Peacock Pearl

Peacock Pearl is a Gem currently living in The Injector on Mars, formerly belonging to Chrysolite. He is the leader of the Remade Gems in every way but name. Some Gems outside the Remade Gems consider him to be Chameleon Diamond's Pearl; in reality, he has no owner, acting entirely on his own free will.

## Appearance

Peacock Pearl is a typical Pearl in height and stature; however, his build is more masculine. He has green skin and dark magenta eyes, and his hair is teal and short, with two points near the back of his head. He wears a teal and periwinkle bodysuit with knee-length stockings, and purple slippers and puffy sleeves. Over this, he wears a dark blue vest with a long, decorated train. His Gemstone is on his chest.

## Personality

Due to his experiences with Chrysolite and other liberal Gems, Peacock Pearl is very confident, friendly, and talkative, unlike most Pearls. He is proud of who he is and more than willing to express himself. However, he maintains a very polite demeanor, minding his manners around other Gems. Similar to some other Pearls, he has a dramatic flair. He is known to exaggerate his movements and speak poetically. Even when in combat, his movements are flashy, sometimes putting him at a disadvantage.

## History

Peacock Pearl was made for Chrysolite for her services to Homeworld, and, like all Pearls, was intended to serve his owner loyally, for all of his existence. However, in private, the Peridot treated her new Pearl like an equal, and encouraged the Pearl to make a personal identity instead of accepting the thought of being "just a Pearl." It was during Chrysolite's life that Peacock chose to use a masculine form and pronouns, after befriending a Malachite who had previously done the same.

Despite being more independent than most Gems of his type, Peacock Pearl was still a Pearl, and remained blindly loyal to his owner for millennia. When they arrived on Pandora, Chrysolite enlisted the help of her Pearl to help with some illicit experiments. Peacock agreed to help, not even considering the connotations and assuming his owner knew best. As the experiments continued, Peacock became more and more doubtful. After she Pseudomorphed Malachite, accidentally wiping his memory in the process, the Pearl did something he had never done before: he approached his owner and questioned her intent. Chrysolite reassured him that the Pseudomorphs were all merely prototypes for a bigger project, involving the creation of the perfect Diamond. Peacock Pearl was horrified, but was forced to remain silent and keep helping his owner as per her orders.

When Chrysolite ultimately decided to Pseudomorph herself, Peacock Pearl remained helpless to stop it... directly. Though unable to leave the lab or halt her experiment per his owner's orders, he made sure all the entry points were unlocked, allowing for any Gem who entered to access the lab easily. This plan worked, and Chrysolite's supervisor was able to get into the lab and terminate the project early. While this saved the Gems on the planet, it was too late to save Pandora as a colony or even Chrysolite, who split in two during the experiment. The resulting components were able to defeat them both, imprisoning both Peacock Pearl and Scapolite.

After his release, Peacock was without an owner, and embraced his newfound freedom. When the Remade Gems formed, he made the decision to join the group, soon becoming the leader in every way but name.

## Abilities

Peacock Pearl has standard Gem abilities, such as shapeshifting and regeneration.

### Fusions

* When fused with Chrysolite, they formed Trinitite.
* When fused with Scapolite (and, by extension, Lucinite and Andesine), they form Cinnabrite.

### Natural Abilities

* **Item Summon:** Peacock Pearl, like most Pearls, can easily store items in his Gemstone and later recall them from it.
* **Photokinesis:** Peacock Pearl can project light from his Gemstone.

### Skillset

* **Rapier Proficiency:** Peacock Pearl has learned how to summon his Gem weapon, a rapier, which he has become adept at using.
* **Keen Intellect and Memory:** Peacock Pearl, similar to his former owner, has a sharp mind and can use it to his advantage. As a Pearl, he was also made with a library's worth of knowledge, and can recall information, as well as his own experiences, down to minute details.
	+ **Kindergarten Knowledge:** Peacock Pearl has extensive knowledge on the creation of other Gems, all of which he learned from Chrysolite. Through her, he knows the details of creating all sorts of different Gem types, and what is needed to make a perfect Gem.

### Unique Abilities

* **Holographic Projection:** An ability typical of Pearls, Peacock Pearl can create holographic images from his gemstone. Unlike the Crystal Gems' Pearl, his holograms are green in color.
* **Water Walking:** Like most Pearls, Peacock Pearl can stand and walk on bodies of water. However, since Mars has no liquid water, this will likely never be demonstrated.
* **Aerokinesis:** Peacock Pearl has limited control over air, allowing him to create and interrupt wind. He mostly uses it for dramatic emphasis, but it has practical purposes.
	+ **Improvised Flight:** By creating updrafts, Peacock Pearl can lift himself into the air and even "fly", so long as there is an atmosphere for him to manipulate.
	+ *(hypothetical)* **Nephelokinesis:** Since Peacock Pearl can manipulate the air around him, he can hypothetically control the shape and size of clouds, similar to the canon Pearl.

## Relationships

### Bluebird/Malachite

Peacock Pearl, much like his owner, had befriended Malachite prior to his modifications; in fact, he was closer with Malachite than Chrysolite ever could be, and it is likely that the two snuck away regularly to interact in private. It was through Malachite that Peacock learned of the concept of masculinity, eventually deciding to adopt it himself. He still mourns the loss of his friend to an experiment gone wrong, but lives with the hope that Malachite isn't completely "dead"—especially since Bluebird still recognizes the Pearl and views him as a friend.

### Chameleon Diamond

Peacock Pearl's relation with Chameleon Diamond seems similar to that he shared with Chrysolite, despite the synthetic Diamond having no actual power over him. Even though he will admit she isn't perfect, he still admires her and strives to help her in whatever way he can.

### Chrysolite

Peacock Pearl had a strong bond with Chrysolite, to the point they were able to fuse with little difficulty. Despite their strained relationship later on, he was deeply affected by her death—and it shows. Peacock feels responsible for his owner's death due to his involvement in her experiments, despite his awareness that he literally had no choice in the matter.

### Scapolite

Peacock Pearl and Scapolite are very close, and he is able to fuse with her with little difficulty, similar to how he could with Chrysolite before her.

## Trivia

* Peacock Pearl was "transferred" to Rainbow Diamond by an order from Chrysolite prior to her self-modifications.
* In The Forgotten Planet, Peacock Pearl's speech bubbles are teal.
* Peacock Pearl has several named hypothetical fusions, some of which may become canon in the future. Many of these fusions are based off of Steven Universe canon.
	+ If he fused with Basalt, they would form Boulder Opal.
	+ If he fused with Chameleon Diamond, they would form a Hackmanite.
	+ If he fused with "Nosey," they would form Harlequin Opal. A similar fusion would be formed if he fused with any other Amethyst.
	+ If he fused with a Ruby, they would form a Rhodonite with particularly dark coloration.
	+ If he fused with another Pearl, they would form a Pearl with their components' colors combined.

## Gemology

Gemstone Information

* "Peacock pearl" is a trade name for a variety of Tahitian saltwater pearl. Peacock pearls have a dark, dull green or bluish-green body that is accented by gold, pink, and/or purple overtones, making the pearls reminiscent of a peacock's bright plumage.
	+ Peacock pearls are one of the more sought after varieties of Tahitian pearl, to the point that many have attempted to create knockoff peacock pearls using dyes and even gamma radiation.
	+ Peacock pearl is sometimes called "oil slick pearl," as its overtones give it a resemblance to real-life oil slick. However, this trade name is much rarer (likely because it isn't a very "attractive" name)
* A pearl is a hard object produced within the soft tissue (specifically the mantle) of a living shelled mollusk. Pearls are composed of the same substance as the shell of the mollusk that created them, deposited in concentric layers.
* In order to be considered a true pearl, a pearl needs to contain a substance called nacre. Nacre gives pearls the luster they are known for. However, non-nacreous "pearls" are still referred to as pearls for convenience, and can still be valuable.
* Pearls are relatively soft, with a hardness between 2.5 to 4.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. However, they are extremely compact, which makes them durable and resistant to being crushed.
* As organic gemstones, pearls belong to the same group as ammolite, coral, ivory, jet and amber. These are all formed as a result of biological processes.
* Pearls are traditionally given on the third and thirteenth anniversaries. It is the official birthstone for the month of June, a birthstone for Gemini and Cancer, and the national gemstone of the Philippines.
* Pearls were historically considered the "queen" of gemstones, with diamonds serving as their "king."
	+ Coincidentally or not, pearls and diamonds are also two gemstones that commonly have curses associated with them.
* Pearls are believed to represent femininity, purity, love, loyalty, and fertility. They are also often believed to bring wealth and encourage good health.
	+ Despite this, a superstition exists that pearls represent tears, and will curse one's romance if given as a gift or worn by a bride on her wedding day, bringing sadness.
	+ Pearls, unlike most gemstones that come in more than one color, aren't generally considered to have different metaphysical properties based on their color.
	+ Peacock pearls

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