>>97648853The gems would enable his behavior and they'd honestly be in a worse position with what can be described as a Pearl that lacks even her snotty confident facade and her prude attitude as their emotional support.
But for the show's sake it might actually force them to man up and solve their own problems with the help of someone other than the always emotionally right 'i can solve everyone's problems in the end by talking to them' Steven.
It might even lead to some well needed consequences and disasters.
