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You really expect us to dance and sing like Pearls? Forget it, Steven Universe. You've already got a Lapis doing what you want, and look how dull it's made her. Or was she always this pitiful? |
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—"Why So Blue?" |
Lapis Lazuli, also known as Mean Lapis in the credits, is a Homeworld Gem who debuted in "Why So Blue?". Alongside a navel-gem Lapis Lazuli, the two were still terraforming planets even after Steven's message of dismantling Homeworld's oppressive empire.
Appearance
Lapis Lazuli has light azurish blue skin as well as medium-blue hair that is styled in a short, curly bob with flat bangs. Her outfit consists of a blue top with dark blue details, as well as a blue diamond insignia in a different shade of blue. She also has a long blue skirt, blue eyes, and is barefoot. Her gemstone is located on her left shoulder.
Personality
Lapis was originally completely bought into the idea of destroying worlds for fun, alongside her partner, Nice Lapis. However, after Steven and Lapis Lazuli showed her dancing, she became embarrassed and judgemental due to her partner becoming warmer on the idea of living peacefully, but didn't immediately change because to her partner's pressure and judgement over this. After the Crystal Gem Lapis fought them, she was shown to be very impressed with her, and, along with the other Homeworld Lapis, was willing to serve Lapis as if she were her Diamond. After Steven and the Crystal Gem Lapis go back to Little Homeschool, Nice Lapis goes after Steven and Lapis. However, at the end of the episode, Mean Lapis is nowhere to be seen.
History
"Why So Blue?"
She and Nice Lapis are still terraforming the unnamed planet when Steven and Lapis arrive, having ignored the changes of Era 3. She is unwilling to change her ways and is dismissive of Steven and Lapis' attempts to demonstrate other ways of utilizing their hydrokinesis. She agrees to stop terraforming and leave the planet after Lapis overpowers them, stating how impressed she is with Lapis' show of strength.
Abilities
Lapis Lazuli possesses standard Gem abilities including fusion, superhuman strength/durability, and agelessness. She is exceptionally powerful, especially when she is near the ocean. She can also create objects out of water.
Natural Abilities
- Enhanced Strength: Lapis has superhuman strength, enabling her to use enough power to attack her enemies. This was shown in "Why So Blue?"
Unique Abilities
- Hydrokinesis: Lapis Lazuli has immense power over water and liquid material. Like the Crystal Gem Lapis Lazuli, she can form water into various constructs that she can control, including hands to smite enemies or use as a platform, chains to entangle or trap enemies with, divide the sea to make a path.
- Water Generation: In addition to manipulating existing liquid, Lapis can generate a certain amount of water from her gem. It is unknown whether the water is somehow stored within her gemstone, or if she simply condensed the water molecules in the air into a liquid form.
- Water Wings: Lapis can summon and remove water wing-like constructs, which can propel her at high velocities as an evasive maneuver or as a method of transportation. Her wings have allowed her to fly between planets.
Episode Appearances
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1. "Little Homeschool": | Absent | 11. "In Dreams": | Absent | ||
2. "Guidance": | Absent | 12. "Bismuth Casual": | Absent | ||
3. "Rose Buds": | Absent | 13. "Together Forever": | Absent | ||
4. "Volleyball": | Absent | 14. "Growing Pains": | Absent | ||
5. "Bluebird": | Absent | 15. "Mr. Universe": | Absent | ||
6. "A Very Special Episode": | Absent | 16. "Fragments": | Absent | ||
7. "Snow Day": | Absent | 17. "Homeworld Bound": | Absent | ||
8. "Why So Blue?": | Debut | 18. "Everything's Fine": | Absent | ||
9. "Little Graduation": | Absent | 19. "I Am My Monster": | Absent | ||
10. "Prickly Pair": | Absent | 20. "The Future": | Absent |
Relationships
Lapis Lazuli
At first, Mean Lapis makes fun of her alongside Nice Lapis, yet after the fight between the Lapises, Mean Lapis seems to hold a level of respect for her.
Steven Universe
At first, Nice and Mean Lapis think they should only half-listen to him since he is half-Diamond. After he gives Nice Lapis the brochure for Little Homeschool. At the end of the episode, this shows that only Nice Lapis attended Little Homeschool. On the other half, Mean Lapis refuses.
Nice Lapis
At first, Mean Lapis makes fun of Crystal Gem Lapis Lazuli, alongside her partner Nice Lapis. Crystal Gem Lapis Lazuli explains how creative they can get besides destroying worlds. While Lapis explains how creative they can get, both Steven and Lapis dance. This results Nice Lapis of begining to dance while Mean Lapis signals her with a judgemental and embarassed expression to stop her. Later in the episode, both Lapises participate in a battle with Crystal Gem Lapis. Both work as a duo together to attack her.
Trivia
- Mean Lapis acts similarly to a stereotypical 'mean girl'. She pressures Nice Lapis, and is dismissive and condescending towards Lapis. Additionally, Nice Lapis acts as a sort of 'follower' for her.
Gemstone
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Lapis Lazuli's gemstone is located on her left shoulder. It appears to be cut like a pear cabochon. It has a silver ring, which is hidden inside her body. |
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References
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