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As per usual, despite advocating for her 'redemption' Steven tended to leave Spinel to her own devices; not that she minded too much, most days she couldn't seem to decide whether she was FRIENDS with Steven or HATED him. Today, instead of assault and battery, Spinel decided to go to the cafe. Unbeknownst to her, there was a music talent show that day (seriously, how had she missed those fliers???), and it had been quite a bit crowded that day as a result.

This was mildly irritating, Spinel hadn't EXACTLY wanted to be surrounded by people right about now. She decided she'd stick it out, since she had already paid for her drink (using some of the money Greg and Steven lent her), but that didn't mean she wasn't IRRITATED by the chatter around her. The music was alright – but nothing spectacular – not at first, anyways.

Eventually, Spinel had to stop watching as her name was called, so she retrieved her order from the counter. As she returned to her seat her back to the stage, a new contestant started her performance. Unlike the OTHERS, this contestant's voice caught Spinel's attention; she'd freeze, listening as the melodic voice ENVELOPED the room, truly stealing the stage.

The pink gem's gaze turned her head to the makeshift stage-front, curiosity written across her features. WAIT, Spinel recognized her! The blue gem on stage lived with Steven's friends, from that house Garnet and them were in the process of moving her into. Kyanite, if she remembered correctly. Spinel had NO IDEA she could sing, how hadn't she known? Why had no one TOLD her this?

Drink all but FORGOTTEN as she watched the performance to completion, eyes wide. Kyanite was actually really pretty, now that she thought about it.

With the finale of the performance, Spinel felt a burst of excitement. She'd clap her hands alongside the rest of the audience – but in THAT moment – it felt as if it were just her and Ky in the room. No one else mattered. All she wanted was to speak to Kyanite again.