Wow... finally made it to the last page... this thread has definitely taken off from the original post time earlier today. Tok is hilarious... I love randomness!
Since I was the White Mage on duty in SE, I pretty much know what happen (though I didn't see the steal itself since I was resting near the main entrance when my LS came up with the claim). Though I saw the Flock claim it earlier, my only assumption is that the pets did not keep hate well, thus it was swipe at the first chance. Being that I heal people, I just did my job till Despot was done.
Though some of the shouts by the Flock were not helpful, it was understandable under the circumstances. And I agreed with Honcho that the gem should be returned to them; too me, it's just not that big of a deal. When I made my suggestions to the LS, some replied I should not say such thing or it is not my decision to decide, only the leaders. In the end, they decided to keep the gem, saying that Honcho has made steals from them in the past. I don't know if it was true or not... that is something you guys can flame on later.
In the end... only a few of us sided with the Flock, and yes, I was disappointed on what the LS has done in Sky. I only been back with the LS for a week after being booted for my refusal to do HNMs. I joined back because I know the people and I like doing limbus. I'll still stick with'em since this isn't like them normally (though erradiac behavior is, but I think most LS groups have that); but probably after this post they may not want me since I didn't side with'em on this.
Honcho, regardless of this thread, I doubt you'll get the gem back.