Turquoise

**Turquoise**, a gem serving under Blue Diamond, dedicates her days to the unending task of cleaning for the elite. However, beneath her humble role as a homeworld janitor, she establishes a secret club for gems of all kinds who share a passion for art, music, and literature.

## Appearance

Turquoise is short and thin with a turquoise color scheme. Her skin is bright aqua in color, and she has two teal eyes, a very small nose, and her lips are undefined. Her hair is medium length and straight , being teal in color as well. Her gemstone is on chest and is turquoise.

She wears a sleeveless teal and dull teal leotard with bright yellow bands on her neck, wrists, and ankles.

## Personality

Turquoise, with her cool and composed demeanor, presents a stoic front to the world. She maintains a calm exterior, hiding the fiery passion that burns within her. Beneath her collected façade, her mind teems with a constant flow of creativity, yearning for a means of expression. However, deep-rooted fears of worthlessness and the dread of being shattered prevent her from acting on these profound impulses.

Her reserved nature often masks the vibrant and imaginative world that exists within Turquoise's mind. She possesses an innate ability to visualize and conceptualize unique ideas, her thoughts dancing with artistic inspiration. The desire to share her creativity with others and make a meaningful impact fuels her inner fire.

Yet, the fear of rejection and the haunting notion of being deemed worthless by Homeworld haunt Turquoise's every step. She battles with self-doubt, questioning whether her artistic endeavors would be met with appreciation or dismissal. This internal struggle restrains her from taking risks or showcasing her talents, causing her creative spirit to remain largely hidden from the world.

## Abilities

Turquoise possesses standard Gem abilities, bubbling, shapeshifting, fusion, regeneration, agelessness, and superhuman strength/durability.

### Skillset

* **Cleaning Mastery:** Due to her role, she has the innate ability to wash, polish, disinfect, dust and cleanse anything rapidly and flawlessly, making it look brand new.
* **Emotion Regulation:** Due to her feelings towards Homeworld, she can regulate/control her own emotions, making it so that she can keep herself from feeling a certain way about something, coming off completely stoic.

### Unique Abilities

* **Mist Manipulation:** She can create, shape and manipulate water vapor. She can also create fog, making it hard for enemies or others to see.
* **Liquid Gold Manipulation:** She can create, shape and manipulate liquid gold.
* **Water Wings:** Turquoise can summon and remove water wings-like constructs, which can propel her at high velocities as an evasive maneuver or as a method of transportation.

## History

Turquoise, a humble gem serving under Blue Diamond, was assigned the monotonous task of maintenance duty on Homeworld. Day after day, she found herself trapped in an endless cycle of servicing machinery, ensuring the smooth operation of Homeworld's infrastructure. However, beneath her dutiful facade, Turquoise harbored a growing sense of discontentment towards the oppressive system of Homeworld.

Years of repetitive and unfulfilling tasks began to take their toll on Turquoise's spirit. The more she served, the more her disdain for Homeworld grew. Deep down, she yearned for something more, a life beyond the rigid constraints imposed by the diamond authority. However, the fear of consequences and the realization that her existence depended on Homeworld made her hesitant to join the rebellion openly.

Driven by her desire for change, Turquoise sought solace in the company of other like-minded gems who shared her frustrations. In secret, she formed a secret club, a sanctuary where these gems could escape the harsh reality of Homeworld and explore their true passions. Art, music, storytelling—they indulged in these creative outlets, allowing their imaginations to soar free from the confines of their assigned roles.

Within the club, Turquoise and her fellow members discovered the joy of self-expression and the power of community. They found comfort in sharing their dreams, aspirations, and grievances, providing each other with much-needed support and encouragement. The club became their refuge from the cruelty of the Homeworld system, a space where they could temporarily escape the chains that bound them.

## Gemology

* Turquoise is a popular mineral that has the chemical formula of CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)84H2O.
* It gets its name from the color turquoise, owing to its deep color.
* Always being opaque, turquoise has an expected turquoise color with veins of black often running through it.
* Turquoise has been used for hundreds of years by humans to create jewelry.
* Turquoise is often imitated with dyed magnesite, a much less valuable mineral.
* Deposits of turquoise are found in many different parts of the world, including many countries in Asia and the Middle East.
* Turquoise has the rather average Mohs Hardness Scale rating 5-6.
* It is often associated with freedom and enjoyment. Likely due to its color, it is also often associated with water and the ocean.
* Turquoise is the stone for the zodiac sign Sagittarius.