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32_Footsteps Think of the mooks! from Just north of Arkham Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
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#47001: Feb 23rd 2017 at 7:31:10 AM

I'll admit, the hints are mostly circumstantial - stuff like "White Diamond's mural had the most planets on it" and "the symbol for the Diamond Authority always puts the White Diamond on top" - this is why I hedge and say that it's hinted. Those could be Red Herrings, admittedly, and part of it is extrapolation based on how I think the story is structured on a macrocosmic scale. And if I'm wrong, it would hardly be the first time I, let alone any other troper, misread the tea leaves in that regard. I freely admit that it's just a guess, and there's plenty of room for me to be wrong on that.

I mean, I do have a very specific scenario I'd do (if I were a show-runner) for WD's introduction, which I'll spoiler for those who don't want to see my WMG - after some conflict, Blue Diamond is going to come around to seeing the point of the Crystal Gem philosophy, and she'll make overtures towards a lasting peace... only to be met with a Diabolus ex Machina Heel–Face Door-Slam where White Diamond suddenly swoops in and shatters Blue Diamond, setting the stage for the final confrontation. But it's just one way that I could see it playing out.

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KarkatTheDalek Not as angry as the name would suggest. from Somwhere in Time/Space Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: You're a beautiful woman, probably
Not as angry as the name would suggest.
#47002: Feb 23rd 2017 at 8:12:13 AM

... I don't think this show is that cruel.

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thatother1dude from Land of the Ill, Annoyin' Since: Jan, 2001
#47003: Feb 23rd 2017 at 8:13:21 AM

The murals in the colony is more a sign of influence, which would translate to a bigger threat unless you go Straight for the Commander before any fighting starts.

Of course, then it's that much stranger that we've never seen a single gem wearing a white emblem.

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
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#47004: Feb 23rd 2017 at 8:57:57 AM

Seems to indicate that White Diamond is totally hands off with Earth.

Blue Diamond helped against the revolution and Yellow Diamond more or less handles the Earth problem currently but maybe White Diamond never got involved.

Unless you believe the theory that Pearl is White Diamond's Pearl. Doesn't necessarily gel with her spacesuit having the pink diamond logo though.

edited 23rd Feb '17 8:58:49 AM by Bocaj

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Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
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#47005: Feb 23rd 2017 at 9:20:36 AM

I think it makes more sense that Pearl 's original master was Pink Diamond,the pink spacesuit makes that obvious.

Although she could just as easily have been a gift from one Diamond to another,they do tend to treat Pearls like things

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32_Footsteps Think of the mooks! from Just north of Arkham Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
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#47006: Feb 23rd 2017 at 10:49:02 AM

@46999 Maybe I am throttling the drama drive on that WMG a bit much, true. That said, there's a distinct level of Serial Escalation with the drama and the threats. My hypothesis was basically me trying to think of what would be the most plausible yet hardest hitting Wham Episode based on what we have.

Also, if there's one thing I've learned, it's to never assume that an author/group of authors would never be that cruel. Authors feed on fandom suffering and tears. (Yes, I'm mostly joking about that. Mostly.)

As for the endless speculation as to who owned Crystal Gem Pearl before she became part of the rebellion... I believe the theory that she was originally White Diamond's Pearl, but then White Diamond gifted her, and that she consequently ended up belonging to Rose Quartz (either that WD gave Pearl to Rose directly, or WD gave Pearl to Pink Diamond, who then gave her to Rose).

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darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#47007: Feb 23rd 2017 at 12:19:02 PM

That room on the Moon could be connected to all of this. Whatever it is, it's on a Diamond base where only the most high of highs were. It's pretty obvious Pearl knew about it, heck she might've been the one activating all those bits of Gem tech there. I really do think she belonged to a Diamond at some point, how else would she have known about it?

KarkatTheDalek Not as angry as the name would suggest. from Somwhere in Time/Space Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: You're a beautiful woman, probably
Not as angry as the name would suggest.
#47008: Feb 23rd 2017 at 12:25:50 PM

[up][up] I get it. I suppose I just feel that people throw around shattering a bit too casually? Not saying you are, necessarily - it's just a general feeling I get.

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Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
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#47009: Feb 23rd 2017 at 12:35:04 PM

> how else would she have known about it?

Rose was fairly high up,so it might have been through her

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RedSavant Since: Jan, 2001
#47010: Feb 23rd 2017 at 1:42:38 PM

I'm expecting that Blue Diamond will be taken out at some point; she's very powerful, but she's also sympathetic, and having her removed will work to kick the tone into high gear like people were saying about White a few posts ago. Someone pointed out on Tumblr that there are some parallels shown in Three Gems and a Baby, where Steven's pink Gem is bared with a diamond-shaped opening in his jumper and Greg wears a blue blanket that covers his face like Blue's robe. I'm almost certain that Pink Diamond was Blue's 'daughter' or otherwise her child, not a lover or anything.

edited 23rd Feb '17 1:42:58 PM by RedSavant

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thatother1dude from Land of the Ill, Annoyin' Since: Jan, 2001
#47011: Feb 23rd 2017 at 2:48:29 PM

I think we're at an impasse as to who Pearl served.

In the meantime, instead of wondering if White or Pink is more likely, maybe we should consider what each would mean for their or Pearl's character.

lycropath Since: Mar, 2010 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#47012: Feb 23rd 2017 at 3:13:15 PM

Still think she was owned by Rose Quartz herself in the past.

WillKeaton from Alberta, Canada Since: Jun, 2010
#47013: Feb 23rd 2017 at 3:24:29 PM

I'm willing to believe that Pearl was owned by Rose Quartz, but I'm inclined to think that she was given to Rose as a reward for doing something. Thing is I can't fathom what that something might have been.

edited 23rd Feb '17 3:24:44 PM by WillKeaton

thatother1dude from Land of the Ill, Annoyin' Since: Jan, 2001
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
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#47015: Feb 23rd 2017 at 3:56:42 PM

> In the meantime, instead of wondering if White or Pink is more likely, maybe we should consider what each would mean for their or Pearl's character.

I imagine a Pearl influenced by White Diamond wouldn't be so jumpy,They probably act more like Garnet with more ruthlessness and cunning

Pearl's influenced by Pink Diamond are probably more lively and show keenness to follow any order,but are cautious and very protective of their new Diamond

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Ruise Nyanpasu~ from your subconscious Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: It's not my fault I'm not popular!
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#47016: Feb 23rd 2017 at 3:59:18 PM

Old Jasper concept art is the best meme this week. Also possibly already posted? Idk.

Loves feel-good animation a whole lot.
thatother1dude from Land of the Ill, Annoyin' Since: Jan, 2001
#47017: Feb 23rd 2017 at 4:21:05 PM

[up]That level of successive reblogging is unreadable on a portrait mobile browser.

I'm amazed this didn't happen way earlier—Colin Howard posted that early concept within a few weeks of "Jail Break" airing.

randomness4 Ghost '11 from The Land of Inconvenience Since: Sep, 2011
Ghost '11
#47018: Feb 23rd 2017 at 4:32:51 PM

[up][up][up]We don't know what PD or WD is like and if our Pearl didn't belong to either of them, then there's no guessing as to what either of their personalities are like.

That said...it doesn't even matter.

Pearl is Pearl, don't diss.

[up][up]What is even happening?

edited 23rd Feb '17 4:35:26 PM by randomness4

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Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
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#47020: Feb 23rd 2017 at 4:38:20 PM

OHHHHHHHHHH

My theory about a gem being hidden in beach city might actually be correct!

edited 23rd Feb '17 4:39:09 PM by Ultimatum

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thatother1dude from Land of the Ill, Annoyin' Since: Jan, 2001
#47021: Feb 23rd 2017 at 4:44:11 PM

That's almost definitely a bloodstone, and thus a jasper. So if she's corrupted, she should look similar.

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
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#47022: Feb 23rd 2017 at 4:48:36 PM

bloodstone sounds sinister..like really obvious name for a villain

edited 23rd Feb '17 4:49:01 PM by Ultimatum

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randomness4 Ghost '11 from The Land of Inconvenience Since: Sep, 2011
Ghost '11
#47023: Feb 23rd 2017 at 4:57:55 PM

That seems like a 2nd name...

And it has stone in it...not exactly villain mineral.

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sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#47024: Feb 23rd 2017 at 5:22:09 PM

[up][up] Maybe they called her BS and was a compulsive liar?

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