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[aspearation]

[ Undyne had said she wanted more guidance from ALASTAIR. Here she is, with more guidance, and she doesn’t know if she likes it. Looking more ragged than ever, she’s standing with Pearl, with the volcano Nalalona in the background. ]

Alright chumps, listen up, it’s time for some teamwork! ALASTAIR has some ideas about what we can do to get the volcano going again, so everyone can get their powers back. ...it’s going to involve a bomb.

[Pearl clears her throat, despite the fact her body is flickering in and out of view at some points during the video. The Gem stands tall as she gestures back to the volcano.]

This is correct. ALASTAIR has entrusted us with schematics of creating a bomb and a catapult. It’s up to us to gather the necessary supplies and assemble them.

They have observed a high level of tectonic plate activity here, near the Nalalona volcano. With enough force -- the bomb in this case -- we can possibly trigger an eruption and restore the natives’ Gifts, along with our own magical abilities. The volcano’s opening is large enough for us to hit our mark with the bomb. It’s up to us to put it all together.

We can’t afford to not try. Look around you, half our team relies on magic just to exist. This isn’t just about helping the natives use magic anymore, this about saving ourselves. If you don’t use magic, good for you, but if you have a heart, you’ll understand why this is important, and why if I catch anyone slacking off, they’ll be answering to my spear about why they don't think it's important. Got it?!

[Pearl glances to Undyne and offers her a weak smile. The situation they were all facing was quite dire. She faces the feed again.]

I know we have the ability to make this work. And we will, if we all work together on this. Every little bit helps!

[ OOC note: There will be a mod-posted mass log on the 16th for gathering/construction/etc. Pearl and Undyne will be around, and feel free to use this post to chat among each other as well! ]

[ OOC edit: The NPCs Crowley and Cherenkov speak! ]

Comments

username: cherenkov

[cherenkology]

So many complaints, so few alternatives raised.

But by all means, sit on your hands and wait until your magical teammates die slowly, and continue to ridicule your peers who raise solutions. Who are we to interfere? While you do, please let me address your bountiful concerns.

• The Nalawi powers are linked to volcanic activity. In lieu of their supposed deity's presence, forcing eruptions may return their 'Gifts.' Review your mission briefing.
  
• This volcano has striking energy readings compared to its surroundings, suggesting that it is a prime target for this experiment.
  
• Volcanic eruptions were frequent enough to be feats of worship before. I am uncertain as to why the natural damage concerns some of you so greatly now.
  
• We are not suggesting you blow up a volcano.
  
• The physical composition of the materials on these islands is not the same as your worlds. A coconut here is not a coconut there. Do not doubt our incendiary recipe.

I don't care if you distrust us. But I do not want to lose so many of you because you are too meek to accomplish your mission. Do this, or find another answer immediately.

[curepotion]

You can't just say 'I don't care if you don't trust us' and then complain that we're not jumping when you say jump.
You can't have it both ways.

[cherenkology]

Have I commanded you to jump?

[curepotion]

[ this here is why he's a dog person. ]

It wasn't literal.

[cherenkology]

I haven't ordered you to do anything. Personal trust isn't necessary for professional cooperation, but if you don't agree, make up your own plans. I am not going to waste my time convincing you.

[curepotion]

You know, the feeling's mutual. It is a waste of time trying to convince you.

[Video; UN: Mettaton]

[ex_mettacrusher33]

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

[The robot is raising his hand.]

[cherenkology]

Speak, scrap.

[ex_mettacrusher33]

[Ah. Scrap. Like ScrappY. He IS fairly rambunctious.]

Are you aware that you're a cat?

[cherenkology]

Your speaking rights have been removed.

un: apocalypseArisen

[timebender]

So then am I right in assuming that this is only a stop-gap measure to save some of our more magically-inclined team members?

[cherenkology]

Correct. If it is successful, you may be able to glean something of the results to help in your overall mission. But we doubt this is an elegant enough solution to magically solve all the deer's issues.

[timebender]

Hmm. That's good to know! I think once this over with, more people will be thankful for it.

[ And because she's been watching the conversation thus far... ]

Even if others don't, I appreciate your time and effort.

[dishearten]

( grumpy cat, we meet again... no doubt both would rather they hadn't. )

right. nobody has any ideas yet. so clearly we should throw an explosive in a live volcano. there's no possible way that could go wrong.
do you have any proof that reactivating the volcano would bring back magic, or is this just based on conjecture?

[cherenkology]

No, you're right, it is a completely unfounded guess. My brother and I just want a volcano to explode because we want to watch all of you burn.

[crowleyology]

This is the one who takes everything personally, Cherenkov. Don't be surprised if he is incensed by the idea of sarcasm.

[cherenkology]

Easily offended and very rude, Crowley. What have we done to deserve such unkindness?

[dishearten]

that's not an answer. if you have proof, what is it? and I don't mean what was mentioned in the briefing. that's not proof, either.

[cherenkology]

I thought it was a very good answer, thank you.

[dishearten]

speaking to you lot is pointless.

( he's too tired to really argue anymore. )

[terrormine]

About that coconut bit. Do they still look the same?

[cherenkology]

Yes, but they may taste slightly sweeter. I would not know.

[terrormine]

That's fine, it's all I wanted to confirm. You may go back to sunbathing, or whatever you were up to before.

[Or 'thanks', it's what normal people would say...]