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Title: Here, A Thought Comes
Fandom: Steven Universe
Author: silveradept
Rating: G
Pairing (if there is one): Steven Universe & Connie Maheswaran
Summary: Stevonnie's headspace is not at serene as they need it to be. Connie tries to convince Steven that the way he's approaching all of their problems isn't healthy for the fusion or for Steven and Connie individually.
Content Notice: No Warnings Needed
Disclaimer: set post-"A Single Pale Rose", which means Spoilers for Season 5 and for a really crucial part of the Steven Universe storyline.
Author's Note: The prompt given for this work is from Tishani Doshi's Portrait of the Poet as a Reclining God

Grow serious as we sweep towards
the eyes. Focus inwards, Avalokiteshvara.
Cradle that palm against your ear as if
it were a telephone. Whisper into the velvet
air: Hello heart! You still there?

Word Count: 1229

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