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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! ]

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[aspearation]

[ As soon as the feed goes off, Undyne slumps, and looks towards Pearl, weary in a way that's really unlike her. ]

You really think this is gonna work? I don't know any of that science stuff, but I know that exploding stuff doesn't usually help.

[beyourrock]

[Pearl looks equally worried. But why would they have offered the schematics in the first place?]

I honestly have no idea. Explosions are always unpredictable. I mean, I can understand their reasoning for it but. It is a little brash in their approach.

[text; UN: Mettaton]

[ex_mettacrusher33]

[HNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGN PERSONAL CONFLICT. On the one hand: bombs (and explosions, which make for fantastic ratings!!) and not dying. Hurray! On the other... Having to talk to people who do not exist right now.

It's so easy to keep being petty. But the fans, Mettaton. Do it for the fans.]

Well! They certainly asked for the right weapon with the right star on their team! Whatever can I do to help, Undyne-darling?

[Still a little petty. Like a small, insignificant Tom Petty.]

[aspearation]

I don't know, you should try asking Pearl. I'm not a science nerd.

[ But in the interest of not having that argument again... ]

We have to collect some stuff and then build some other stuff. That's all I know. There's a whole list of things and some... I dunno, instructions on how to make this stuff.

un: 82736775

[ricksybusiness]

[Yeesss. Yaaaaaass!! A bomb is great news and Rick is all over this, immediately.]

Yo. Hit me up with those schematics.

un: pearl

[beyourrock]

Can we trust you not to go out and make a bomb of your own?

video | un: Tohsaka Rin

[defenceless]

I can't believe it, we really are beginning to talk explosions... Won't Loki be thrilled?

[they were just discussing setting off mass eruptions a short while ago. granted, to melt down a tiny egg made of gold, but—]

You realize there's a chance this could severely backfire and mess everything up even more, too, right?

[beyourrock]

Yes, I agree that it isn't their best approach to it.

[Pearl flickers in and out of view, and she strains to keep her human form.]

A lot of us are... straining to keep a float.

video; un: deathweaver

[respired]

[ His first instinct says this is a terrible idea. But the rest of him doesn't care in the least.

Dully, tiredly: ]

Whatever it takes. Tell me what to do.

un: pearl

[beyourrock]

Whatever you're capable of is more than enough for this.

[She furrows her brow, seeing his current state. They were all suffering from this. And they needed to be at peak performance, working under ALASTAIR.]

If you can help find some materials for the bomb, it'll help. We hope to assemble people sometime to gather what they can.

Video; un: peridot

[runningjoke]

Let me just make sure I'm hearing this correctly. You want to throw a bomb into a volcano and intentionally trigger a dangerous explosion that has a... oh, fifty percent, at best rate of successfully returning the native's powers and our own?

Great idea! Oh, you know what, why not just jump right into the volcano's opening too, while we're at it! I mean, how else are we going to be completely sure we're going to die!

Re: Video; un: peridot

[beyourrock]

It was ALASTAIR who gave us this information. We're relaying it. If you don't wish to be a part of it, that's alright.

[She crosses her arms.]

I'm amazed you're still able to reform after what happened with you and Garnet.

video | un: sinclair

[anteil]

| Doing stupid shit in a volcano inevitably was part of her last job's description, but this? This is a whole new level. |

A catapult.

| The homemade bomb is one thing, it being made by a bunch of people who may or may not have ever built one before is another, but... launching it with a catapult? She must be getting something wrong here. |

This can't be the plan.

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[aspearation]

It's the plan. I don't like it either, but it's all we have to go on.

Text; un: Silk

[blacksilk]

Would you care to explain how exactly testing explosives will act to return lost power? Your initiative is welcome, to an extent, but before you jump to such an extreme you should justify it.

The eruption of a volcano isn't to be taken likely, even if it's a minor instance.

un: crowley

[crowleyology]

It is not testing. We have done the tests. An explosion will trigger an eruption; we have done the math. If eruptions are linked to power flow, that's all that matters.

text | un: RHY5-W1NZ

[dbag]

Okay, let me get this straight, you're gonna catapult a bomb. Into a volcano. To make it erupt.

That is fucking awesome, how do I get in on this. Is it cool if I take a look at the schematics? Where I come from, we've revolutionized the blowing-stuff-up industry, I promise I'm good at this.

un: pearl

[beyourrock]

[WELP, that's a different reaction that she was expecting. And goodness, language.]

It isn't us wanting to, it's what ALASTAIR has given us. At some point we'll have to scavenge for supplies in order to make the necessary materials and items. We'll need all the help we can get with hunting down the items and putting it all together.

I can send what schematics ALASTAIR has provided. It isn't much, it's just instructions on how to assemble the bomb and the catapult. Nothing more than that.

[wardance]

[ what. ]

Yeaaahhh, my heart just took a vacation after listening to this.

[beyourrock]

You don't have to participate, Masamune, if you don't wish to.

text @ happybirthday

[adoube]

Are you weak-minded?

I can't even laugh at this.

un: pearl

[beyourrock]

We are simply relaying information given to us.

If you do not wish to participate, that's fine.

voice; un. hawkeye

[strictdiscipline]

[There's one thing that still bothers her about this whole situation—outside of the requisite use of explosives inside a volcano, of course.]

They didn't happen to explain why our own magic is draining as well, did they?

[None of them originate from this land, have ties to Nalalona or volcanoes of any kind. Simply causing the volcano to erupt shouldn't magically cause their own abilities to reappear, not unless there's something completely different hidden inside the volcano. It doesn't add up.]

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[aspearation]

No. They didn't.

[ That's all Undyne says, because it's all she needs to say; the tone she takes says the rest. She agrees. She thinks it's sketchy as hell, and she almost wanted to say no for that reason alone.

But she's desperate and she needs to do something. ]

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[curepotion]

... so what's the plan if something goes wrong?

[ riku speaks levelly, his gaze firm. ]

My home world was an island--we had a volcano too, so I know how dangerous it could be. Maybe this could work, but what about the natives if it doesn't?

[beyourrock]

That's something I hope we can all come up with.

I know this plan doesn't sound the greatest to me either. We can prepare for the worst if need be. Maybe gather the natives far away from the volcano

ALASTAIR assures us that the bomb and catapult should work, as long as we follow the schematics given to us.

Video | un: sieglindesullivan

[grunehexe]

I do not suppose many people here have heard of a certain Mt. Vesuvius?

[Still... It had theoretical merit. But.]

I have enough ingredients within my stores to manufacture a small one... But one of that size? The ingredients will need to be made from scratch, or native materials... We will need a much better lab set-up...

If there was a single error in production we could blow ourselves to hell before the volcano.

un: pearl

[beyourrock]

We have the necessary items and schematics. The materials needed to make them bomb are a little unconventional, and certainly not what I associate with bombs. Their instructions are very thorough.

audio; un: adlantisag

[adlantisag]

What is a 'catapult'? And a 'bomb'?

[ START FROM THE BEGINNING PLEASE ]

un: pearl

[beyourrock]

[Oh Kida. Pearl clears her throat.]

A catapult is a contraption used to launch large objects long distances. Usually in an arc shape. They're made out of wood and sometimes metal.

As for a bomb... They are usually round objects packed with explosive materials. When they are launched, and they strike their intended target, they blow up, causing an explosion. Either that or you light a fuse, in order to ignite the materials within it.

In this case, ALASTAIR is suggesting we catapult a bomb into the volcano.

VIDEO - un: huntsman

[dishearten]

( honestly, he's not impressed by this plan. doesn't seem that many people are, frankly. but still, he has to question not only the motives of ALISTAIR but also how practical it is to set off a volcanic eruption without knowing if it will help in the slightest. )

I don't think this is wise. We don't know that it'll help with the diminished magic here. It could endanger lives for no reason at all, each step of the way, and there's a chance it won't help to begin with.

Senior members have proven they care little about lives as long as they get perceived results. I don't know the intelligence of blindly following their instructions.

( he's not against getting powers back, he's against throwing bombs via catapult because maybe it'll help. )

un: pearl

[beyourrock]

They have done their research, they have tested the bomb themselves. People here are suffering. We need to do something in order to get magic back to these islands. It's either we do this, or we have no other leads.

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.

voice, @TARANTO

[heavyhitter]

Holy shit, so down for this. Do we have to catapult it? What if I just ran up and dropped it in?

[beyourrock]

...If we want this to be a successful mission, we must follow ALASTAIR's schematics. Thus, we will be using the catapult.

If the volcano does erupt, and you were at the lip of it... [She trails off because. Ramir please...]

video; un: poindexter

[weirdologist]

[There's a small sigh as he takes his glasses off and pinches the bridge of his nose, rubbing them under his eyes. Ford looks like he's on little sleep, but that doesn't stop him from commenting, replacing his glasses as he speaks.]

I'm assuming they've gone over every possibility before handing down this ultimatum.

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[aspearation]

Uh yeah, probably?

[ She doesn't actually know, but... ]

audio; un: coolskeleton95

[boneafide]

This sounds... like fun!

Okay! Let's do it! What do I need to get for you guys??

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[aspearation]

Oh. Here...

[ She forwards him the list. ]

Papyrus. How are you... holding up?

Voice | UN: ANIKI

[dokyuu]

Yeah, okay... that just sounds all kinds of crazy.

[Coming from a man who puts legs on boats. But still. Catapulting a bomb into a volcano... he knows a lot of reckless people, and even they wouldn't try it.]

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[aspearation]

Yeah, well, sometimes crazy works.

text | un: terrorfirma

[terrormine]

Wow. I actually feel sorry for you, merely delivering the message and yet getting all the fallout from your trusty teammates. Good job for putting up with that.

One of the Kittybosses said the physical composition of things here may be different to what we're used to. Any idea about outward appearances? Can I still expect coconuts to be as brown and hairy as a wild hog?

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[aspearation]

If people want to be mad they didn't think of it first, then they can be mad.

[ At least that's how she's going to try and justify it to herself; she's not exactly helping with her attitude and frustration. ]

I mean, they would have to look the same, right? How else would we know a magic coconut from a regular one?

video; un: king

[agrizzlysin]

[King, like pretty much everyone else, looks dubious at best. In trying to understand this mess, however, he's attempting to look at it in a different light.]

Has anyone identified whether fish hearts, urchins, and plants from these islands retain magical properties on their own? Even while us and the natives are losing ours?

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[aspearation]

[ ...well. That's a good point, at least. ]

I'm not the science-y one but I don't think it works like that. I think mixing the ingredients together is what's going to make it work.

VIDEO. UN: LOKI

[selfimage]

Ah—finally, we're blowing something up.

[ a little part of him seems thrilled with this. ]

If it doesn't wake her, it'll get some attention. Now, for the sake of the island itself, it may—may—be best to have some sort of plan of evacuation.

You know, just in case.

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[aspearation]

Someone's already asking around about that. Evacuation plans, I mean. The natives probably have their own plans already, so there's no sense in making one up for them.

video; username: baaaan

[perma_banned]

Maaaan, lady, you've some shaaarp teeth~.

[Ban, lazily slumped over a bleached set of bones on the beach, offered very little in the form of input. He grinned, shark-like in his own right.]

For once, I'm not the one with crazy plans, huh? I'm iiin.

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[aspearation]

Yeah, why wouldn't I have sharp teeth?!

[ What kind of monster didn't have claws or fins or at least sharp teeth? ]

Whatever, as long as you're helping. We're gonna need as many people as we can get if we actually want to finish this thing.