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frisk would be more affected by the words than chara.

(although they might feel some minor amount of begrudging sympathy) 

I too can easily imagine the Ruby Squad interacting with baby Steven. Good thing I have sketches of them doing just that I need to tidy up and color before I post it up soon!

I don’t think Army is as violent as she just inclined to get loud and physical because.. that’s what a Ruby is generally like or expected to behave. But she would have the hardest time curbing her innate aggression and understand that punching is not acceptable way to greet someone who isn’t a full-grown gem. 

Otherwise, I like to think that she would adore this pebble!

Things that happen while they help raise Steven (because of course this boy needs an army of lesbian moms to take care of him):

“You can’t put Steven in the sand and expect him to grow into a full-sized Quartz in a matter of weeks. Human babies don’t work that way.”

Loads of diapers. And constant crying. They learn just how nice and pivotal sleeping actually is for their health, especially Eyeball. She could sleep for days when someone else is caring for Steven.

Garnet (Rupphire) + Eyeball friendship! Pearl too, more or less, since I’m sure those two will have plenty things to talk about (or argue) involving Rose.

Amethyst + Ruby Squad friendship! 

What if baby Steven was able to use his floating powers? Whenever Doc and Army aren’t paying attention to him like they should, he “disappears” and those two end up panicking because Navy isn’t someone they want to upset if she decides to look into an empty crib. 

“He’s now as big as an Aquamarine and, thank the Stars, not a brat like one. I was getting a little worried.”

His favorite video games align with the Rubies’ interests. Navy and Leggy get into Animal Crossing because of him.

Steven’s well-being becomes Eyeball’s top priority. “Steven is sad. Here’s some money. Go to the Big Donut and get him 20 of those chocolate cats he loves so much.”

Steven’s first visit to a zoo is also the Ruby Squad first visit. They were expecting to see some more humans there, but instead there are Earth animals that they have never seen around the beach or forests in Beach City. Steven loves the lions and wolves, and they do too. Navy loves the pretty birds. Eyeball loves the tigers. Leggy likes turtles. Doc wonders if the “cool, stripey horses” can be ridden like the fancy, “frozen” ones at Funland.

Every year for his birthday and when he’s big enough to do so, they drive around in those little kazoo-racer cars with him. They just don’t consider themselves above “childish” activities.

“He’s as big as a Ruby. Is he a Ruby now? Can I give him a punch on the shoulder now?”

Steven remains as big as a Ruby for quite a while and the Ruby Squad is so sure that he’s a Ruby. But Eyeball knows better. Eventually, he’ll grow to be taller than them. Taller than Pearl and Garnet. Maybe become as tall as Rose. And Eyeball just isn’t looking forward to that.