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Masterchudi wrote: CptHawkins interesting point do you think it be an ability maybe into controlling or influencing people to what Stevonnie wants or needs? I highly doubt that Stevnonnie has any magical powers what so ever, Steven is already half-gem, by fusing with another human, it stands to reason that his magical powers would be even weaker, although, the trade off is that they're clearly faster, stronger and overall more athletic.

I could be wrong though, but I don't see anything that would suggest that fusing gives them any "special powers", which is why I stated in my impressions that I thought the fusion was overall pointless. I mean, its cool and lets us see Steven and Connie grow closer but it doesn't do much for the whole "defending the Earth" deal other than letting us know that Steven is at least capable of fusing on some level.

Social Magnestism isn't an "ability" per se, its simply a reaction given off by other people who are impressed by others either because they're rich, beautiful or have a powerful position in society. Think about it, how would you react if the President just started talking to you on the street, or if a beautiful celebrity (one that you know) greeted you personally? You'd kind of freak out right? They're just humans like you but they seem like much more, that's social magnetism.