[Video; UN: Mettaton]

[ex_mettacrusher33]

HELLOOOOOOO, DARLINGS!!

[Is it already that time again? There's the same robot as before, this time posing languidly on the beach.

Yes. Yes, evidently, it is.]

It's your lovely host Mettaton with a very special announcement. In a few days time, it will be the annual Nalawi Fishing Tournament!! And what better way for ALASTAIR to mingle with the locals than joining them with an MTT-sponsored CELEBRATION?? There will be music! There will be reporting!! There will be ACTION!! DRAMA!! AND ENTERTAINMENT!!!

But of course, that is where YOU will come in. We'll be needing:

[He starts to count off on his fingers.]

- Stage crew
- Make-up and costume designers
- Set designers
- Musicians
- Dancers
- Talents of all types!!
- Advertising!!
- And, obviously, builders for our stage

I'll be waiting for your responses. Let's make this the most explosive party this world has ever known!

Papyrus, I'll be needing you to be my assistant, of course. Pearl? Olivia? I'd love to speak with the two of you as well!! And Undyne? I have a very specific job for you, if you don't mind.

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[aspearation]

What?! Of course I mind! Whatever it is, the answer is no.

[ It's a pity there's no doors to slam, and they're making such good progress on rebuilding, because she would probably slam a door or throw something for emphasis. Not because she's that mad, it's just how she expresses herself... ]

[ex_mettacrusher33]

[He's flexing his fingers, like he's examining the nails he doesn't have.]

I need someone to head the security here. We can't always anticipate what's going to happen, so we'll have to have someone with experience.

[aspearation]

Get Papyrus to do it then, he's your new little lackey, right?

[ Is someone jealous? Nah. Naaaaah. ]

Unless you're that scared of what a bunch of helpless creatures like the villagers here can do.

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[defenceless]

[and in response to that lovely announcement, rin replies,]

What's all this about...?

[while she speaks, a pair of shimmering emerald gems float up from her outstretched fingertips all on their own, glowing and hanging in the air as if by magic.]

[ex_mettacrusher33]

Not sure, gorgeous, but they're awfully green, aren't they?

[Bu-dum tish.]

Haha, it's a collaboration, darling!! These people have been through enough and it's time to celebrate what they still have.

[defenceless]

[oh... normally she'd be mad, but he called her gorgeous!]

Yes, but just who are you, again?

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[beyourrock]

Speak with me?

[Oh dear stars what now.]

About what?

[ex_mettacrusher33]

About YOU, darling! You expressed interest in being on stage, didn't you?

[beyourrock]

[Right, about that.]

W-Well I mean, like I said! I can give it a shot. I don't normally dance for fun, or in front of crowds...

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[strictdiscipline]

[She has only a moment to feel a small pang over the now-transferred Nico (who would've no doubt have loved a festival of this type and scale) before her mind's back to work, taking in his grandiose announcement and parsing through it until she ends up focused on, of all things:]

Is 'explosive' really the sentiment you want to evoke with this event?

[Surely this village doesn't need to suffer through yet another disaster.]

[ex_mettacrusher33]

What ELSE would it be?!

[He raises his arms in the air with a flourish and, in the motion, small, cartoonish bombs float through the sky.

They explode harmlessly, but very brightly.]

[strictdiscipline]

[DEEP FROWNING congrats Mettaton, you've obtained +1 party pooper.]

Perhaps something less physically detrimental to the people here?

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[ackingcraycray]

[Strangely stern, there is a girl of scarcely thirteen years staring you down through the camera. Baby fat still clinging to her rosy cheeks, an oversized yellow sweater decorated with grapes on underneath her ALASTAIR jacket. In her eyes gleams determination, vigor, and just a dash of insanity.]

You called for talent?

[She slams her hands down on the rock currently serving as her table, leaning in even closer.]

Well you dialed the right number.

My name is Mabel Pines, and I am prepared to do anything and everything for your show.

[ex_mettacrusher33]

[Theatrical gasp!! Yes, yes!! This is exactly the kind of passion he wanted. Thank you, tiny human!!!

He won't underestimate her. He's seen the determination of a tiny human first-hand.]

WONDERFUL! What can I sign you up for, sweetheart?

[ackingcraycray]

[No, thank YOU, tall...handsome robot...

..............................................

Whatever she'd talked to a skeleton the other day and her biggest nemesis was an actual triangle, this is well within the realm of possibility.

He gets a toothy grin in return. Nailed it.]

Well! I was thinking with the current mission taking place on a tropical island paradise, we should all be dressing for the part! None of these stuffy old uniforms. Gotta get some fun in the sun!

And being the premier fashion expert on hand, I'd be happy to set up a catwalk! With models! And fresh designs from straight from the imagination station! [She pokes her head.] Boop!

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[dishearten]

( did he just miss something on that list or was there nothing to do with fishing at all... )

This is a good idea. The morale is very low for the people of Nalawi. I'm sure they'll enjoy a tournament that shows them what they can do without their abilities. Is there anything you need on the end of the tournament? I'd be happy to help with that.

( he'll keep the stage stuff to everybody else.

also objectively he's pretty chill about talking to a dramatic robot, but hey, he's seen way weirder in his time with ALISTAIR. no offense, Mettaton. )

[ex_mettacrusher33]

[YES!! Another question he was hoping to get asked. He kicks a leg up and throws a fist-full of flowers like they were confetti.]

Of course! If we're going to be reporting on the tournament, we're going to need an INSIDER with ALL of the latest results.

Are you volunteering, beautiful?

[dishearten]

A... what?

( he's rather distracted for a moment by the flowers and the splendor, but he shakes it off... in a moment... )

An insider on the results? That's not quite what I meant, no, though I suppose I could if you needed it.

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[humerous]

Well, good luck.

But I'm gonna sit this one out.

[humerous]

[10 seconds pass...]

[humerous]

Changed my mind.

Sign me up.

[Steven universe reference goes here.]

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[grunehexe]

[Unsure as she is about robots...]

A celebration seems most appropriate. I applaud your efforts.

[... but she doesn't. Volunteer for anything.]

[ex_mettacrusher33]

[Honestly, applause is just as fine as an offer to help.]

Thank you, beautiful! We'll be sure to blow everyone away.

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[jamminshield]

That sounds like an amazing idea! I can help with a whole bunch of things! Stage crew, make up, music, dancing, all kinds of things!! Please please please, I'd love to help, Mr. Mettaton!

[ex_mettacrusher33]

[Yes, yes!! Ah, he understands now. It's the smaller humans that hold inordinate amount of talents and passion. Much more than should fit in their tiny bodies.

Mettaton claps. His LED-pupils have formed into little stars.]

INCREDIBLE!! I'm LOVING the passion here! How can I say no?!

What name am I writing down, beautiful?