Every time a Rose Quartz song seemed likely we didn’t get it, yet it sneaks in here. And so well, too! Of course if you’ve seen the episode you know that the song isn’t the biggest bombshell. Who’s ready for an update to the Crystal Gem size chart? 🙂
We learned a lot about Rose in this episode. So much. This is probably more characterization than she’s had in all of the prior episodes combined. Not too much lore (except for… well, you know), but a whole lot of characterization.
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Phew. Sometimes these episodes just get heavy, you know? GC13, Ken, and Dakota are here, though, to discuss Keeping It Together and all it means.
So the good news/bad news first: while chances look grim for Peridot eventually joining the Crystal Gems, it’s not impossible yet. And the experiments mean that, in the future, we’re going to learn a whole lot more about the project.
Coming so soon after Sworn to the Sword, it’s very interesting to see Pearl (who, like Connie, does not seem to be built for fighting) express a desire to do household chores, rather than feeling a mere obligation. Will we learn more about what Pearls are supposed to be like soon?
Finally, the process of doing the laundry is more magical than Garnet lets on: the washing machine can also dry clothes, it seems.
FOUL!
Sorry for shouting, but we said we’d do it.
Well… That happened. This makes it much less likely for Peridot to join the team (unfortunately, though there’s still a glimmer of hope). We did get a very handy explanation of how the Kindergarten works though (mostly just things we already figured out for ourselves being made explicit), and a bit more fusion talk. A good episode for lore.
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GC13, Ken, and Dakota assemble once more to discuss Rising Tides, Crashing Skies. Despite the relatively low-key nature of the episode, the lore discussion gets kind of heavy.
Is Mayor Dewey involved in some conspiracy to cover up the activities of the Crystal Gems? Or is he just a very nervous politician keen to change the subject whenever the walking disasters only he recognizes as such are brought up?
How does the temple door work? Has Amethyst become better at fighting since her introspection in Reformed?
Oh, and we know a lot of you caught it yourselves, but since it was brought up in the podcast, isn’t this guy just adorbable?
Alright, not to spoil anything, but we didn’t get massive “whoa” content on a Tuesday. It’s good episode for a breather though. Great characterization for the Beach City residents though, as well as a fun fact about the monsters.
Definitely not a heavy episode though. Just Ronaldo being weird, which is exactly how he should be.
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GC13, Ken, and Dakota think that #StevenBomb2.0 is starting off on the right foot: if Sworn to the Sword is any indication of what we’re in store for, it’s going to be a great week (with a podcast episode every day!).
So of course the new opening (with its apparent anime influences) come up, as do the songs in the episode. Pearl’s claiming of being inspired by knighthood, a concept less than 2,000 years old, before the rebellion is also brought up. Is it an error, an indication of a rebellion that only happened after the Kindergarten was shut down, or does Pearl not keep close tabs on human culture?
The eagerness with which Pearl indoctrinated Connie was also rather hardcore. Perhaps you could say that Pearl was overzealous? (We’re saying it for her own good.)
Whew.
Sorry, we’re fine, we just need a moment. That was definitely a strong start to #StevenBomb2.0, and the new intro is just icing on the cake.
Well if you haven’t seen Sworn to the Sword you’re in for some serious lore treats. Though most of the story is very much focused on the present (even the future), there is some good history lesson content as well. Plus one thing that you might not notice but will jump out at you if you’re looking for it: the Pink Diamond theory just got another point in its favor.
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