!IMPORTANT! video; username: 82736775

[ricksybusiness]

[The video is from everyone's favorite camera-shy mad scientist, 82736775. This time, he's not even present in a carefully-framed way; he appears to just be using his jewellery as a Go-Pro.

The view is a large machine in the middle of the woods. It's crudely constructed, with loud, grinding gears and exhaust tubes belching smoke. There are three figures scurrying about -- Dipper, Shiki, and Hide, for those of you who would recognize them -- pulling levers and turning cranks and struggling to hear each other over the machine's groaning. Jars of fairy goop hang off the thing like lanterns in a coal mine.]

Listen uuuup, bitcheesss!

[The view jerks, then readjusts as the sky comes into focus.]

Thanks to my genius and everybody else's scrappy, can-do attitude, we're about to make scientific history. By which I mean w-we're about to blow this bullshit away.

[His hand enters the frame. He is flipping off the sky.]

Engage Operation: Fuck You, Magic!

[The frame stays centered on the sky, though the machine's groaning reaches almost deafening levels. Above the cacophony, there's a high-pitched whining: something is warming up. All over Chantes, the ground shakes.

Then bright green fills the screen and everything is so loud that it's almost silent. Those of you who are at a distance may see a gigantic green beam shooting into the sky just before everything turns bright white for a few long seconds.

And suddenly, there is light. Stars. Two moons. The sky is back.

82736775 is laughing maniacally. He swings the frame around to the giant machine, which has blasted wide open: smoking panels have fallen to the ground, exposing frayed wires. His assistants are also on the ground, looking dazed.]

Suck my dick, Narnia! Haha, yeah!

Now let's figure out what to do and get the hell off this rock! Team science, ouuuut!

[ ooc. IMPORTANT! the sun is now returned. from this point on, there are normal day-night cycles in chantes! be aware there are two moons, and the sun rises in the west. use this post to discuss what to do now! threadjacking encouraged. thank you to my fellow players and our modteam for making this plot so successful! i love you all.

UPDATE! check this thread for conversation on a peaceful option. ]

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[babbylon]

Interdimensional space travel lies within my capabilities.

[Helpful as always, Gilgamesh.]

[beyourrock]

[Bzwuh? Pearl shakes her head.]

You can't just transport everyone! Who knows what would happen...

[And what would happen to her magic...]

[babbylon]

Well, it wouldn't be everyone...

[More like just the two of them. Because Reasons.]

[beyourrock]

[And she crosses her arms. Giving you such a pointed look right now, Gilgamesh.]

I'm not leaving Steven and my friends behind.

[babbylon]

[Gilgamesh seems to have been expecting this. He sighs, but in a good-natured sort of way.]

Then, is it not obvious what our next move should be?

[beyourrock]

I know, I know.

[She rubs at the bridge of her nose as she looks out her window at the clear night sky, and the stars.]

Political matters are next on our list. However, I'm not quite as skilled in those matters as others here might be. Words can only do so much.

[babbylon]

Have you forgotten? You've curried the favor of a King.

[Whereas Pearl looks uncertain, Gilgamesh couldn't possibly be more assured. He beams.]

A King once beloved by his people, at that. There's naught to worry over so as long I am overseeing negotiations.

[beyourrock]

[Her face softens at that. A king. Of course he'd have experience in political issues.]

Perhaps you're right. You're well versed in such things.

I trust you'll be able to help in that regard. And if you need any help, I can offer as much as I can.

[babbylon]

You are mistaken. I may be King, but for now, I follow your lead. I assume it goes without saying not to waste the opportunity.

[Even if she didn't have quite the same degree of political finesse, she had more of a heart for such an exercise than he ever did. And that's what would truly win the day... though admittedly an excess of Charisma couldn't hurt, in his opinion.]

Let us see who among us seizes the initiative. We will act with our allies, as in this, we cannot stand apart.

[Which isn't a philosophy he personally agreed with, so much as one he knows will please Pearl to hear. The sacrifices he makes in the name of harmony...]

[beyourrock]

[Yes, it's true, they did agree to work as a team, but at the same time, she didn't want him to feel tied down to her. Her shoulders slump a fraction as she cradles the jewel in her hands.]

Right. If anyone has any ideas, we'll work along side them.

I would like to leave this city intact, unlike Anwick.

[babbylon]

I am sworn to your side and to your service. Whatever your will, consider it done.

[They are apart for now, but Gilgamesh sends positive feedback through the bond—like the squeeze of a hand. Whatever his quibbles, whatever his tendencies towards disagreeability and defiance, he's clearly shelved them in the name of a higher calling. He's focused on the mission, for as long as they might remain.]

[beyourrock]

[Pearl smiles at that feeling across their bond and closes her eyes to engulf herself in that sensation, her gem glowing softly. Her shoulders visibly relax, tension leaving her frame.]

Thank you, Gilgamesh. I appreciate your willingness to help. We'll get through this, together.

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[ricksybusiness]

[Allow him to butt in.] Tried it yet?

[babbylon]

[Dryly:]

I've found no use for it thus far.

[ricksybusiness]

[Like the Sahara.] Neat. Why don't you give it a whirl, see what happens.