Steven: By the way, where are the Diamonds right now?
Pink Pearl: *sniffles* I-I haven't the foggiest idea, they just said they were gonna take a "well-deserved vacation".
Amethyst: *sarcastically* Oh, yeah. After destroying hundreds of planets and Gems over millennia, anyone would be tired and wanna take a "well-deserved vacation."
Steven: I see. In that case, I'll contact the Diamonds later, let them know the situation and let them take care of the problem.
Everyone: What?!
Steven: Homeworld is their... home world? Redundancy aside, it's up to them to protect their home and deal with their problems, not me. *waves goodbye* See you later, guys.
[Steven walks away and takes a stroll around Little Homeschool.]
Amethyst: Is he really our Steven? The Steven I know would've immediately gone to help Homeworld Gems.
Bismuth: He didn't even stick around for his party.
Amethyst: Too bad.
Pearl: *turns to Garnet with concern* What do you make of all this? Should we take action or not?
Garnet: Hmm, I think Steven's right. We defected from Homeworld a long time ago, it's not our duty to protect it just because it's changed.
Amethyst: That's true. It's not like Homeworld doesn't have thousands of Gems in its ranks, right? Besides, the Diamonds are the most powerful beings in the universe. Pfft! Those Gems don't stand a chance.
Bismuth: Yeah. Don't worry about Homeworld, they can take care of themselves.
Pearl: *not quite convinced* I think... you guys are right.
[At the same time.]
[In a dimly-lit room of Homeworld Palace, Bluebird is on her knees before three Gems who scold her for her incompetence.]
????? ???? ?????: It's been days since we took over the palace!
???????: *enraged* Why the hell did you wait till now to tell us all this, you moron?!?!
Bluebird: I-I'm so sorry! It's just... it slipped my mind.
???????: How the hell could something this important have slipped your mind?!
???? ?????: I thought Aquamarine's memory was perfect.
Bluebird: It is, but... Ruby's isn't.
???????: Can't believe two Gems doesn't equal one!!
????? ???? ?????: Bluebird, you messed up big time.
???? ?????: Indeed.
???????: I want you to give us ONE reason not to shatter you right now!!
Bluebird: *in fear* Well, I, uh...
???? ?????: Just one, Bluebird.
????? ???? ?????: Yeah, we didn't ask you for that many.
Bluebird: I-I-I know that my Ruby side isn't very... efficient, it even detracts from my Aquamarine side, but... *begs in terror and tears* I'll do anything to make up for my mistake! I beg you to give me a second chance! I'll show you I'm useful! But please don't shatter me, guys!
???? ?????: Heh, look. She believed us.
????? ???? ?????: So I see.
Bluebird: Wait, what?
????? ???? ?????: Even if you've screwed up, you can still be useful.
???? ?????: That's why we're not going to shatter you.
Bluebird: But you said-
???? ?????: *chuckles* Don't freak out, we were just kidding.
????? ???? ?????: *laughs* I got a kick out of watching you beg us and scream "please don't shatter me, guys!" *laughs*
???? ?????: I know, right? *snorts and chuckles* Oh, Azurite, you should've seen the look of terror on your face! *laughing* It was priceless!
Bluebird: *relieved* Whew, you scared the heck out of me. Thank goodness you guys were just kiddi--
???????: WELL, I WASN'T KIDDING!!! Bluebird, you were so stupid to let a puny, cracked Pearl get away!!
Bluebird: *frightened* I-I already told you that a sneaky, nimble Gem kept me from taking out the Pearl! But, I think we can still intercept the pod and destroy it!
???????: You fool! It's too late now!
????? ???? ?????: That's true. Escape pods aren't as fast as ships, but the Pearl has almost certainly reached her destination by now.
Bluebird: You-You're right! What do you think her destination is?
????? ???? ?????: No idea.
???? ?????: Most likely Earth.
Bluebird: Earth?
???????: If so, that Pearl will have told Steven all about us by now.
Bluebird: So? He was going to find out someday anyway, wasn't he?
???????: You don't understand anything, do you!?!
Bluebird: Huh?
???????: It wasn't in our best interest for him to find out about us!
????? ???? ????: At least not yet, it wasn't the right time.
???? ?????: I think so too.
???????: Now because of your ineptitude we'll probably have to rethink the situation!
Bluebird: *shivering in fear* S-S-Sorry!
???????: For your sake, I hope what we had lined up for today goes well! if it doesn't, you're dead!
Bluebird: Wait a sec, what are you talking about?
???????: *shouts* Hey you, come on in!!
(The silhouette of a Gem in pigtails is seen casually leaning against the door frame.)
Bluebird: No way! It's you!
???????: I hope you're ready for this.
??????: I am, ma'am.
????? ???? ?????: Considering her background and how well we trained her, it's certain that she'll be able to fulfill this assignment.
???? ?????: With Bluebird's statement it is more than proven.
???????: I had my doubts because of the type of Gem she is, but I think you're right. Still, let's not forget that Bluebird's screw-up can be a serious drawback.
????? ???? ????: Don't fret, we just have to trust her.
???? ?????: Yep.
??????: *bows* I thank you for trusting me.
???????: Well then, go!
??????: Right away! *leaves the room*
Bluebird: Hey, why am I the only one who doesn't know what you guys are talking about? Tell me!
???????: No, you'd just screw it up.