[Video/Action] The Return

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[Steven finds himself quite literally dropped back into Wonderland.

Specifically, he falls into a patch of flowers in the garden. He quickly panics as he notices the flowers he's inadvertantly crushed.]

Whoops! I- I got this! [With that, he starts to... kiss each crushed flower individually. But with each kiss, there's a sparkling effect, and the flower is restored back to perfect condition.

After a few of those, he freezes up as it finally hits him.]

...Wonderland. I'm back in Wonderland!

[One can find him while he's fixing up those flowers in the garden, or while he's on his way back to the mansion in search of his friends.]

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[And eventually he'll make contact over the network. He beams at the video feed and speaks.]

Hello, Wonderland? This is Steven... Steven Universe! Remember me? Because I sure remember you! [A confused blink.] Am I supposed to remember you? ...Well, I do anyway! I guess I'm here again. It's... kinda been a few years for me back home, since the time that I was last here. Anyone know how long I've been gone in Wonderland time? What's been happening - solve any more mysteries? How... has everyone been doing, in general? I'm - okay, I wish I was back home, but it's still nice to be here!

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[A grin spreads across Steven's face in response to that joke.]

You got jokes! [He declares happily.] And you're bringing 'em out just in our second first conversation! See? I think we're off to a great start, Ange!

[entreats]

Just don't expect too much more where that came from.

[ Unless it's deadpan jokes. Those are the ones she's got in spades. But at least him looking so happy kind of makes that pun feel worth it.

Just slightly. ]

I'll see you around then, Steven.

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Understood! You don't have to worry about bursting my bubble if you hold back on the jokes! [He says with a wink. You brought this upon yourself, Ange.]

Seeya, Ange! It was really great meeting you again!

[entreats]

[ She totally brought this upon herself. The way she sighs even seems to acknowledge as much - she's just resigned to it now. ]

Yeah. Sure.

[ Not the most enthusiastic way to say bye, but there's some good intentions behind it! Mostly! It's just hard for Ange to display it on the outside.

With a slight wave of her hand, she continues her walk. ]

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[Blame your fate! Steven waves enthusiastically at her as she leaves, even if she isn't looking. He'll keep it up until he's out of sight... and then it's time to make sure there aren't any other flowers in need of mouth-to-mouth!]