Coma Steven Theory

So, I was thinking, when a gem’s physical form is too damaged, they retreat into their gem stone to heal themselves and reform. These forms being composed of light, the process is rather easy for them. Since Steven’s physical form is human and solid matter, it would appear his body would be unable to retreat into his gem.

Bearing all this in mind, what if Steven is severely hurt in battle, his physical form would need to be hospitalized, but maybe his consciousness would retreat into his gem, his body is seemingly in a coma. While his mind is in “his gem” he may be able to encounter his mother because she never necessarily died in order to create him. She simply gave up her physical form, so her and her gem are literally a part of him.

We’ve seen gems disappear into their gem stones to recover, but we are unfamiliar with the nature of the realm within each gem stone. It is possible one can assume it can be like being in a lucid dream state, where everything is malleable to the gem’s will and that is why they are able to take their new experiences and recreate themselves then project their new physical form.

Steven may be able to encounter the spirit of his mother in this dreamscape, but her existence as an active consciousness within Steven can put his own identity into question. @rebeccasugar