Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-4224349-20150108233407/@comment-5900631-20150113235922

Gnx486 wrote: I think the object Rose is using in that carving is the artifact that's bubbled in Lion's mane. Also, given Rose's ability to control plant-life, and the fact that within Lion's mane is grass and a tree, Lion is not actually a lion but merely the gem-equivalent of a chia pet. I don't know if you grow them the same as our chia pets, but I'm sure we'll find out in future episodes.

Still think Lion is actually a male crystal gem, perhaps one partially corrupted but not so much so that he's lost his sense of self entirely. Perhaps a former friend or ally of Rose, perhaps even one she was able to heal enough to keep his sense of purpose. Then again, when Lion first makes his appearance GAP don't know what it is, or of it's association with Rose. Mystery abounds!