>>80649706I think Garnet is a really fascinating character because she effectively has 3 minds. Fusions seem to be their own individuals while still being a part of the multi-identity of the two fused gems. Garnet is like an ubergemsch, the best qualities of Ruby and Sapphire, while.
And I think her character development is pretty rad. Unlike Amethyst, Garnet only cared about Earth so far that it's a place where she can continue to exist. She just likes being Garnet. So she never got well-socialized in human culture, she just leverages the fact that she's inherently intimidating and always the most powerful and wise person in the room. Whenever she can't just assert her dominance in a social situation, she's incredibly awkward. (See: when she tries to pretend to be Steven's mom on the phone.)
Well it turns out having a kid changes you. As season 1 progresses she starts acting more affectionate toward Steven. And Jail Break ends up being a huge turning point for her character. Coming thiiis close to losing Ruby, Sapphire, the Crystal Gems and Steven, Garnet is different ever since she re-fuses in Jail Break. She's immediately more cocky and boastful when refused, and in Season 2 she's starting to be more suave and flirtatious. Garnet's learning to BE as cool as she actually always was.
Garnet is great.
