[Steven stares her down patiently as she speaks. Suddenly, facing her doesn't feel too intimidating. In fact, he really starts to feel for her. Some rose petals start to sadly drift and sway in the air around him.]

...Well... for what it's worth, I'm happy that you've realized this. That you're... learning, and changing. [Actions that his mom associated with humans rather than gems. Hearing this from a Diamond was pretty unthinkable stuff.] That's a big deal!

[He pauses as he considers the weight of her apology.]

I don't think that this is all one person's fault, or that my mom picked the perfect solution for everything to begin with. [He pauses slightly, a wind blowing at him.] For what it's worth? I... I do forgive you, Yellow Diamond. But I can only forgive you for what you did to me. I can't do it for Mom, or Lars, or anyone else who suffered because of you.

[He flares up just a bit, mostly he remains solemn. ...It's a shame he doesn't know enough to make the connection about the hand ships.]