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Diamond is a gemstone person from the Land of the Lustrous series, known for holding the highest level of hardness at a ten on the Mohs scale. In terms of appearance and general disposition, Diamond is regarded as the epitome of elegance and beauty, often compared to a high-fashion model. Their external personality is warm, compassionate, and serene, marked by a gentle smile and a soft voice that makes them approachable among their peers. They are known to be friendly, eager to help others, and quick to forgive, in part because their functionally immortal lives make holding grudges feel pointless. Diamond has a noticeable fondness for romance and love stories, frequently interpreting the interactions of those around them through a romanticized lens. This tendency leads Cinnabar to suggest that Diamond tends to turn every situation into a love story, a habit that can sometimes annoy other gems.
Despite their cheerful and gentle surface, Diamond struggles with deep-seated feelings of inadequacy and frustration. While their hardness is rated the highest, their overall toughness is relatively low because they are a single crystal, making them prone to fracturing and breaking upon impact during combat. This physical fragility is the source of a significant internal conflict, as Diamond desperately wants to be a strong and capable fighter but is repeatedly reminded of their limitations. Nowhere is this conflict more pronounced than in their relationship with their partner, Bort. Bort is also a diamond-class gem with both the highest hardness and the highest toughness, making them an exceptionally durable and powerful warrior. Diamond holds a complicated, one-sided rivalry with Bort. They admire Bort and love being by their side, yet they are deeply jealous of Bort's strength and resent being constantly saved and overshadowed by them. Diamond confesses that they sometimes wish Bort was not around, a thought that causes them guilt because they truly care for their partner.
This internal turmoil drives Diamond's primary motivation: to prove their worth and escape from Bort's shadow. They are incredibly tenacious and prone to recklessness in battle, often devising and experimenting with new fighting techniques that push their body to the breaking point. They have been seen flinging enemy projectiles back at them with their sword, a technique that ultimately shattered their own arm. To hide the damage from such recklessness, Diamond wears long gloves to hold the pieces of their broken hands together to continue fighting. This self-destructive persistence is viewed as alarming by Bort, who often scolds Diamond for their lack of self-preservation. As the story progresses, the strain in this relationship deepens. When Bort decides to partner with other gems, the separation wounds Diamond greatly, and their resentment grows from a passive wish to be apart from Bort into an active desire to surpass or even destroy them. This insecurity is summed up in Diamond's own words: "a weak diamond is no diamond at all".
Diamond plays a significant role in the story primarily through their interactions with the protagonist, Phosphophyllite. Diamond is one of the few gems who genuinely tries to understand Phos and help them, working tirelessly to find a solution when Phos is transformed into a strange creature. Diamond is also highly perceptive, able to see through Phos's subtle manipulation tactics, though they accept the situation without malice. In combat, Diamond serves as a skilled but fragile fighter, proficient with a katana and capable of superhuman agility. Their unique physiology as a gem grants them a form of near-immortality; they can be shattered but can be repaired as long as most of their pieces are recovered, though losing parts can result in memory loss due to the microscopic inclusions within their bodies that store memories and enable movement.
Notably, Diamond undergoes a significant character development later in the narrative. Upon discovering a talent for singing, Diamond develops an inflated ego after years of struggling to prove themself. This newfound skill causes Diamond to become self-absorbed and demanding of attention, transforming from a helpful and caring individual into a diva who prioritizes their own success and adoration over the needs of others. This development highlights the deep-seated need for validation that was always present beneath the surface of their kind and elegant exterior.
Despite their cheerful and gentle surface, Diamond struggles with deep-seated feelings of inadequacy and frustration. While their hardness is rated the highest, their overall toughness is relatively low because they are a single crystal, making them prone to fracturing and breaking upon impact during combat. This physical fragility is the source of a significant internal conflict, as Diamond desperately wants to be a strong and capable fighter but is repeatedly reminded of their limitations. Nowhere is this conflict more pronounced than in their relationship with their partner, Bort. Bort is also a diamond-class gem with both the highest hardness and the highest toughness, making them an exceptionally durable and powerful warrior. Diamond holds a complicated, one-sided rivalry with Bort. They admire Bort and love being by their side, yet they are deeply jealous of Bort's strength and resent being constantly saved and overshadowed by them. Diamond confesses that they sometimes wish Bort was not around, a thought that causes them guilt because they truly care for their partner.
This internal turmoil drives Diamond's primary motivation: to prove their worth and escape from Bort's shadow. They are incredibly tenacious and prone to recklessness in battle, often devising and experimenting with new fighting techniques that push their body to the breaking point. They have been seen flinging enemy projectiles back at them with their sword, a technique that ultimately shattered their own arm. To hide the damage from such recklessness, Diamond wears long gloves to hold the pieces of their broken hands together to continue fighting. This self-destructive persistence is viewed as alarming by Bort, who often scolds Diamond for their lack of self-preservation. As the story progresses, the strain in this relationship deepens. When Bort decides to partner with other gems, the separation wounds Diamond greatly, and their resentment grows from a passive wish to be apart from Bort into an active desire to surpass or even destroy them. This insecurity is summed up in Diamond's own words: "a weak diamond is no diamond at all".
Diamond plays a significant role in the story primarily through their interactions with the protagonist, Phosphophyllite. Diamond is one of the few gems who genuinely tries to understand Phos and help them, working tirelessly to find a solution when Phos is transformed into a strange creature. Diamond is also highly perceptive, able to see through Phos's subtle manipulation tactics, though they accept the situation without malice. In combat, Diamond serves as a skilled but fragile fighter, proficient with a katana and capable of superhuman agility. Their unique physiology as a gem grants them a form of near-immortality; they can be shattered but can be repaired as long as most of their pieces are recovered, though losing parts can result in memory loss due to the microscopic inclusions within their bodies that store memories and enable movement.
Notably, Diamond undergoes a significant character development later in the narrative. Upon discovering a talent for singing, Diamond develops an inflated ego after years of struggling to prove themself. This newfound skill causes Diamond to become self-absorbed and demanding of attention, transforming from a helpful and caring individual into a diva who prioritizes their own success and adoration over the needs of others. This development highlights the deep-seated need for validation that was always present beneath the surface of their kind and elegant exterior.