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—"Little Graduation"
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Shep is the romantic partner of Sadie Miller. They first appeared in "Little Graduation".

Appearance

Shep has a light brown skin color and dark brown hair. They also sport a white crop top with some colorful abstract designs on it, some slightly big purple joggers and blue and white high tops. They have a backward hat, white with red on the end, a gold nose ring, and four bracelets on their arms (blue and green on the right and yellow and pink on the left). They also wear a dark green backpack.

Personality

Shep is portrayed as friendly, laid-back, and supportive. They also demonstrate being level-headed and empathetic, as when Steven trapped everyone in his dome Shep suggested that the reason Steven did it was out of fear of losing his friends as they moved on with their lives. They also proved to be reassuring, successfully calming down Steven and affirming that his friendships will endure. Notably, Shep exhibits no further hostility following the incident.

They have a great interest in music, consistently carrying cassette tapes of their own music, one of which they generously share with Steven.

History

"Little Graduation"

Shep is first brought up inside Lars's bakery, where Lars asks Sadie about her relationship. At this point, Sadie reveals they've been dating for nearly two months and leaves. Steven then further asks Lars about Shep, where Lars admits Shep and Sadie met while Sadie was on tour.

Shep first appears during the graduation of the Off Colors, where they happily greet Steven when he goes to speak with Sadie. It is also revealed that Shep and Sadie have prepared a duet for the graduation (rather than it being The Suspects like Steven assumed). Later into the graduation party, Sadie and Shep perform "Looking Forward" to the crowd.

Shep, along with the others, gets trapped inside Steven's diamond-like dome created during his pink state. During this, Steven calls out Lars to explain his feelings towards Sadie, where Sadie admits the two tried but "grew apart", and it's assumed that sometime during this Shep entered the picture and Sadie began dating them. Shep shows some happiness when Lars compliments their relationship.

When Steven's dome begins closing inwards with the threat of crushing everyone, Shep is able to assess the situation. Despite Steven's panic and inability to read his emotional state, Shep manages to calmly explain to Steven that, since his powers are based on his emotions, it's likely the dome is a manifestation of his anxiety over his friends leaving. Steven remains incredulous as Shep continues to try and help Steven realize that, while Steven is feeling confused and wants his friends for help, he ultimately needs to let them live their lives. Thanks to Shep, Steven inadvertently drops the dome.

Following this, Steven admits to Sadie and Shep that they are a good couple. Shep, showing no ill will over the prior events, happily offers Steven a copy of their music when Steven asks and even carries copies of their music on tape cassettes. Shep and Sadie then leave.

"Growing Pains"

Greg mentions he has become Shep and Sadie's manager and is touring with them. They are heard in the background of Greg's call to Steven, practicing a new routine.

"The Future"

Shep is mentioned when Steven says he plans to be in Charm City for theirs and Sadie's concert.

Relationships

Sadie Miller

They met Sadie while Sadie was on a tour with her band, Sadie Killer and the Suspects. As of "Little Graduation", they have been dating for two months and seem to be pretty close. The two play music together as shown with the song "Looking Forward".

Lars Barriga

Lars and Shep do not have much interaction, however, Lars does show that he knows about Shep, and he's entirely calm about the relationship they have with Sadie. Lars even compliments Shep on being such a good partner to Sadie (possibly due to the admitted poor relationship history between Sadie and Lars).

Steven Universe

Steven, at first, seems somewhat hostile towards Shep's existence within his circle of friends. He is unable to understand why Lars and Sadie aren't together and shows a passive-aggressive attitude when first meeting Shep. Shep doesn't seem to react heavily to this but is noticeably aware.

When Steven traps everyone in a dome during his pink state, it is ultimately Shep who calms Steven down and tries to help him work through his feelings, which results in everyone telling Steven they'll stay friends and Steven finally being able to drop the dome. Following this, Shep happily hands Steven a cassette tape of their and Sadie's music and doesn't seem to harbor any anger towards Steven for the incident. Steven also admits the two are a great couple and shows guilt at his actions.

In "The Future", Steven feels comfortable enough to go to one of Sadie and Shep's concerts.

Episode Appearances


Trivia

  • The musical instrument that Shep plays in "Little Graduation" is known as an Electronic Wind Instrument, or EWI.
  • They are the first non-binary character in the franchise who is not a Gem or a hybrid fusion.
    • Their voice actor, Indya Moore, is also non-binary and uses they/them pronouns.

Gallery

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References

ve Characters in Steven Universe
Crystal Gems Human-Gem Hybrids: Steven Universe

Unfused Gems: AmethystBiggs JasperBismuthLapis LazuliLarimarPearlPeridotRubySapphireSnowflake Obsidian
Fusion Gems: AlexandriteCrazy Lace AgateGarnetMega PearlObsidian (Rose Quartz Fusion)OpalRainbow QuartzSardonyxSugilite
Hybrid Fusions: Obsidian (Steven fusion)Rainbow Quartz 2.0Smoky QuartzStegStevonnieSunstone
Inactive Gems: Rose Quartz
Humans: Connie Maheswaran
Pets: LionPumpkinCat Steven

Homeworld Gems Unfused Gems: CombyEmeraldPebblesPeridotsSapphiresSpinel

Fusion Gems: MalachiteTopazZebra Jasper (fusion)Giant RubyRuby (triple fusion)Lemon JadeBluebird Azurite
Inactive Gems: Pink Diamond

Off Colors Unfused Gems: PadparadschaRutile Twins

Fusion Gems: FluoriteRhodonite
Humans: Lars Barriga

Other Gems (Formerly) Corrupted Gems: AlbiteAngel Aura QuartzBig Bird • Biggs Jasper • BixbiteBlue ChalcedonyBlue Lace Agate • Cherry Quartz • ChrysocollaDesert GlassEarth BeetleGrossular DiopsideHeaven Beetle • Jasper • Lace Amethyst • Larimar • Moonstone • Nephrite • Ocean JasperOrange Spodumene • Snowflake Obsidian • Tongue MonsterUnknown Giant Gem MonsterWater BearWatermelon TourmalineWhite TopazZebra Jasper (singular)Minor Corrupted Gems

Other Gems: Minor GemsUnknown Gems (Morganite • Nephrite-XJ Cut-763 • Unknown Quartz Warrior • Blue Diamond's Court • Pink Diamond's EntourageUnknown Crystal Gems67 Elite CitrinesPyritesHessonites, Demantoids, and PyropesKyanites)

Forced Fusions: Cluster Gems (The Cluster)

Comic Gems: Ant Gem MonsterClock Tower GemFrozen FragmentGlass GhostInvisible Manta RayMole Gem MonsterMolluskMonster Lizard GemObeliskOld Book GemPlant MonsterPerils of PweepweeRainbow Cloud MonsterRed Bird Gem MonsterRed Eel MonsterScorching ShardSlime Gem MonsterSlug MonsterSnowbeastTentacle MonsterUnknown Giant BirdVine Monsters

Other Major Characters Humans: Greg UniverseSadie Miller
Recurring Characters Humans: Andy DeMayoBarbara MillerBill DeweyBuck DeweyBuddy BuddwickDante and Martha BarrigaDoug MaheswaranPriyanka MaheswaranHarold SmileyJamieJaneJenny PizzaKevinKiki PizzaKofi PizzaMartyMr. FrymanMystery GirlNanefua PizzaOnionPeedee FrymanQuentin FrowneyRonaldo FrymanShepSour CreamSuitcase SamVidaliaYellowtailZoomans (F-3Jay-TenU-12Wy-Six)

Others: Baby MelonBlue CrabsCactus StevenHolo-PearlMagic MossSteven Jr.Watermelon Stevens

Minor Characters Humans: The Best Diner in the World's WaitressEmpire City Wildlife Rehabilitation Center EmployeeGaryGreg's family (Aunt and Uncle • Aunt DebGrandfatherParentsGreat-aunt Gregargia) • Hospital Employees (Dr. GeroDr. StrombergDr. West) JeffKhajima, Jaime, and BrandishMarty's RoadiesMayoral BodyguardsMike KrolOnion's Friends (Garbanzo • Pinto • Soup • Squash) • Patricia and DanielRickySabinaSteven's BabysitterSunshine JusticeWilliam Buford BuchananWilliam DeweyMinor Human Characters

Animals: Butt LobsterCrystal BasiliskDogGiant BirdMask Island BirdsMask Island FishMask Island WormOnion's MouseOnion's SnakeParty GuyRaccoonSeagullsSnakeSteven The ThirdSusanMinor Animal Characters
Aliens: Beetle AliensBird Blob AliensUngulate AliensWorm AliensFlower-Like AliensMinor Alien Characters

Fictional Characters Cookie CatDogcopterMearlPizza JennyMinor Fictional Characters

Camp Pining Hearts: PaulettePercyPierre
"Garnet's Universe": FoxmanHopperHoppyRingo
Golf Quest Mini: AceAce's Father
Li'l Butler: Li'l ButlerMr. MoneyMrs. MoneyDaughter Money • Dirtbike Money
Lonely Blade: Evil JanitorLonely BladeLonely Blade's Brother
Rose's Room: Cloud ConnieTiny Floating Whale
The Spirit Morph Saga: ArchimicarusLisaPlinkmanWind Lizard

Antagonists Blood PolypCentipeetlesCrab MonstersCrystal ShrimpDrill ParasitesElectric SkullsFryboHolo-ConnieShadow ConnieSmoke MonsterWater Clones
Alter Egos Billy Bank AssetsChunk TruckConcrete HeatDashing Danny DooberHandsome Hank HackleschmidtHowl JonesLoch Ness BloggsterPurple PumaSea WaspShark-O-ManiaTiger Millionaire
Attack the Light Blue LightGreen LightIndigo LightOrange LightRed LightViolet LightWhite LightYellow Light

Groups: Light ArmyBlue Monsters • Green Monsters • Indigo MonstersOrange MonstersRed Monsters

Save the Light Hessonite • SquaridotHessonite's Citrines
Unleash the Light DemantoidPyrope
The Phantom Fable Fable • Lonely PearlJasper (Eyeball)
Groups The Cool Kids • Crystal Gems • Crystal Temps • The "Famethyst" • The Great Diamond Authority • Homeworld Gems • Off ColorsSadie Killer and the SuspectsSecret Team • Steven and the Stevens • Zoomans • Species
Gem Types Aquamarines • Bismuths • Diamonds • GarnetsJades • Lapis Lazulis • Nephrites • Pearls • Pebbles • Peridots • Quartzes • Rubies • Sapphires • Topazes • Zircons
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