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Where only the great intellectual gems meet. Here gems discuss, collaborate, study, and think for the past, present, and future of Homeworld. Located in these beautiful spires: libraries, meeting rooms, ancient artifacts, logs of Homeworld history, and so on.

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x♢ Mood Fair
xxxxxxxxxxx♢ Location The Spires
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx♢ Company No One


It had been quite some time since Spinel had stepped gravity connector in one of the Spires. It was in a place like this where she received her first briefing. After that, the Elites only cared to speak with her through her screen, rather than face to face. It was an honor to speak with them at all, and Spinel was a bit starstruck walking around, or hovering rather, the spacious corridors. The very same corridors the Elite gems walk through daily. She had to snap out of it. She was here on business.

Spinel was going off planet again, and she had to build a team herself. A royalty given to her after so many successful missions. There was a rumor going around that a cheap warrior gem had gotten the attention of White Diamond and Spinel had her eye on that one. She avoided the meeting rooms, knowing that the gem wouldn't be allowed in there and started to scope out the library.

Rows of documents and hologram capsules spiraled vertically along the wall, seemingly endless. It was beautiful. If she could, Spinel would spend years in this library, drinking in all the knowledge the Elites had at their fingertips. It was more difficult to pull her gaze away this time, but she managed. Once she did, Spinel caught sight of a gem. It didn't belong to the library. No, this gem was built...like a warrior. A small smile crept on Spinel's face, but it was too soon to celebrate. The gem hovered along
towards the other, barely making a sound. It wasn't until she was within arms length that she finally spoke.

"Excuse me."

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x♢ Mood Fair
xxxxxxxxxxx♢ Location The Spires
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx♢ Company Obsidian


When she turned around, Spinel got a better look at the gem. Her garments were similar in some ways to the standard uniform, but overall nothing too fancy. A soldier shouldn't worry about appearances anyway. The tinted markings on her body were interesting, but again, nothing special. Did White Diamond really approach her? Spinel didn't let herself dwell too much on that thought, she still had a mission. If this gem was special, then she would find out soon enough. The rumors didn't have to be true.

"Not at all... In fact, I'm here to see you."

She let that sink in for a moment before continuing on.

"I need a moment of your time. This is pretty important...probably one of the most important things you are able to do for Homeworld."

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x♢ Mood Fair
xxxxxxxxxxx♢ Location The Spires
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx♢ Company Obsidian


To say she was a bit biased was an understatement. Of course, to her, prospecting was the most important thing Spinel could do for Homeworld. It was all she was made to be. Looking for resources was indeed something that needed to be done, but to say it was the most important thing Obsidian could do was an opinion.

"It is my duty to build a team of acceptable gems to go with me off planet. There, the team will assist me in finding and collecting information, as well as serving as my protection."

Spinel observed the gems reaction.

"Does that sound like something worthy of your time and skills?"

It would be ridiculous to say no.

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x♢ Mood Surprised
xxxxxxxxxxx♢ Location The Spires
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx♢ Company Obsidian


Her lips parted slightly, not allowing herself to openly gape at the gem. Had the rest of her face not been covered by her bangs, Obsidian would be able to see how shocked Spinel really looked. She had expected the soldier to be excited, eager even, to explore an uncharted planet. It wasn't something most soldiers had the opportunity to do. No, it was a chance usually given to more important gems. At least, that's how Spinel selected her teams.

"I...I see. So, then, you're more a builder than a soldier?"

Though all able gems could fight for Homeworld's sake in the wake of colonizing, the soldier class gems were usually enough to handle the task.

"Since I'll be going to a planet that is not gem controlled, aggressive action must be taken. There could be beasts, or even creatures of some intelligence that inhabit the celestial body. If I were to take you with me, I need to be certain that you are prepared to fight."

Spinel already had something in mind.

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x♢ Mood Intrigued
xxxxxxxxxxx♢ Location The Spires
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx♢ Company Obsidian


Spinel was somewhat disappointed. She was hoping to snag a soldier on this outing. Though, with this new information, she now had someone who could make their trip much more efficient. Even better, warp pads could be used by other gems should they find anything worthwhile on this mysterious planet.

"I'd prefer to bring you to an arena so I can see your skills for myself. However, if you feel that you would be more useful building warps...I suppose that will do."

She wondered if she should bother finding another soldier should they find themselves separated during the mission. Spinel had better things to do than supervise construction. It wasn't like Obsidian was a real soldier anyway. Then again, would Obsidian be alright by herself? Suppose a beast took her by surprise while she was building? One soldier for Obsidian, one for her...this team was getting larger by the minute. Not exactly a bad thing. Better to be over prepared than under.

"Yes, I believe you will do nicely," she agreed with herself, a small smile forming on her face. "Shall we go then?"

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x♢ Mood Intrigued
xxxxxxxxxxx♢ Location The Spires
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx♢ Company Obsidian




"We will be taking a ship. This planet has been yet to be explored by any gem...we will be the first," she explained with a small smile. "That is why your skills in making warp pads will be quite useful...especially if we find something Homeworld needs."

Spinel glanced at the shelves longingly before turning her attention back to Obsidian.

"Before we can depart, I still have to finish arranging the team." she started again, making sure she had her attention. "I believe it would be best we go to the barracks. I still want to see your fighting technique..."

It was clear she wasn't going to take no for an answer. The gem turned around smoothly, hovering out of the library.

[Exit ==> Barracks]


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