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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

[crowleyology]

Asking a messenger to relay calculations they were not given is an extremely pathetic way to get my attention.

Data on this planet makes a solid connection between volcanic activity and the powers of the locals. Re-read your mission briefing. The volcano Nalalona has an unusually high concentration of energy in our readings.

If you have other suggestions as to how to unblock the energy, propose them or stop mewling.

[adoube]

Using a messenger, to start with...

Your data points to correlation between 'Gifts' I-don't-understand and tectonic energy. I am asking if you believe there is enough to support causality.

Because your 'solution' could drown the little ones. You are aware. You are taking the risk. It's on you?

[crowleyology]

We thought you would be happy we involved your teammates in our process. Apparently you are more than happy to screech at them as much as us. We apologize for our miscalculation.

Not only tectonic energy. This has been misinterpreted. Energy itself is locked inside the volcano. If we did not believe this would work, we would not have suggested it. We are not amateurs and to suggest as such is deeply offensive.

There is no risk. The volcano was erupting regularly up until recently. It will not erupt "more" because this is not how it works. We are merely stimulating the volcano to erupt, as it should be doing in the first place. No one will be "drowned" unless you are holding them in the water.

Any more complaints or are you done? I have things to do.

[adoube]

You sent them with few relevant details. You knew what you were doing, didn't you? Scary-scary.

You guarantee you can control the parameters of this one eruption?

[crowleyology]

As I said, we did not anticipate so much questioning. It's our mistake for assuming your team would not be so suspicious and negative.

I guarantee that the math is correct. I cannot guarantee there will not be organic error at hand. But mathematically, yes, it is perfectly safe.