1 00:00:05,720 --> 00:00:07,720 Space is great, 2 00:00:07,730 --> 00:00:10,490 but nothing beats some good ol' atmosphere. 3 00:00:10,490 --> 00:00:12,730 The horror! The terror! 4 00:00:12,730 --> 00:00:14,660 Protect yourself against the menace 5 00:00:14,670 --> 00:00:16,900 that threatens Beach City! 6 00:00:16,900 --> 00:00:18,430 Protect yourself against the menace 7 00:00:18,440 --> 00:00:19,900 that threatens Beach City? 8 00:00:19,900 --> 00:00:21,600 Mr. Smiley, protect yourself against the menace 9 00:00:21,610 --> 00:00:22,910 that threatens Beach City? 10 00:00:22,910 --> 00:00:24,570 I'll protect myself from the menace 11 00:00:24,580 --> 00:00:25,770 that threatens Beach City. 12 00:00:25,780 --> 00:00:29,080 Steven! I knew I could count on you! 13 00:00:29,680 --> 00:00:31,580 Let's get knowledgeable! 14 00:00:31,580 --> 00:00:35,080 "How to Protect Yourself Against Rock People"? 15 00:00:35,090 --> 00:00:35,920 What? 16 00:00:35,920 --> 00:00:38,420 "Alien entities walk among us"? 17 00:00:38,420 --> 00:00:41,420 "They're adding mind-controlling minerals to our water suppl..." 18 00:00:41,430 --> 00:00:42,960 "They hate men"?! 19 00:00:42,960 --> 00:00:44,960 Protect yourself against the menace that - 20 00:00:44,960 --> 00:00:47,860 Ronaldo! Wait! What is this? 21 00:00:47,870 --> 00:00:50,770 Well, technically, it's an infozine pamphlet, 22 00:00:50,770 --> 00:00:53,440 but I've been calling them Ronalphlets. 23 00:00:53,440 --> 00:00:54,770 I get that part. 24 00:00:54,770 --> 00:00:56,610 I'm talking about all this mean stuff 25 00:00:56,610 --> 00:00:58,270 you're saying about the Crystal Gems! 26 00:00:58,280 --> 00:01:00,880 No, no, no. Crystal Gems aren't rock people. 27 00:01:00,880 --> 00:01:02,950 Crystal Gems fight rock people. 28 00:01:02,950 --> 00:01:07,120 See my documentary... "Rising Tides, Crashing Skies." 29 00:01:07,120 --> 00:01:10,950 Crystal Gems don't just fight rock people. We are rock people! 30 00:01:10,960 --> 00:01:13,720 Also, don't say "rock people." It's offensive. 31 00:01:13,720 --> 00:01:17,130 Rock people are different, obviously. 32 00:01:17,130 --> 00:01:21,330 For starters, they have rocks embedded in their bodies. 33 00:01:21,330 --> 00:01:22,560 Like this? 34 00:01:22,570 --> 00:01:24,470 But they can summon weapons 35 00:01:24,470 --> 00:01:26,140 from the Mud Dimension. 36 00:01:27,810 --> 00:01:29,470 No, no, you're not getting it. 37 00:01:29,470 --> 00:01:30,810 They can alter their forms. 38 00:01:30,810 --> 00:01:33,480 That's how they trick humans into loving them! 39 00:01:33,480 --> 00:01:35,680 Awwww! 40 00:01:35,680 --> 00:01:36,810 Wait a second. 41 00:01:36,810 --> 00:01:39,010 You're a rock person?! 42 00:01:39,020 --> 00:01:40,950 I'm a Crystal Gem, Ronaldo. 43 00:01:42,190 --> 00:01:44,590 And you're not wrong about everything. 44 00:01:44,590 --> 00:01:46,660 We're just ignored and misunderstood. 45 00:01:46,660 --> 00:01:50,260 I'm so glad you're the only one that took a Ronalphlet! 46 00:01:50,260 --> 00:01:52,590 I'm so sorry! 47 00:01:53,600 --> 00:01:54,800 Hey, it's okay. 48 00:01:54,800 --> 00:01:56,300 Everyone makes mistakes. 49 00:01:56,300 --> 00:01:59,000 Just as long as you realize that the Crystal Gems and I 50 00:01:59,000 --> 00:02:00,840 aren't that different from you. 51 00:02:00,840 --> 00:02:03,010 Right. Thanks, Steven. 52 00:02:03,010 --> 00:02:07,180 I gotta go... rethink some things. 53 00:02:07,180 --> 00:02:10,710 "I'm shutting down my blog," blah blah blah, 54 00:02:10,720 --> 00:02:12,650 "social media," blah. 55 00:02:12,650 --> 00:02:16,690 "I may never come back to the Internet!" 56 00:02:16,690 --> 00:02:18,120 Whoa, dude. 57 00:02:18,120 --> 00:02:19,820 I suppose it's a good thing 58 00:02:19,820 --> 00:02:21,690 that he's taking time to think. 59 00:02:21,690 --> 00:02:23,360 There's a new post. 60 00:02:23,360 --> 00:02:25,530 Hmm. - It's a video. 61 00:02:25,530 --> 00:02:28,960 Good day, loyal followers of Keep Beach City Weird. 62 00:02:28,970 --> 00:02:31,530 I've come to you today because I pride myself 63 00:02:31,540 --> 00:02:33,000 in bringing you the truth 64 00:02:33,000 --> 00:02:35,040 about all the weird stuff in Beach City 65 00:02:35,040 --> 00:02:37,810 The Man doesn't want you to know about. 66 00:02:37,810 --> 00:02:42,040 But today, I need to tell you some truths about this man! 67 00:02:42,050 --> 00:02:44,180 I've mixed up what is right and wrong 68 00:02:44,180 --> 00:02:46,720 and ended up saying some pretty mean things 69 00:02:46,720 --> 00:02:48,150 about the Crystal Gems. 70 00:02:48,150 --> 00:02:50,350 I feel terrible about my mistake 71 00:02:50,350 --> 00:02:52,920 because I know more than anyone what it's like 72 00:02:52,920 --> 00:02:56,990 to do thankless work and to be an outsider! 73 00:02:56,990 --> 00:03:00,900 That's why I'm joining the Crystal Gems! 74 00:03:00,900 --> 00:03:01,930 What?! 75 00:03:03,330 --> 00:03:05,200 Steven! 76 00:03:05,200 --> 00:03:06,240 Ronaldo! 77 00:03:06,240 --> 00:03:07,540 Guess what! 78 00:03:07,540 --> 00:03:09,910 You want to join the Crystal Gems? 79 00:03:09,910 --> 00:03:12,710 I thought you'd never ask! 80 00:03:12,710 --> 00:03:16,510 You know, I always felt strangely at home here. 81 00:03:16,510 --> 00:03:18,880 Unh-unh. No. You are not living here. 82 00:03:18,880 --> 00:03:21,050 And you certainly can't join the Crystal Gems. 83 00:03:21,050 --> 00:03:23,350 But... You don't have a gem. 84 00:03:23,350 --> 00:03:24,590 Your body is organic. 85 00:03:24,590 --> 00:03:27,590 My body's organic, and I'm a Crystal Gem. 86 00:03:27,590 --> 00:03:30,030 You're going to entertain this? 87 00:03:30,030 --> 00:03:32,860 We're all different, but we love and accept each other. 88 00:03:32,860 --> 00:03:34,930 That's what Crystal Gems do. 89 00:03:34,930 --> 00:03:36,230 And isn't it great that someone 90 00:03:36,230 --> 00:03:38,270 is actually interested in what we do? 91 00:03:38,270 --> 00:03:40,270 What better way to show him what we're about 92 00:03:40,270 --> 00:03:42,740 than to accept him as a Crystal Gem, too? 93 00:03:42,740 --> 00:03:44,510 Uhhh... 94 00:03:46,310 --> 00:03:47,610 Let's do this! 95 00:03:47,610 --> 00:03:50,850 Well, it's not the strangest houseguest we've had. 96 00:03:51,880 --> 00:03:54,220 So, when do I get issued my gem? 97 00:03:54,220 --> 00:03:56,420 Ohhhh. It doesn't really... Uh... eh... 98 00:03:56,420 --> 00:03:58,950 But if you had a gem, what would you want it to be? 99 00:03:58,960 --> 00:04:00,290 Well, I care so much, 100 00:04:00,290 --> 00:04:02,760 I think it'd be, like, deep in my heart. 101 00:04:02,760 --> 00:04:04,390 Or like a million tiny gems, 102 00:04:04,400 --> 00:04:07,630 like one crushed-up gem coursing through my blood, 103 00:04:07,630 --> 00:04:10,230 like... like... Bloodstone! 104 00:04:10,230 --> 00:04:12,630 Perfect! That's your Crystal Gem name. 105 00:04:12,640 --> 00:04:14,600 Wait! Check it out! 106 00:04:14,610 --> 00:04:17,270 I have a gem weapon now, too! 107 00:04:17,270 --> 00:04:18,340 Wow! A sword! 108 00:04:18,340 --> 00:04:20,980 I got it at Delmarva Con last year. 109 00:04:20,980 --> 00:04:22,910 It's a replica from the anime 110 00:04:22,910 --> 00:04:25,350 "I Can't Believe My Stepdad's My Sword." 111 00:04:25,350 --> 00:04:28,320 It can cut through a carton of milk 112 00:04:28,320 --> 00:04:30,190 like a carton of butter! 113 00:04:30,190 --> 00:04:32,820 There's a half-full juice box by the TV. 114 00:04:33,690 --> 00:04:35,490 Huhhhh... 115 00:04:35,490 --> 00:04:37,560 Ahhhh! 116 00:04:40,860 --> 00:04:42,930 Nice! That star looks good on you. 117 00:04:42,930 --> 00:04:44,600 Thanks. 118 00:04:44,600 --> 00:04:46,300 Mission time! Awesome! 119 00:04:46,300 --> 00:04:48,540 Let me grab my katana from upstairs. 120 00:04:55,710 --> 00:04:57,610 I'm gonna take the stairs. 121 00:04:57,620 --> 00:04:59,180 Uh, I'm sorry, Bloodfry. 122 00:04:59,180 --> 00:05:01,350 You're going to have to sit this one out. 123 00:05:01,350 --> 00:05:02,650 It's a bit dangerous. 124 00:05:02,650 --> 00:05:04,650 But Steven gets to go. 125 00:05:04,660 --> 00:05:06,150 Steven is different. 126 00:05:06,160 --> 00:05:08,220 He's been training with us for years. 127 00:05:08,230 --> 00:05:09,560 Don't worry, Bloodstone. 128 00:05:09,560 --> 00:05:11,860 I didn't get to come along at first, either. 129 00:05:11,860 --> 00:05:13,700 We can start your training soon. 130 00:05:13,700 --> 00:05:15,230 Be back in a bit! 131 00:05:16,370 --> 00:05:20,100 But... I'm a Crystal Gem, too. 132 00:05:21,400 --> 00:05:23,910 Um... hi, Bloodstone. 133 00:05:23,910 --> 00:05:26,580 Oh. Hi, Steven. Didn't see you there. 134 00:05:26,580 --> 00:05:30,380 So... how'd the mission go without me holding you back? 135 00:05:30,380 --> 00:05:31,710 Uh, it went fine. 136 00:05:31,720 --> 00:05:33,250 You know, the usual... 137 00:05:33,250 --> 00:05:36,320 Fighting monsters, sharing emotions. 138 00:05:36,320 --> 00:05:39,760 I'm glad you didn't get hurt... With me not there. 139 00:05:39,760 --> 00:05:40,990 Yeah. 140 00:05:40,990 --> 00:05:42,220 Well, I'm heading out. 141 00:05:42,230 --> 00:05:44,390 And you're going out like that? 142 00:05:44,400 --> 00:05:46,430 Uh... like what? 143 00:05:46,430 --> 00:05:48,730 Well, I just think a real Crystal Gem 144 00:05:48,730 --> 00:05:52,030 would want to show off their gem, like, all the time. 145 00:05:52,040 --> 00:05:54,970 If I had a gem, I'd show mine off. 146 00:05:56,110 --> 00:05:58,540 You are in a quiet forest. 147 00:05:58,540 --> 00:06:02,110 The trees are quiet. The sky is quiet. 148 00:06:02,110 --> 00:06:04,410 A small rabbit begins to sing. 149 00:06:04,420 --> 00:06:05,610 Ahhhh... 150 00:06:05,620 --> 00:06:07,120 Rahh! What the... 151 00:06:10,090 --> 00:06:13,090 Bloodstone, I know you want to train, 152 00:06:13,090 --> 00:06:14,760 but it's bedtime. 153 00:06:14,760 --> 00:06:19,760 Funny that you... sleep, when gems don't need sleep. 154 00:06:19,760 --> 00:06:21,030 Why is that? 155 00:06:21,030 --> 00:06:22,260 I... I don't know. 156 00:06:22,270 --> 00:06:25,530 Because I'm half human, I get tired and I... 157 00:06:25,540 --> 00:06:28,800 Huh. Well, I'm two halves human, and I'm not... 158 00:06:31,040 --> 00:06:33,010 tired at all. 159 00:06:37,780 --> 00:06:40,980 Ever since I became a Crystal Gem, 160 00:06:40,990 --> 00:06:43,320 uh... sleeping... 161 00:06:43,320 --> 00:06:45,250 I don't... 162 00:06:45,260 --> 00:06:46,250 do it. 163 00:06:46,260 --> 00:06:48,120 That's great, Bloodstone. 164 00:06:48,130 --> 00:06:49,830 What a cool name. 165 00:06:49,830 --> 00:06:51,490 I'm so cool. 166 00:06:52,630 --> 00:06:55,760 Bye, Connie! See you tomorrow for sword training! 167 00:06:55,770 --> 00:06:56,830 Aah! 168 00:06:56,830 --> 00:06:59,270 Her gem weapon's a sword, huh? 169 00:06:59,270 --> 00:07:01,640 She totally ripped that off from me. 170 00:07:01,640 --> 00:07:04,070 What?! That sword belonged to my mom! 171 00:07:04,070 --> 00:07:06,580 How come I don't get your mom's gempon? 172 00:07:06,580 --> 00:07:08,140 That's "gem" and "weapon." 173 00:07:08,150 --> 00:07:10,780 Well, Connie's been a part of the Crystal Gems 174 00:07:10,780 --> 00:07:12,350 longer than you, so... 175 00:07:12,350 --> 00:07:16,320 Admit it... She's just in because she's your girlfriend. 176 00:07:16,320 --> 00:07:18,320 What are you talking about?! 177 00:07:18,320 --> 00:07:20,990 She doesn't even live here! 178 00:07:20,990 --> 00:07:22,760 I'm here all the time! 179 00:07:22,760 --> 00:07:27,000 Look at that quality groove I've established! 180 00:07:27,000 --> 00:07:28,630 If she was a real Crystal Gem, 181 00:07:28,630 --> 00:07:31,700 she'd be a little bit more dedicated! 182 00:07:31,700 --> 00:07:33,340 Are you serious?! 183 00:07:33,340 --> 00:07:35,600 Bloodstone, ever since you got here, 184 00:07:35,610 --> 00:07:37,770 all you've done is boss me around! 185 00:07:37,780 --> 00:07:41,010 Who are you to tell anyone how to be a Crystal Gem?! 186 00:07:41,010 --> 00:07:42,940 You're just... You're just... 187 00:07:42,950 --> 00:07:45,180 a guy with a blog! 188 00:07:46,050 --> 00:07:47,680 Is that love? 189 00:07:47,690 --> 00:07:49,650 Is that acceptance? 190 00:07:49,650 --> 00:07:53,060 Maybe you're the one that isn't a Crystal Gem. 191 00:07:53,060 --> 00:07:57,090 I think you need to leave... And think about stuff. 192 00:07:57,790 --> 00:07:59,230 What is my problem? 193 00:07:59,230 --> 00:08:01,360 He just wanted to be included. 194 00:08:01,370 --> 00:08:05,100 If I were really a Crystal Gem, I'd never... 195 00:08:06,870 --> 00:08:08,640 Wait a second. 196 00:08:10,370 --> 00:08:12,810 Amethyst?! 197 00:08:12,810 --> 00:08:15,210 Yo, I didn't even say anything. 198 00:08:15,210 --> 00:08:17,950 Bloodstone! We need to talk! 199 00:08:18,720 --> 00:08:22,380 You're right! The Crystal Gems are about love and acceptance! 200 00:08:22,390 --> 00:08:24,820 But you've been acting really mean to me, 201 00:08:24,820 --> 00:08:26,020 and I don't love that. 202 00:08:26,020 --> 00:08:27,390 I don't accept that. 203 00:08:27,390 --> 00:08:29,020 I wish I hadn't snapped at you. 204 00:08:29,030 --> 00:08:30,730 It's just... I really thought you joined 205 00:08:30,730 --> 00:08:33,400 because you were interested in the Crystal Gems. 206 00:08:33,400 --> 00:08:37,230 But the second it wasn't about you, you stopped caring. 207 00:08:37,230 --> 00:08:38,570 This isn't the Bloodstone club 208 00:08:38,570 --> 00:08:40,840 about making Bloodstone feel good. 209 00:08:40,840 --> 00:08:42,370 This is my whole life! 210 00:08:42,370 --> 00:08:44,770 Do you care about that or not?! 211 00:08:47,580 --> 00:08:48,840 Whoa! 212 00:08:48,850 --> 00:08:51,510 You truthed him so hard, he died! 213 00:08:51,520 --> 00:08:53,050 No! 214 00:08:53,050 --> 00:08:55,180 Bloodstone! Bloodstone! 215 00:08:57,520 --> 00:08:59,690 He's just asleep. 216 00:08:59,690 --> 00:09:01,360 Guess staying awake for a whole week 217 00:09:01,360 --> 00:09:03,060 finally caught up with him. 218 00:09:03,060 --> 00:09:05,530 Well, what do we do with Fryrocko now? 219 00:09:06,600 --> 00:09:08,860 We should let his parent know he's back. 220 00:09:08,870 --> 00:09:11,270 Hey, Dad. I'm back. 221 00:09:11,270 --> 00:09:13,240 Blog, blog, blog. 222 00:09:13,240 --> 00:09:15,070 That was really good! 223 00:09:15,070 --> 00:09:16,610 Thanks! 224 00:09:16,610 --> 00:09:19,570 I'll... text Peedee and let him know he's here. 225 00:09:19,580 --> 00:09:21,210 You think he'll be okay? 226 00:09:21,210 --> 00:09:24,350 You've worried about him enough, Steven. 227 00:09:25,410 --> 00:09:28,680 Crystal Gems, let's head back. 228 00:09:41,800 --> 00:09:42,960 Bloodstone! 229 00:09:42,970 --> 00:09:44,800 Oh. Hey, Steven. 230 00:09:44,800 --> 00:09:46,000 Are you all right? 231 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:48,140 I haven't seen you in three weeks. 232 00:09:48,140 --> 00:09:50,340 Yeah. I took a real long nap. 233 00:09:50,340 --> 00:09:52,470 And then I did some hard thinking. 234 00:09:52,480 --> 00:09:54,510 I wasn't acting like Bloodstone. 235 00:09:54,510 --> 00:09:58,350 I was acting like - Jerknaldo. 236 00:09:58,350 --> 00:10:01,980 You accepted me, but I still felt like an outsider. 237 00:10:01,990 --> 00:10:07,460 I guess even amongst outsiders, I am the ultimate outsider. 238 00:10:07,460 --> 00:10:11,760 I think it's better Ronaldo Fryman work alone. 239 00:10:11,760 --> 00:10:13,360 Are you sure? 240 00:10:13,360 --> 00:10:16,000 I was really glad you wanted to help our cause. 241 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:18,000 I still do. 242 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:21,000 Oh. It's you and Pearl shaking hands. 243 00:10:21,000 --> 00:10:22,340 When did that happen? 244 00:10:22,340 --> 00:10:25,670 I used the magic of photoediting software. 245 00:10:25,680 --> 00:10:28,680 Hey, but, uh... Ronalphlets aside, 246 00:10:28,680 --> 00:10:29,950 can I ask you something? 247 00:10:29,950 --> 00:10:31,150 Yeah. 248 00:10:31,150 --> 00:10:32,610 Why don't you use your Gem name? 249 00:10:32,620 --> 00:10:35,520 Oh. My Gem name is my mom's name. 250 00:10:35,520 --> 00:10:38,320 Actually, the only time Gems really call me that 251 00:10:38,320 --> 00:10:41,290 is if they're about to kidnap me or beat me up. 252 00:10:41,290 --> 00:10:42,660 That's rough, buddy. 253 00:10:42,660 --> 00:10:44,860 You want me to put that in the Ronalphlet? 254 00:10:44,860 --> 00:10:47,530 Ehh... maybe not. 255 00:10:47,530 --> 00:10:48,730 Got it. 256 00:10:51,000 --> 00:10:53,200 ♪