“and her terrifying renegade Pearl.”

This was definitely one of my favorite lines from the whole episode. Like we know Pearl’s a damn good fighter, but this is more. Garnet (and likely all of Homeworld) viewed her not just as a threat, but as a terrifying one. Because Pearls are dolls. Pearls are decorative. Pearls are pretty little toys. Quiet, obedient accessories, and nothing more.

Not Rose Quartz’s Pearl, though. Not that one. That one fights.

And the idea that a gem can defect from who she was made to be–that is terrifying to Homeworld.