Line #121 Characters/ForADiamondIsAMarveledThing


1	[[foldercontrol]]
2	!!Gems
3	[[index]]
4	* [[Characters/FADIAMTGemEmpire Gem Empire]]
5	** [[Characters/FADIAMTDiamondAuthority The Diamond Authority]]
6	[[/index]]
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8	[[folder: Bismuth Facet-J24 Hopper-D37A]]
9	One of the original Crystal Gems, now serving under Asteria Diamond's court.
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11	* TheAtoner: Seems to have developed this attitude toward Steven out of guilt for her (and by extension, the other Crystal Gem's) [[ParentsAsPeople treatment]] of him in the past.
12	* TheBlacksmith: She continues to work as a blacksmith, though with Peridot's help she seems to be branching into engineering and technological expertise as well.
13	* GentleGiant: BoisterousBruiser tendencies aside, she's very gentle with her friends and most of the humans she interacts with.
14	* HeroOfAnotherStory: A ShroudedInMyth figure during Eras 1 and 2 on the level of Rose Quartz, a Crystal Gem war hero as well as the first polymath of Gem society.
15	* HumanityIsInfectious: In a darker application of this trope, Bismuth gets the idea of the Breaking Point by witnessing the human concept and process of death.
16	* ImmortalsFearDeath: Hoped to [[InvokedTrope invoke]] this with the Breaking Point and other weapons like it, believing that introducing mortal consequences to the war would break the stalemate they had fallen into.
17	* TheMedic: As an experienced combatant with technological expertise, she is able to serve as one to Gems since they're are essentially HardLight AI.
18	* SecretArt: Developed a process to destroy the data and programming inside a Gem's, well, gem, creating the closest thing the Gem race could have to true death.
19	* SecretKeeper: Seems to serve as one to Steven to a certain extent. In ''Like A Word, A Sound, A Song'', Lion automatically goes to her when Steven has a medical emergency, and she in turn knows to keep it under wraps and involve as few Gems as possible. Steven also displays a level of vulnerability with her that he refuses to show to Garnet, Amethyst, or Pearl, and trusts her not to disclose such moments with the three.
20	[[/folder]]
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22	[[folder: Euhedral Riband Jasper Facet-B81 Kite-815]]
23	Formerly a decorated Quartz soldier, now living in a state of semi-retirement on Earth, occasionally doing tasks for Steven.
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25	* AnguishedDeclarationOfLove: Though declaration isn't necessarily romantic, Jasper doesn't take it well when Steven leaves Beach City to be TheDrifter post-''SU:F'', and tears into his seeming rejection of her loyalty after he returns.
26	-->''[[SuddenlyShouting "I CHOSE TO TRAIN YOU! I CHOSE TO FIGHT YOU! I CHOSE TO LET YOU STAY! I CHOSE TO BOW TO YOU! I CHOSE EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY I SPENT WITH YOU!]]'' ''[[PunctuatedForEmphasis I! CHOSE! YOU!"]]''
27	* AccidentalMisnaming: Has a habit of misnaming or over-generalizing organic creatures, such as calling flowers "dogs".
28	* AdmiringTheAbomination: After hearing of how Steven could lift Spinel's injector ''while dying'', she internally expresses hope that she'll be able to see his full power in person someday.
29	* BettyAndVeronica: [[PlayingWithATrope Played with]]. Jasper can be said to be the '''Veronica''' to Connie's '''Betty''' and Steven's '''Archie''', being the exotic, edgy one with the icy personality. However, there's no negative tension between the two, and Steven very obviously loves them both, just in slightly different, reciprocated ways.
30	* BashBrothers: With Steven.
31	* CharacterTics: Has a minor habit of scratching at her horns and corruption scars.
32	* DeadpanSnarker: Her dialogue swerves between BrutalHonesty and getting verbal hits whatever chance she gets.
33	* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: InvokedTrope by the author. Steven and Jasper's relationship is rough, physical, intimate, and private, based on a shared need. The author specifically framed the surface dynamic of their relationship to resemble a love affair. The part of the series specifically dedicated to their relationship is even called ''A Love Affair, But Exit Left''. It stops being mere subtext when they start being actual queerplatonic partners.
34	* EveryoneHasStandards: She likes fighting with Steven, for the virtues of having a mutually indestructible punching bag, and just having a quality brawl, but she very quickly draws the line at Steven possibly using her as a vehicle to hurt himself.
35	* HiddenDepths:
36	** In ''Diamond Drop'' she proves to be very pragmatic, able to judge the soundness of Steven's choices for the diplomatic team while offering sound advice.
37	** She doesn't seem to genuinely appreciate her physical superiority over other Gems the way she acts to, being rather ambivalent about it as well as other Gems' reactions to it.
38	** When thinking about [[WorthyOpponent Steven's strength]], she appreciates his ''mental strength'' before noting his physical strength.
39	** She only enjoys mutual fighting. If someone can't fight anymore, she stops.
40	** She calls Steven "the first and only choice I made for myself", implying that while she acknowledges her past actions as selfish, she did not view her time as Malachite or the events surrounding her corruption as choices she really made for her own benefit.
41	* LadyAndKnight: Steven is the '''Lady''' to Jasper's '''Knight'''. Their exchange in Chapter 12 of ''A Love Affair, But Exit Left'' could even be said to be their exchange of vows.
42	* MirrorCharacter: Aside from finding a rare physical equal, Steven and Jasper aren't so emotionally different. They both have the shared past of [[BrokenAce Broken Aces]] born into Pink Diamond's war, suffering the consequences of her deception. They also both resent their exalted status, and on a more sinister note, share a kind of repressed wrath over the mental/physical restraint they have to exercise on a daily basis because of their power.
43	* OnlyFriend: Doesn't like to socialize and outright ''avoids'' interaction for the most part, with the sole exception of Steven.
44	* PercussiveTherapy: She and Steven engage in this. As a [[SemiDivine Diamond]] and a [[SuperSoldier perfect cut Quartz]] respectively, they're pretty much the only Gems that they can freely vent at without destroying the other.
45	* StrengthEqualsWorthiness: Her friendship with Steven began with him proving his strength to her. She admires his power for what it is, but more deeply appreciates that it makes him an equal, something she sorely lacks in other Gems.
46	* SuperSoldier: She's a "euhedral" Gem, aka perfect cut- she's larger and stronger than any Quartz could hope to be.
47	* VitriolicBestBuds: Jasper and Steven fight- in every way. Which is exactly why they're friends.
48	* ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend: Or rather, violently protective QPP(queerplatonic partner).
49	** She looms threatheningly beside Steven throughout the Asgard portion of ''Diamond Drop'', giving Thor a DeathGlare when he's about to be left alone with Steven.
50	** WordOfGod also confirmed that the bodyguard who chased after Steven's failed assassin in ''Aliens Steal Cable'' was Jasper.
51	* YoureNotMyFather: Refuses to acknowledge Steven as her Diamond, forgoing any of his titles or even his actual name, using [[InsultOfEndearment Insults Of Endearment]] to refer to him instead. At least until Chapter 11, occurring post-''SU:F'', where Jasper starts referring to him as her Diamond, though she isn't above using the same petty names as before.
52	[[/folder]]
53
54	[[folder: Lapis Lazuli]]
55	The Crystal Gem Lapis Lazuli, formerly an elite of Blue Diamond's court.
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57	* BrattyTeenageDaughter: DownplayedTrope. Though not really a brat, she still has the aloof, lazy personality associated with the trope, as well as the temper. Steven also acts very parental towards her.
58	* HairTriggerTemper: Lapis still has problems with temper, especially where [[TraumaButton Jasper]] is involved, but she makes an effort to restrain her anger nontheless.
59	* WorkingWithTheEx: Jasper isn't necessarily a Crystal Gem, being devoted to Steven specifically. That being said, the fact that Jasper ''is'' so close to Steven means that they'll have to cross paths eventually, which happens in ''Tax Benefits'' when both Lapis and Jasper are invited to Steven and Connie's wedding.
60	[[/folder]]
61
62	!!The Maheswarans
63	[[folder: Kahaani "Connie" Maheswaran]]
64	A Crystal Gem, as well as wife/first knight to Asteria Diamond.
65	Tropes for the canon version of this character are found [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Characters/StevenUniverseConnieMaheswaran here.]]
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67	* ActionGirlfriend: And later [[RelationshipUpgrade Action Wife]]. Her strength and skill in combat is explicitly stated to be part of [[AmazonChaser why Steven is attracted to her]].
68	* AudienceSurrogate: Serves as the primary one for ''Like A Word, A Sound, A Song'', which specifically focuses on Connie's interactions with the alien aspects of Steven and other Gems.
69	* BattleCouple: With Steven, both seperately and as [[RomanticFusion Stevonnie]].
70	* {{Bifauxnen}}: In ''Diamond Drop'', Thor describes her as very tall and handsome, as well as dressed like a prince.
71	* BettyAndVeronica: [[PlayingWithATrope Played with]]. Connie is the '''Betty''' to Jasper's '''Veronica''' and Steven's '''Archie''', being the (relatively) more gentle and supportive [[ChildhoodFriends Childhood Friend]]. Their dynamic lacks the classic negative tension, though, and Steven very obviously loves them both, albeit in slightly different ways.
72	* BladeEnthusiast: Mostly PlayedForLaughs. She has a collection of human and alien knives, and apparently frequently carries one. Not to mention the sword.
73	* BollywoodNerd: She graduates high school as a valedictorian, and is accepted into Columbia and NYU, both high-profile universities.
74	* BoringButPractical: Her reason for marrying Steven so young? Not out of love, per se (though love him she does), but to game the FAFSA tax calculation system so she can get better financial aid for college.
75	* CharlesAtlasSuperpower: While technically not ''enhanced'' by any means, Steven's healing powers allowed her to push her body far beyond a normal human could have, allowing her to build up her muscle/bone strength in a very short period of time.
76	* CoveredInScars: Pearl's training, combined with the instantaneous nature of Steven's healing, has driven her body to this, with her hands being described as "calluses on calluses".
77	* DitzyGenius: Her curiosity makes her impulsive. Case in point, in ''Like A Word, A Sound, A Song'' she sticks her hand into Steven's mouth after seeing his [[ScaryTeeth semi-retractable fangs]].
78	* DivineDate: Considering how Diamonds are revered as the progenitors and borderline gods of the Gem race, her relationship with Steven can be seen as this.
79	* InterspeciesRomance: Eventually marries Steven, a half-Diamond.
80	** This turns out to be a manifestation of her PTSD.
81	* TheMaidenNameDebate: Connie keeps her maiden name after marrying Steven.
82	* MeaningfulName: Her name on Gem documents, "Kahaani Maheswaran". ''Kahaani'' means story/fable in Hindi, and Maheswaran is a Tamil name meaning ''Lord of the Universe'', one of the epithets of Shiva. So all together, her name can be rendered as ''Story of the Lord of the Universe''.
83	* MyNaymeIs: On human documents, she's Connie Maheswaran, but on Gem documents she's Kahaani Maheswaran.
84	* ShellShockedVeteran: She's shown to suffer from PTSD in ''Godspeed You Stargirl'', and seeing a therapist for it.
85	* StatuesqueStunner: Grows up to be around Thor's height by ''Diamond Drop''(Chris Hemsworth is ''6'3"'', mind you).
86	* TinyGuyHugeGirl: DownplayedTrope, since Steven isn't exactly short by human standards, but Connie is still stated to be taller than him.
87	* TooMuchForManToHandle: DiscussedTrope. Stevonnie possesses Steven's alien anatomy and senses, but Connie retains very little sense memory of it once she unfuses, due to her human mind physically being unable to process it.
88	* TouchedByVorlons: It's not yet shown to what extent Steven's healing has modified her, but at the very least she has now become totally immune to the [[BrownNote high/low frequency effects]] of gemsong, and she can interface with Gem technology to some extent.
89	* WackyMarriageProposal: She proposes to Steven in a rather unromantic way, spouting off a WallOfText about FAFSA tax calculations and joint income while he's half drunk at her eighteenth birthday/Christmas party. This ends rather predictably, with Steven fainting from the combined shock of alcohol/emotional stress, and her parents panicking about the earliness of the proposal.
90	[[/folder]]
91
92	[[folder: Priyanka Maheswaran]]
93	A doctor at Beach County General Hospital, with connections to the Gem empire.
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95	* BadassNormal: She's nothing more or less than a baseline human, but navigates Gem related medical emergencies very well.
96	* BlueBlood: Her family is of the ''brahmin'' caste. DownplayedTrope in that the caste system doesn't matter much in India anymore except for those families who belong to the "upper" castes, such as ''brahmin'', with her family being one such conservative type.
97	* DatingWhatDaddyHates: In college, she dated someone from out of the ''brahmin'' caste, which horrified her conservative family to the point of nearly disowning her entirely.
98	* DeterminedDoctor: When Bruce Banner mentions he's, well, ''Bruce Banner''- renowned scientist currently wanted by the US government- she only raises her eyebrows and continues as normal. Even before he outs himself, she flat out says that he could be a wanted criminal, and she'd only treat him like any other patient.
99	* IHaveNoSon: Both ways. Her parents cut her off while she was studying in America for [[DatingWhatDaddyHates dating someone out of her caste]], and in turn she kept very little contact with them until Connie got engaged.
100	* RichesToRags: ImpliedTrope. Her family was well off enough to send her to medical school in America, before they cut her off from the family.
101	[[/folder]]
102
103	[[folder: Doug Maheswaran]]
104	Connie's dad, who works in private security.
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106	* TypeCaste: Doug is ''avarna'', either a person of the Dalit ''varna'' (the lowest of the low, who tend to be stuck with the societally "unclean" jobs), or someone born outside the ''varna'' system entirely. Which naturally means that his parental in-laws hate him.
107	* UnfazedEveryman: He keeps a level head when Steven shows up [[DrunkOnMilk affected by an Era 1 landmine]], and marches into Little Homeworld on Lion's back without much hesitation.
108	[[/folder]]
109
110	[[folder: Adya Maheswaran]]
111	[[/folder]]
112
113	!!Asgard
114
115	[[folder: Thor Odinson]]
116	Thor Odinson, God of Thunder, Chosen of Mjølnir, Heir to the Throne of Asgard.
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118	* TheAlcoholic: Post-''Thor 1'', he's started to slip into this, a habit which he hides from his parents. The aftermath of Loki's (supposed) death, the increased stress of Asgard's political situation, and Odin's declining health have started to take its toll.
119	* AmbiguouslyGay: In his first series appearances he seemed to be AmbiguouslyBi, but as the series went on this has been put into question. His on-screen involvement with women has all been platonic or fleeting at best, but his friends tease him about male crushes, his narration suggests attraction to multiple other male characters, and he's even implied to have frequented the Asgardian equivalent to gay clubs.
120	* ArrangedMarriage: He's been engaged to Sif since they were children, and their wedding happens late in ''Prodigal Suns'' before his coronation as Allfather.
121	* BigBrotherInstinct: For all his BigBrotherBully habits, Loki's seeming suicide hit him very hard, to the point where it's all but stated that the events of ''Thor 1'' legitimately traumatized him.
122	* BoisterousBruiser: He challenges Steven to a ''[[TrialByCombat holmgang]]'' over some information that Thor possesses, with them both agreeing that Thor was to lose the match. But Thor was so enthusiastic to find out that [[SemiDivine Steven]] could match his strength at every turn that it turned into a real duel anyway.
123	* HiddenDepths:
124	** This incarnation of Thor is willing to be more crafty and socially aware, since the looming political presence of Gemkind has motivated him to be more proactive.
125	** He's fully aware that Odin uses him as a political pawn, but as of ''Diamond Drop'' has started to become increasingly uncomfortable with simply following orders without question.
126	* MayflyDecemberRomance: Thor's ''aesir'' concept of time puts unintentional strain on his relationship with Jane. For someone with an expected lifespan of thousands of years, a few months is barely a blink of an eye, but for a human, it's a very long time to be apart.
127	* ParentalFavoritism: PlayedForDrama. Odin may have groomed Thor to be the heir and primary enforcer of Asgard, but it does not spare him from his father's wrath or manipulation- it just makes him a bigger target for it, due to the high expectations that Odin places on him.
128	* PosthumousSibling: He vaguely remarks that Loki is not the first brother he's seen die, though this has yet to be elaborated on.
129	* WellDoneSonGuy: DeconstructedTrope. Thor isn't a son overeager to please his father- it's [[ImpliedTrope heavily implied]] that he's actually ''terrified'' of Odin, and anxious to the point of paranoia that Odin may find out any actions he wouldn't approve of. When Steven asks if the two of them simply ''having a private conversation'' puts the prince in danger, Thor realizes he honestly doesn't know.
130	[[/folder]]
131
132	[[folder: Lady Sif and The Warriors Three]]
133	Thor's closest Asgardian friends.
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135	* BashBrothers: With Thor, obviously.
136	* BlondeBrunetteRedhead: Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg are a male version of this.
137	* InnocentBigot: They have trouble wrapping their heads around the concept of genderless beings like Gems (first wondering if they're hermaphrodites, and later referring to Steven with [[ItIsDehumanizing "it" pronouns]]), but clearly have no malicious intent.
138	** They also display some minor non-malicious misogyny and homophobic language, which is less indicative of their character, but rather Asgardian culture.
139	* OneOfTheGuys: Sif. She's just as abrasive and physical as the Three, maybe even more so.
140	* [[ThoseTwoGuys Those Four Guys]]: Tend to appear together, talking over each other in a single conversation.
141	* ShipperOnDeck: In spite of their InnocentBigot tendencies, they good-naturedly tease Thor about his [[DidTheyOrDidntThey interactions with Lars]], albeit in a crass way, and later joke that Steven is courting him.
142	* TokenMinority: Hogun isn't actually ''aesir''- he's a ''vanir'' that decided to stay on Asgard.
143	* TrueCompanions: Extremely loyal to Thor, willing to go against the Allfather to help or protect him.
144	* VitriolicBestBuds: Sif and The Three spend a lot of dialogue teasing at Thor.
145	[[/folder]]
146
147	[[folder: Odin Borson]]
148	Odin Borson, Allfather, God of War and Wisdom, King of Asgard, Protector of the Nine Realms.
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150	* BigSleep: The Odinsleep. Thor mentions that each successive one is becoming longer and longer, and fears the next may claim him for good.
151	* EvilParentsWantGoodKids: DeconstructedTrope. He clearly wants Thor to be ''better'' than him, but the harsh strictness of his parenting has driven his son to be absolutely terrified of getting caught being or doing anything less than what Odin expects of the perfect son.
152	* IHaveNoSon: To Loki, to the point that it seems he's trying to erase Loki from Asgardian history the way he did Hela.
153	* ItsAllAboutMe: Connie insinuates he has this kind of attitude after watching Steven and Odin negiotiate terms, noting that he's clearly used to people bending to his whims, which makes it difficult to properly cooperate with him.
154	* JerkassHasAPoint: He does have a point, in that the Gems are a huge unknown wild card as far as the rest of the universe in concerned, and that they once ate up entire planets. But spurning such a powerful unknown could be incredibly dangerous, and Asgard was really lucky that the Diamond that confronted them was [[NiceGuy Steven]].
155	[[/folder]]
156
157	[[folder: Loki]]
158	The adoptive brother of Thor.
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160	[[/folder]]
161
162	!!College
163
164	[[folder: The Dorm]]
165	Connie's floor mates in her dorm.
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167	* AerithAndBob: Names ranging from Peggy Samson to [[OverlyLongName Lorelai Keihanaikukauakahihuliheekahaunaele]].
168	* CastOfSnowflakes: All of Connie's floormates are introduced in a single chapter, and manage to have distinct personalities, ethnicities, and gender identities.
169	[[/folder]]
170
171	!!Little Homeworld
172
173	[[folder: Prof. Oliver]]
174	Robert Oliver Banner, aka Professor Hulk.
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176	* BrutalHonesty: Bruce's analytical mind and the Hulk's blunt attitude mean that Oliver picks up on pretty much everything and isn't afraid to call it out. Case in point, him bluntly calling Loki a crazy person right in front of Thor.
177	* DeadpanSnarker: Lacking Bruce's anxious nature but not his cynicism, Oliver crosses into this a lot.
178	* GeniusBruiser: All of Banner's intellect and all the Hulk's strength rolled into one.
179	* GentleGiant: Very affable and soft-spoken, at least externally.
180	* ISeeDeadPeople: It's mentioned in ''The Professor'' that Bruce can see ghosts and astral forms, which contributed to his overall stress.
181	* SplitPersonalityMerge: Is the product of Bruce Banner and the Hulk coming together as a cooperative fusion.
182	* ThereAreNoTherapists: AvertedTrope. As part of treating his uncontrollable "hulk outs", Bruce underwent actual counseling, along with being prescribed medication for his anxiety.
183	[[/folder]]
184
185	!!Off Colors
186	[[folder: Laramie "Lars" Barriga]]
187	Captain of the Off Colors, envoy to Asgard, one of Steven's friends who he occasionally does missions for.
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189	* IHatePastMe: [[DiscussedTrope Discussed]] at length with Thor while intoxicated.
190	-->'''Lars:''' I was a coward. Coward the day I was born 'till the day I died. Always scared, and scared of ''being'' scared. And that's how I died. A scared, dumb kid. But... he- he brought me back. He ''cried'' over me. Like I was someone worth it. And that became the rest of my life. Being someone who was worth it.
191	[[/folder]]

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