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     ///. hey ya’ll, anyone interested in a FREE TEA LEAF READING? i’ve recently gotten back into the swing of it and i’d love to get some practice in before i actively start advertising it. so, like, IM me if you’re interested! and don’t worry about distance because i can work off of photos! 

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*picks up a human* what the fuck? *shakes it a little* what the fuck?

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     ///. like this for a small starter? i’ve been so inactive recently i really gotta get back into the swing of things 

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Eyeball Redemption Arc

“I’m terrible and I don’t deserve your kindness.”

Have these ERA sketches I did earlier this month. I can’t stop thinking about these two being family.

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She knew that 4ND took notice, for she had felt that brief, second long pause; and her cheeks burned a tiny bit more, turning redder, and A6Y fought the urge to clear her throat or laugh boisterously, awkwardly- to stop that, she bit down on her lip hard, and sighed harshly through her nose. Her hands twitched- and she had to move them to her lap, as the desire to reach for the other Ruby’s hand bubbled up in her suddenly.

She wasn’t sure if it would be appreciated. Even now, the fact she felt so bold to nuzzle the other, left her slightly afraid- and yet, so giddy, too. Because 4ND didn’t pull away after the cheek-touch.

She actually leaned closer (or maybe that was just Ruby’s wishful thinking) and started talking to her.

…Oh stars, she is talking to her.

A6Y forced down a flash of panic- she’s not good at talking! What if she says something- something dumb, as usual, and 4ND will snort and leave-

“I never remember any star systems.” she addmitted gruffly before internally felt like punching herself.

          She doesn’t have to, now. 

     It was a sombre thought; one that the soldier opted to keep to herself, if only because admitting such a thing out loud- speaking the words into the calm night air- would somehow make their situation real. Force her to acknowledge the fact that A6Y would never have to remember any star systems because she was stuck here- they were all stuck here- and who needs to navigate by star systems if they’re never ever going to reach them ever again??? 

     The knowledge that she was never going to see Homeworld again caused a pang of despair to well up in her chest, but she stifled it. She smothered it, pushed it down, because there would be plenty of time to rage about the unfairness of the universe and all its cruel, cruel tricks come sunrise; for now she was tired. 

     .....Wait, had A6Y just told her- 

     The ruby turned her head, leaning forwards a little to glance at the other over her right shoulder. 

      “....You never remembered star systems??” Stars, she’d been one of their pilots! 

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This was funnier in my head…

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shortexistxnce:

“I know, I know.”

Hands rose in front of her in a placating gesture. Connie had already worked out that the ruby was not at all partial to the name Steven had given her; it was, however, the only distinct identifier that Connie had for her.

“But just, I’m not sure what else to call you.”

Referring to her as Ruby, after all, made no distinction at all when there were four others about with the exact same designated name.

That though, wasn’t the main subject right now, was it? From Eyeball’s manner, and the rather strained nature of her replies, Connie got the distinct impression that she was forcing herself not to be outright rude.

It sounded like it was a strain for her to do that much, honestly.

There was also the fact that the gem had failed to say anything complementary at all. Clearly, the earth was a despised place to Eyeball - Connie had a shrewd idea why, just from what Steven had told her about the ruby’s account of the war - but she was trying to avoid saying as much.

That was fine by her, Connie supposed; she wasn’t going to force the ruby to like anything. Still, curiosity prompted her to pursue the question a bit further.

“Different, in what way?”

     “It’s just different.” Despite her best efforts, this reply did come out as a quick snap, irritation seeping into her tone and turning her words sharp. It had been over six thousand years since she’d last stood upon this planet- so much had changed that it hardly felt like the same place anymore, and yet her memories of it rose unbidden to the forefront of her mind no matter where she chose to go! It was as though this stupid planet remembered her wherever she blessedly forgot it, forcing into her a creeping sense of familiarity regardless of the fact that this planet was so DIFFERENT to the Earth she remembered that it may as well have been an entirely alien planet altogether!! 

     To say it was frustrating was an understatement. 

     She did NOT, however, want to discuss such a thing as memories dredged up from aeons ago with a human- one barely past its infant stage, at that!- and so she lifted her arms, crossed them over her chest in a manner more stroppy than defensive, and abruptly changed the direction of the conversation. 

     ( ‘conversation’ !! stars!! it was truly a testimony to how bored she was that she was humouring this at all! ) 

     “......My designation is Ruby -1F4 Cut-4ND. You.... can address me as 4ND, if you must.” It certainly beat Eyeball, at any rate, and had seemed to be an acceptable alternative for the Quartz child when the ‘issue’ had been brought up between the two of them some days earlier. 

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     ///. guys i fucking love one-eyed gems 

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A6Y rubbed her nose absently, flushing deeper red from just being given that little glance- she thanked the stars that the shadows from the night sky hid that particular action from the other Ruby.

Still, though no answer came first, she couldn’t help but hold her breath back as 4ND stretched, afraid to disturb the rare peace the older Ruby held. Licking her lips softly, she turned her head again and stared with faint fascination as the other stretches- her eyes unable to tear away from watching broad shoulders move and wide back arch.

Swallowing she finally breathed out, closing her eyes and then just focusing- feeling for the faint warmth of fire that wasn’t hers and taking comfort from it. 4ND’s voice was set low and raspy as she finally spoke- and A6Y hummed absently in return. Then she hesitated- and turned her head again, tilting it- before gently, almost gingerly, nuzzling her cheek on 4ND’s shoulder.

It was a brief action- barefly a second long, but it made A6Y flush deeply and turn her face forward, determined to not look back for 4ND’s reaction.

     The nuzzling touch to her shoulder was such a Ruby action that the soldier almost thought nothing of it- that was, until she remembered just who she was leaning against, and her nonchalance turned into mild confusion once more. She wasn’t sure she’d ever received a cheek-touch from A6Y before, and was reasonably sure that nobody else in their platoon had either. Perhaps it was the ever-changing atmosphere hanging over their heads nowadays, or even the strange lack of restrictions and common sense on this Diamond forsaken planet, but....this was different, and 4ND knew enough about her teammate to take notice of it. 

    Commenting about it was an entirely different thing though, and so the soldier opted to say nothing, preferring to keep the easy air of amiable nonchalance between the two of them as she turned her one-eyed gaze skywards once more. 

     “.....I barely remember these star systems. It’s been too long since I was here last. I thought ‘hey, I won’t ever come back here, so I don’t need to remember them!’ But I’m HERE now.” 

     Well, so much for amiable nonchalance. 

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finally thought of one for su

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Eyeball is a gray-ace lesbian, Army is a demiromantic pansexual, and the two are in a relationship!

(requested by @thighsformiles)

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redgemcasanova:

“He is a pebble,” Nova stressed again, frown on her face “Or, a cub- human cub. Litte pebble. Bit of both really.”

Sighing deeply through her nose, she could see that Eebee’s displeasure with the situation was reaching new heights. But really- was it only because Steven was so different from them, or because of his connections to Rose Quartz? To be honest, Nova was actually tempted to teach Eebee how exactly are humans made- and what exactly Rose Quartz had to do for Steven to exist.

It’s not like Nova was feeling fondness for the late Rebel leader- quite the opposite really- but she looked at Steven and saw a small child, who just wants to be given a chance. 

Nova will give him that chance. Will give him the tools to not offend the Ruby matriarch by accident.

“I think I am a bit more experirenced where human cubs are concerned, Eebee. And Steven is half of one.”

  “And I’M more experienced where TRAITORS and REBELS are concerned!!” The soldier all but snarled back, arms gesturing wildly towards the sky for no reason other than she had no idea what else to do with them. She just knew that if she didn’t do something with them, she’d end up lunging at the other with every intention of beating her dumb face into the dumb earth sand!! 

     Stars above, how did Nova not get this??? Regardless of whether the Steven was Rose Quartz or not, Homeworld wouldn’t care!! Sure, perhaps inviting the leader of the rebellion that waged war against them for thousands of years into their pack was a tad bit more incriminating than just inviting some human into their pack, but the latter situation was still cause enough for shattering. Or- worse, retraining. 

     “Leave him alone, Nova. That’s an order.” 

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It took me a very long time to find all the crystals scattered around our house last night

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characters that have sharp teeth and theres not really any explicable reason for it they’re just there:  👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

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Day 2 - Homeworld @rubybomb

“I was there. I saw it with my own eye.”

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     tfw ur family calls you a ‘fucking feminist’ in the car ride home bc you believe women deserve, like, respect and stuff 

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