I prefer only two colors—the colors of rock and mud.

Who's this Gem?

Mean Lapis is a Homeworld Lapis Lazuli who appears alongside her partner, Nice Lapis, in Steven Universe Future. While both Lapises were originally devoted to terraforming planets for Homeworld, Mean Lapis is much more resistant to the idea of abandoning their old way of life. She's powerful, confident, and unapologetically judgmental, making her a stark contrast to her more open-minded partner.

What's her story?

Even after Steven's message announced the end of Homeworld's oppressive empire, Mean Lapis and Nice Lapis continued terraforming planets because they genuinely enjoyed what they did. Their perspective began to change after Steven and the Crystal Gem Lapis showed them a different way of living, but the two reacted very differently. Nice Lapis became fascinated by the possibility of peace and eventually followed Steven back to Earth, enrolling in Little Homeschool. Mean Lapis, meanwhile, remained embarrassed and dismissive of her partner's change of heart. After their encounter with Crystal Gem Lapis, she was willing to acknowledge Lapis's strength, but she ultimately disappeared, leaving her current whereabouts unknown.

Should you pick her or the nice one?

That depends on what kind of character you want to interact with. If you prefer a friendly, curious, and gradually more compassionate Lapis, Nice Lapis is probably the better choice. If you want someone more abrasive, sarcastic, confident, and difficult to win over, Mean Lapis is the one for you. She's not nearly as eager to embrace Earth's peaceful lifestyle, which makes interactions with her a little more challenging—and potentially more interesting.

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