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* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome:
** Holly Blue Agate is not happy about the changes, as she's lost all the authority she once had. Just because a toxic, malevolent regime has been changed doesn't mean everyone is going to like it, especially those who were previously in positions of power.
** The Zoomans have gotten better, but they still have strange mannerisms and ways of seeing things. Just because they're free now doesn't mean that a life time of conditioning and living in a completely alien environment won't go away in two years. They also prefer living in the Zoo itself, even though they logically could leave, as it's their home.
** As Garnet points out, the Crystal Gems know the Rose Quartzes aren't Rose and treating them differently for it is wrong, but trauma and negative baggage don't just disappear overnight. Whether they want to or not, Steven, Greg, and the Crystal Gems are extremely uncomfortable around someone who looks so much like the person they had such strong feelings and grief over.
** While initially seeming to be perfectly fine with what happens, the Rose Quartzes reveal at the end of the episode that no, they're not fine and their emotions towards Pink Diamond/Rose Quartz are very similar to Steven's.

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* {{Foil}}: The Rose Quartzes to Pink Diamond's alter ego. A good portion of them show wonder and joy at new things and the Earth, but unlike her, they have no desire to leave the Zoo permanently.


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* MirrorCharacter: The Rose Quartzes to Pink Diamond's alter ego. A good portion of them show wonder and joy at new things and the Earth, but unlike her, they have no desire to leave the Zoo permanently.
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* SequelEpisode: This episode serves as a followup to the ''Out of This World'' arc, showing us what's become of the Zoo and its residents in Era 3, with the largest focus on the Rose Quartzes briefly shown in their bubbles.

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* SequelEpisode: This episode serves as a followup follow-up to the ''Out of This World'' arc, showing us what's become of the Zoo and its residents in Era 3, with the largest focus on the Rose Quartzes briefly shown in their bubbles.



** As Garnet points out, the Crystal Gems know the Rose Quartzes aren't Rose and treating them differently for it is wrong, but trauma and negative baggage don't just disappear over night. Whether they want to or not, Steven, Greg, and the Crystal Gems are extremely uncomfortable around someone who looks so much like the person they had such strong feelings and grief over.

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** As Garnet points out, the Crystal Gems know the Rose Quartzes aren't Rose and treating them differently for it is wrong, but trauma and negative baggage don't just disappear over night.overnight. Whether they want to or not, Steven, Greg, and the Crystal Gems are extremely uncomfortable around someone who looks so much like the person they had such strong feelings and grief over.
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* NotSoDifferent: Once Steven and the Rose Quartzes actually open up to each other, they realize that they ''all'' have complicated feelings towards Pink.

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* NotSoDifferent: NotSoDifferentRemark: Once Steven and the Rose Quartzes actually open up to each other, they realize that they ''all'' have complicated feelings towards Pink.

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* RealityEnsues:
** Holly Blue Agate is not happy about the changes, as she's lost all the authority she once had. Just because a toxic, malevolent regime has been changed doesn't mean everyone is going to like it, especially those who were previously in positions of power.
** The Zoomans have gotten better, but they still have strange mannerisms and ways of seeing things. Just because they're free now doesn't mean that a life time of conditioning and living in a completely alien environment won't go away in two years. They also prefer living in the Zoo itself, even though they logically could leave, as it's their home.
** As Garnet points out, the Crystal Gems know the Rose Quartzes aren't Rose and treating them differently for it is wrong, but trauma and negative baggage don't just disappear over night. Whether they want to or not, Steven, Greg, and the Crystal Gems are extremely uncomfortable around someone who looks so much like the person they had such strong feelings and grief over.
** While initially seeming to be perfectly fine with what happens, the Rose Quartzes reveal at the end of the episode that no, they're not fine and their emotions towards Pink Diamond/Rose Quartz are very similar to Steven's.


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* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome:
** Holly Blue Agate is not happy about the changes, as she's lost all the authority she once had. Just because a toxic, malevolent regime has been changed doesn't mean everyone is going to like it, especially those who were previously in positions of power.
** The Zoomans have gotten better, but they still have strange mannerisms and ways of seeing things. Just because they're free now doesn't mean that a life time of conditioning and living in a completely alien environment won't go away in two years. They also prefer living in the Zoo itself, even though they logically could leave, as it's their home.
** As Garnet points out, the Crystal Gems know the Rose Quartzes aren't Rose and treating them differently for it is wrong, but trauma and negative baggage don't just disappear over night. Whether they want to or not, Steven, Greg, and the Crystal Gems are extremely uncomfortable around someone who looks so much like the person they had such strong feelings and grief over.
** While initially seeming to be perfectly fine with what happens, the Rose Quartzes reveal at the end of the episode that no, they're not fine and their emotions towards Pink Diamond/Rose Quartz are very similar to Steven's.

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** Part of the complexities that Steven and the Crystal Gems feel towards the Rose Quartzes come from their own broken pedestal of ''their'' 'Rose Quartz'.

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** Part of the complexities that Steven and the Crystal Gems feel towards the Rose Quartzes come from their own broken pedestal of ''their'' 'Rose Quartz'."Rose Quartz".



* IOweYouMyLife: Part of the reason why the Rose Quartzes idolize Steven is that his actions kept them from being bubbled for eternity. He gave them their freedom back.

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* IOweYouMyLife: Part of the reason why the Rose Quartzes idolize Steven is that his actions kept them from being bubbled for eternity. He eternity and gave them their freedom back.



* NotEvenBotheringWithAnExcuse: Garnet and Pearl say that they're going to the bathroom to get away from the uncomfortable situation with the Rose Quartzes at dinner. Greg just goes [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere "nope" and runs off]].

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* NotEvenBotheringWithAnExcuse: Garnet and Pearl say that they're going to the bathroom to get away from the uncomfortable situation with the Rose Quartzes at dinner. Greg just goes [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere "nope" "Nope!" and runs off]].



* NotSoDifferent: Once Steven and the Rose Quartzes actually open up to each other, they realize that they ''both'' have complicated feelings towards Pink.

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* NotSoDifferent: Once Steven and the Rose Quartzes actually open up to each other, they realize that they ''both'' ''all'' have complicated feelings towards Pink.



* RebuiltPedestal: At the end of the episode, the Rose Quartzes manage to stay on good terms with Steven after they express their complicated feelings towards Pink Diamond and how her actions affected them all, leaving both sides contented as the Rose Quartzes head back to the Human Zoo.



* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Greg's reaction when he sees ''three'' Rose Quartzes (one of whom looks like [[TheLostLenore Steven's mother]]) is to bolt out of the house, not even bothering to hide his discomfort like Steven, Pearl and Garnet are trying to.

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* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Greg's reaction when he sees ''three'' Rose Quartzes (one of whom looks like [[TheLostLenore Steven's mother]]) is to bolt out of the house, not even bothering to hide his discomfort like Steven, Pearl Pearl, and Garnet are trying to.



* StunnedSilence: Steven's reaction to seeing the first Rose Quartz (who coincidentally had hair just like his mom's) is a brief one of this. Amethyst acquires the same reaction while in a conga line.

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* StunnedSilence: Steven's reaction to seeing the first Rose Quartz (who coincidentally (who, coincidentally, had hair just like his mom's) is a brief one of this. Amethyst acquires the same reaction while in a conga line.

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* GoodOldWays: With her authority non-existent at this point, Holly Blue pines for the way things were before the Empire was dismantled with the Zoomans in captivity, the Quartzes under her authority and [[HappinessInSlavery the Diamonds giving her orders.

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* GoodOldWays: With her authority non-existent at this point, Holly Blue pines for the way things were before the Empire was dismantled with the Zoomans in captivity, the Quartzes under her authority and [[HappinessInSlavery the Diamonds giving her orders.

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* GoodOldWays: With her authority non-existent at this point, Holly Blue pines for the way things were before the Empire was dismantled with the Zoomans in captivity, the Quartzes under her authority and [[HappinessInSlavery the Diamonds giving her orders]].
* IChooseToStay: The Famethyst, Zoomans and Roses stay at the Zoo because it's their home. With that said, they do visit the Earth when invited.

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* GoodOldWays: With her authority non-existent at this point, Holly Blue pines for the way things were before the Empire was dismantled with the Zoomans in captivity, the Quartzes under her authority and [[HappinessInSlavery the Diamonds giving her orders]].
* IChooseToStay: The Famethyst, Zoomans and Roses stay at the Zoo because it's their home. With that said, they do visit the Earth when invited.
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* {{Foil}}: The Rose Quartzes to Pink Diamond's alter ego. A good portion of them show wonder and joy at new things and the Earth, but unlike her, they have no desire to leave the Zoo permanently. Part of it is that they were made to be healers and caregivers, while Pink was a queen technically. Meanwhile, the Earth is somewhat of a TraumaButton with how they were scapegoated for their Diamond's deception. At least the Zoo doesn't remind them of such a betrayal.

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* {{Foil}}: The Rose Quartzes to Pink Diamond's alter ego. A good portion of them show wonder and joy at new things and the Earth, but unlike her, they have no desire to leave the Zoo permanently. Part of it is that they were made to be healers and caregivers, while Pink was a queen technically. Meanwhile, the Earth is somewhat of a TraumaButton with how they were scapegoated for their Diamond's deception. At least the Zoo doesn't remind them of such a betrayal.

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* DoesNotLikeShoes: Hippie Rose is barefoot.

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* TheBusCameBack: Holly Blue Agate, the Famethyst, and the Zoomans from Season 4 return.
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* TheThreeFacesOfEve: Each member of the Rose Quartz trio represents one of the many masks the Crystal Gem Rose has worn in her life.
** Superfan Rose is the Child, the immature, silly, and excitable one who is always in awe of the wonders of organic life (or at least Steven).
** Shy Rose is the Mother, the wise, dignified, and emotionally mature one who knows what's going on better than anyone.
** Hippie Rose is the Seductress, who at least takes an interest in Pearl, saying in a sensual tone that "if I could have had a Pearl, I would've wanted her to be just like you" and offers Garnet a shoulder-massage in a flirty manner.
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[[caption-width-right:350: Paging [[UsefulNotes/SigmundFreud Dr. Freud]], we have a code pink.]]
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Steven gets a surprise visit from some old friends, and an even more surprising introduction to some new ones.

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The episode begins with Steven gets trying to find a surprise place to put the portrait of Rose Quartz, testing multiple locations like the Crystal Temple's hand, the Warp Pad Dome, and his bathroom. He puts it up in the exact same place where it was before and sighs in relief, before realizing what he just did. Amethyst and Greg walk in to distract him from his frustration when the house immediately darkens. They go outside to see Pink Diamond's Zoo floating in the air. Using a communication panel in the Warp Pad Dome, Steven and Amethyst talk to Wy-Six and Jay-Ten, who reveal that the Zoo is now piloted by the Zoomans. Greg walks in and is immediately scolded by the two for his previous actions, and leaves soon after. Wy-Six offers Steven to come to join them up in the Zoo. He accepts and asks if Amethyst can join him so she can visit from some old friends, the Famethyst. Wy-Six informs him that as long as she is not Greg, she is allowed to come.
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and an even more surprising introduction Amethyst board the Zoo to see that the human containment area is now a tropical paradise, akin to a summer resort. Wy-Six explains that the Zoomans are now in control of the zoo, while the Quartz guards do not contribute much, simply loafing around. Holly Blue Agate is also troubled, as the lack of authority within Era 3 displeases her. She complains that the Diamonds only want to talk about Steven, before getting startled when she realizes that he's standing right next to her. Steven says hello, and she responds by performing the Diamond salute and walking away nervously. Amethyst reunites with the Famethyst while Wy-Six takes Steven to the Rose Quartz Bubble Room, claiming there are some new ones.friends who wished to see him.
Wy-Six opens the door to the room, and a dumbstruck Steven is greeted by three Rose Quartzes, among the other Rose Quartzes who are now unbubbled and free. Two of them, Superfan Rose Quartz, and Hippie Rose Quartz, quickly introduce themselves and talk to Steven, while the third, Shy Rose Quartz, who bears a striking resemblance to Steven's mother, remains quiet. They quickly make Steven uncomfortable, and in his panic, he invites the three of them to his house for dinner. Meanwhile, as the Famethyst are dancing in a conga line, Amethyst attempts to get Steven's attention and notices the Rose Quartzes, making her feel just as unsettled and uncomfortable as Steven is before leaving the room with her fellow quartzes.
Back home, Steven eats dinner while the Rose Quartzes, Garnet, and Pearl watch on. Greg enters the house briefly, asking how long the Zoomans will be around, but leaves quickly in immense discomfort after seeing the Rose Quartzes, especially Shy Rose Quartz. Pearl then leaves the table to go to Steven's bathroom, followed by Garnet and Steven himself. Once inside, the three of them discuss the discomfort they are feeling due to the similarities between the Rose Quartzes and the original Rose Quartz. Steven exits the bathroom to rejoin the Rose Quartzes when Shy Rose Quartz catches a glimpse of the painting of Rose Quartz and suggests they should leave. Panicking again, Steven reluctantly invites them to stay for a slumber party, which Superfan Rose Quartz excitedly accepts in an exaggerated manner.
At night, Steven and the Rose Quartzes watch movies together in his room. Superfan Rose Quartz accidentally plays the tape Rose Quartz gave to Steven, causing him to quickly shut off the TV and put them to bed. While conversing with them in bed, Steven inadvertently invites the Rose Quartzes to stay on Earth with him. Superfan Rose Quartz and Hippie Rose Quartz quickly accept the offer, but Shy Rose Quartz announces to them that Steven does not like them. Steven doesn't deny the statement and the three Rose Quartzes shortly leave, disappointed and heartbroken.
Steven quickly catches up to the Rose Quartzes just before they leave via the Warp Pad Dome. He confesses to them how much they reminded him of his mom and how he has been pretending to be comfortable around them when he actually isn't. The Rose Quartzes, in turn, confess that they are pretending to be fine too, after being punished for having the same cut as the Gem who supposedly shattered Pink Diamond. The group eventually comes to an understanding, after realizing that they aren't so different and are almost like siblings. The three Rose Quartzes warp away, contented, just when Amethyst warps back in from hanging out with the Famethyst and asks what she missed.

Back in his bed, Steven sleeps in peace, as the painting of Rose Quartz rests inside Lion's mane.
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* WideEyesAndShrunkenIrises: Steven's reaction to seeing three duplicates of his dead mom is at the top of the page. Amethyst has a similar reaction when she see Steven surrounded by three duplicates of his dead mom.

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* WideEyesAndShrunkenIrises: Steven's reaction to seeing three duplicates of his dead mom is at the top of the page. Amethyst has a similar reaction when she see sees Steven surrounded by three duplicates of his dead mom.
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* WideEyesShrunkenIrises: Steven's reaction to seeing three duplicates of his dead mom is at the top of the page. Amethyst has a similar reaction when she see Steven surrounded by three duplicates of his dead mom.

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* WideEyesShrunkenIrises: WideEyesAndShrunkenIrises: Steven's reaction to seeing three duplicates of his dead mom is at the top of the page. Amethyst has a similar reaction when she see Steven surrounded by three duplicates of his dead mom.
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* NoJustNoReaction: Greg rejects Steven's invitation to stay for dinner with a flatout "no", too freaked out by the Rose Quartzes.

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* NoJustNoReaction: Greg rejects Steven's invitation to stay for dinner with a flatout "no", "Nope", too freaked out by the Rose Quartzes.
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* ExpectingSomeoneTaller: Superfan Rose has this reaction to Steven.

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* ExpectingSomeoneTaller: Superfan Rose has this reaction is surprised to Steven.see Steven is smaller than she expected.



* NoJustNoReaction: Greg's answer when Steven asks if he wants to stay, too freaked out by the Rose Quartzes.

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* NoJustNoReaction: Greg's answer when Steven asks if he wants Greg rejects Steven's invitation to stay, stay for dinner with a flatout "no", too freaked out by the Rose Quartzes.



* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Greg's reaction when he sees ''three'' Rose Quartzes, one of whom looks like [[TheLostLenore Steven's mother]].

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* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Greg's reaction when he sees ''three'' Rose Quartzes, one Quartzes (one of whom looks like [[TheLostLenore Steven's mother]].mother]]) is to bolt out of the house, not even bothering to hide his discomfort like Steven, Pearl and Garnet are trying to.



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* BrokenPedestal: Superfan Rose sobs "Never meet your heroes!" when she thinks that Steven doesn't want the Rose Quartzes around.
** Part of the complexities that Steven and the Crystal Gems feel towards the Rose Quartzes come from their own broken pedistal of ''their'' Rose Quartz.

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* BrokenPedestal: BrokenPedestal:
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** Part of the complexities that Steven and the Crystal Gems feel towards the Rose Quartzes come from their own broken pedistal of ''their'' Rose Quartz.
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-->'''Holly Blue Agate:''' I'd give anything for an order from the Diamonds, but all they talk about is Steven, Steven, Steven, ''[sees Steven standing right next to her]'' Steven?!
* BaitAndSwitch: After Pearl and Garnet leave the awkward dinner party with the Roses, Steven meets them in the bathroom. Pearl apologises to Steven but points out how ''weird'' it is to see three different Roses. Garnet them puts her hand on Pearl's shoulder in what looks like a gentle reprimand... before she switches gears and agrees with Pearl about how weird it is.
* BirdsOfAFeather: In the end, what alleviates the awkwardness between Steven and the Rose Quartzes is both parties realising how similar they are in that they were made by Pink Diamond and have complicated feelings for her due to how her actions effected their lives. It concludes with Steven declaring that the Rose Quartzes are like his siblings rather then reflections of his mom.

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-->'''Holly Blue Agate:''' I'd give anything for an order from the Diamonds, but all they talk about is Steven, Steven, Steven, ''[sees ''(sees Steven standing right next to her]'' her)'' Steven?!
* BaitAndSwitch: After Pearl and Garnet leave the awkward dinner party with the Roses, Steven meets them in the bathroom. Pearl apologises apologizes to Steven but points out how ''weird'' it is to see three different Roses. Garnet them then puts her hand on Pearl's shoulder in what looks like a gentle reprimand... before she switches gears and agrees with Pearl about how weird it is.
* BirdsOfAFeather: In the end, what alleviates the awkwardness between Steven and the Rose Quartzes is both parties realising realizing how similar they are in that they were made by Pink Diamond and have complicated feelings for her due to how her actions effected affected their lives. It concludes with Steven declaring that the Rose Quartzes are like his siblings rather then reflections of his mom.
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* ContinuityNod: The chest in Lion's mane is [[WesternAnimation/StevenUniverseTheMovie still open]]. [[RiddleForTheAges How Steven opened it and what he found in it remains unknown]].

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* ContinuityNod: The chest in Lion's mane is [[WesternAnimation/StevenUniverseTheMovie still open]]. [[RiddleForTheAges [[TheUnreveal How Steven opened it and what he found in it remains unknown]].
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* BaitAndSwitch: After Pearl and Garnet leave the awkward diner party with the Roses, Steven meets them in the bathroom. Pearl apologises to Steven but points out how ''weird'' it is to see three different Roses. Garnet them puts her hand on Pearl's shoulder in what looks like a gentle reprimand... before she switches gears and agrees with Pearl about how weird it is.

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* BaitAndSwitch: After Pearl and Garnet leave the awkward diner dinner party with the Roses, Steven meets them in the bathroom. Pearl apologises to Steven but points out how ''weird'' it is to see three different Roses. Garnet them puts her hand on Pearl's shoulder in what looks like a gentle reprimand... before she switches gears and agrees with Pearl about how weird it is.
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* {{Foil}}: The Rose Quartzes to Pink Diamond's alter ego. A good portion of them show wonder and joy at new things and the Earth, but unlike her, they have no desire to leave the Zoo permanently. Part of it is that they were made to be healers and caregivers, while Pink was a queen technically. Meanwhile, the Earth is somewhat of a TraumaButton with how they were scapegoated for their Diamond's deception. At least the Zoo doesn't remind them of such a betrayal.


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* IChooseToStay: The Famethyst, Zoomans and Roses stay at the Zoo because it's their home. With that said, they do visit the Earth when invited.


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* IOweYouMyLife: Part of the reason why the Rose Quartzes idolize Steven is that his actions kept them from being bubbled for eternity. He gave them their freedom back.
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* BirdsOfAFeather: In the end what alleviates the awkwardness between Steven and the Rose Quartzes is both parties realising how similar they are in that they were made by Pink Diamond and have complicated feelings for her due to how her actions effected their lives. It concludes with Steven declaring that the Rose Quartzes are like his siblings rather then reflections of his mom.

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* BirdsOfAFeather: In the end end, what alleviates the awkwardness between Steven and the Rose Quartzes is both parties realising how similar they are in that they were made by Pink Diamond and have complicated feelings for her due to how her actions effected their lives. It concludes with Steven declaring that the Rose Quartzes are like his siblings rather then reflections of his mom.

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