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People in the Jasper fandom (which includes me, she is a massive candidate for my favourite - it goes Pearl; Peridot; Jasper; Steven) seem to be getting their knickers in a right twist over this ep because she didn’t come back as a paragon of shining redemption.

Now, as much as I wish she would, and it hurts me to think she might never be a CG/redeemed etc. this episode was so necessary.

This wasn’t about Jasper - this was an episode about consent. 

Consent is a big important theme in Steven Universe and Sugar herself mentioned how important it is to teach this to children. 

Both Lapis and Jasper are described as abusive, and Lapis first brought that up in Same Old World (I believe). Lapis was the one holding Jasper in an abusive relationship, not the other way around. She effectively brainwashed fusion into Jasper - who previously hated the thought - who is now begging her to be fused again.

How many times in a toxic relationship have the words ‘I’ve changed’ been brought up. These are red alert words that often show abuse in a relationship.

However, it’s also showing Jasper to be just as much of a victim. She is begging Lapis to take her back because she feels worthless without her.

This episode taught us that sometimes relationships go sour on both sides. But it’s important to vocalise your feelings when someone tries to force your way of thinking.

If it took Jasper getting punched into the ocean to get across this VERY IMPORTANT message to children and even older people, then I am willing to sacrifice her hopeful redemption for a few more episodes.

Steven Universe was created and exists for many reasons - to showcase relationships and consent is one of them. Unfortunately, our glorious buff princess is a victim of a two-way abusive one, and we gotta be respecftul of the Crew’s decisions. 

This was not a Jasper episode, this was Lapis learning about the confusion of being in a relationship with someone who isn’t matched to you, and passing on the very valid message of consent.

Whilst I’m unimpressed with the fact that Steven keeps siding with Lapis so much, despite her objections, he’s not perfect and is still so young. He’s had no positive experiences with Jasper but in the past has defended her. He doesn’t hate her and has more than enough room in his heart.

Stay strong, Jasper fans. She was only punched into the ocean, not shattered. Calm your orange and red panties. Also we heard her laugh, just sayin’