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Gnx486 wrote: Wow, I had not realized how ruthless the Crystal Gems really were. The Homeworld actually believed the gems on Earth had all been wiped out, meaning no gems occupying Earth ever left. And with the sheer number of gems bubbled away in the temple, that's a whole lot of people GAP and Rose didn't allow to leave. And you know at least some of them had to have wanted to retreat. Explains Lapis' sense of desperation a bit more, the Crystal Gems were bent on making sure nobody returned from Earth. And seeing as how they attacked her on sight, I doubt anyone other than Steven would have let her go in the end.

Not that they weren't justified. If Peridot is any indicator, the Homeworld gems would have killed every human on the planet if it served their purposes. She didn't bat an eye at the thought of killing Steven, after all. That's some dark stuff going on there. Makes GAP seem a bit more hardcore. In the CG's defense, they had good reason for wanting no Gems to tell of Earth again. If the Kindergarten cliffs are of any indication, not only are Homeworld Gems callous jackasses with no regard for Earth life, they also would most likely destroy the Earth if it couldn't perform to their liking. Also, I'm fairly sure the Gems bubbled were monsters LONG before Steven came along, most likely breaking out of a prison of some sort that has yet to be revealed. There's a big difference between ruthlessness and over-protection.

Though I will admit, this series is surprising me with the mature themes they bring in with each passing episode. No doubt from Rebecca's personal experiences on AT.