I think Steven might be developing a bad connotation with Ruby and Sapphire. In his experience, they only appear when everything’s going to shit.

Like, I want an episode where the Gems casually bring up Ruby and Sapphire, and Steven stiffens up and gets uncomfortable. Garnet notices immediately (somewhat hurt) and asks if something’s wrong. And Steven tries to laugh it off, just pointing out that the only times he’s met them are in the middle of some terrible conflict.

Which results in a day at the boardwalk with Steven, Ruby, and Sapphire. Just a fun casual trip to all Steven’s favorite spots, and the chance for him to get to know them better. 

So Steven parades around Beach City with them positively thrilled much to the befuddlement of all Beach City residents because “There are more magical space alien women?? I thought we met all of them. I thought it was just three?? Who are these two?”

And Steven takes great pride in introducing them to everyone, all 

• “Oh, this is Ruby and Sapphire. They’re normally Garnet.”
  
• “That…I’m pretty sure that’s not Garnet.”
  
• “Not right now! They combine into Garnet.”
  
• “Combine?”
• “Combine!”
• “Like…they just mush together and then it’s…Garnet?”
  
• “Yes!”
  
• “…”
  
• “They’re in love.”
  
• “…”
  
• “Garnet’s dating herself.”