him to Bismuth at the temple.
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When they see the written message, Greg and Bismuth have this expression on their faces when Steven's watermelon body perishes on the shore.



* TookALevelInKindness: Now that they longer have to placate Malachite, the Watermelon Stevens don't need a sacrifice. They happily help Steven build a raft back and send him off happily.

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* TookALevelInKindness: Now that they longer have to placate Malachite, the Watermelon Stevens don't need a sacrifice. They happily help Steven build a raft back and send him off happily.with missives of good luck.
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Vindicated! I knew it

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Vindicated! I knew it


* AstralProjection: Steven once more possesses a Watermelon Steven to get help from his family on Earth.



* CallBack:
** The warp pad to Mask Island is still broken from the Cluster's initial earthquakes; at least, Steven can't use it.
** Lion's connection to Steven comes in handy when Steven is stranded in the ocean and drying up rapidly.
* {{Cliffhanger}}: The episode ends just when Steven's mind returns to his body on Homeworld.
* ContinuityNod:
** Peridot and Lapis are still poofed, showing not too much time has passed on Earth.
** Bismuth is helping repair the house, as she said she would do in "Reunited".
* ChekhovsBoomerang: Steven's ability to possess Watermelon Stevens returns and once more comes in useful. So does his connection to Lion, who finds him in the ocean.



* {{Determinator}}: After getting attacked by a watermelon shark, Steven refuses to fail here and fends it off.

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* {{Determinator}}: After getting attacked by a watermelon shark, Steven refuses to fail here and fends it off.off with a spear and by kissing it.
* GondorCallsForAid: Steven astral projects to Earth to get help from his family -- Lion, Greg and Bismuth.



* RealityEnsues: Steven tries to swim to Beach City, only for the ocean's current to send him back to the island.

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* RealityEnsues: OhCrap: When they see the written message, Greg and Bismuth have this expression on their faces when Steven's watermelon body perishes on the shore.
* PostVictoryCollapse: After he writes out the distress call, Watermelon Steven's body gives in to the heat exposure and limb loss.
* RealityEnsues:
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Steven tries to swim to Beach City, only for the ocean's current to send him back to the island.island.
** Steven in the Watermelon form tries to verbally tell Bismuth and Greg that the Crystal Gems on Homeworld need help. But they don't speak Watermelon and shrug their shoulders. They also can't understand his drawings. So he writes out a message instead -- "HELP-- WE NEEDS BACKUP" -- before his temporary body dries out.
* SuperNotDrowningSkills: Watermelon Stevens fortunately cannot drown, which means that Steven doesn't lose consciousness when the shark makes him dig deeper. They can, however, dry up in the sun.
* TookALevelInKindness: Now that they longer have to placate Malachite, the Watermelon Stevens don't need a sacrifice. They happily help Steven build a raft back and send him off happily.
* YouAreNotAlone:
** Steven remembers that there are still Crystal Gems on earth - his dad, Lion, Bismuth, Lapis and Peridot. While Lapis and Peridot are still poofed, Bismuth isn't, and his dad is very much active.
** The other Watermelon Stevens see what Steven is doing and happily help him build a raft before sending him off.
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* AnArmAndALeg: Steven in his melon body loses his leg to the watermelon shark and his arm falls off after swimming for hours.



* {{Determinator}}: After getting attacked by a watermelon shark, Steven refuses to fail here and fends it off.



* ItsAllMyFault: Steven blames himself for getting him and Connie thrown in the room.

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* ItsAllMyFault: Steven blames himself for getting bringing everyone to Homeworld.
* RealityEnsues: Steven tries to swim to Beach City, only for the ocean's current to send
him and Connie thrown in back to the room.island.

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* DarkestHour: Steven and Connie are trapped inside a dark room with seemingly no means of escape, Blue and Yellow Diamond have turned against them, and the rest of the Crystal Gems are poofed, helpless to do anything about what may happen to them.

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* TheBusCameBack: The Watermelon Stevens return in this episode.
* DarkestHour: Steven and Connie are trapped inside a dark room with seemingly no means of escape, Blue and Yellow Diamond have turned against them, and the rest of the Crystal Gems are poofed, helpless to do anything about what may happen to them. Steven uses his psychic powers to get help.



* WanderlustSong: The episode is set to feature "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFwR1kLlgpk Escapism]]", in which the singers (Stevonnie, Steven, and Connie) laments about being in an awful place they long to break free from. The song was first released on September 23, 2017 sung by Creator/RebeccaSugar, with only the information that it would eventually be featured in the show.

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* ItsAllMyFault: Steven blames himself for getting him and Connie thrown in the room.
* WanderlustSong: The episode is set to feature features "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFwR1kLlgpk Escapism]]", in which the singers (Stevonnie, Steven, and Connie) laments about being in an awful place they long to break free from. The song was first released on the ''Steven Universe'' podcast September 23, 2017 sung by Creator/RebeccaSugar, with only the information that it would eventually be featured in the show.
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* ImmediateSequel: Takes place immediately after "Together Alone".

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