It started with a semi-serious concern that Ruby doesn’t show as much affection towards Steven as Sapphire does. So I said to myself: Ruby must be extremely awkward dealing with other people besides Sapphire. That’s why she puts up a gruff exterior to hide this panicky self.

Also, I don’t know if the Gems would even need a Spa day, but it couldn’t hurt. Amethyst sank herself in one of those mud baths, I reckon.