Gem reminds me of a girl, we where around 10 yo, she liked to fight and wrestle and then suddenly kiss you and run away, leaving you wondering what the heck happened. Next day she was back to punch you. Talk about mixed signals and I’m always been rather slow to read the opposite sex. TLDR; I think Gem is flirting with old Etho and I find it rather cute!
I swear, they have such sibling energy. Gem's like the younger sister being needled by her 'cool' older brother until she just has to smack him, and Etho's competitive streak comes out in full when she's around. I love it, they're so fun!
Coming back to rewatch this, I feel like if we ever get A: an Etho face reveal, B: IRL meetup of Gem and Etho or C: Both at once, I'm going to be very disappointed if Gem doesn't hit him IRL at least once. Even if it's just a jokey punch with no real impact behind it. Gem: Hey chat! I've met up with a very special someone IRL today! Can you guess who it is? -punches them in the face- Chat: Huh, Etho face reveal.
After years and years of etho being surrounded by dudebros and other tech guys on SMPs, im so happy hes got a little sister to tease and best the stuffing out of him on the reg