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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

[beyourrock]

Do you have any better ideas, Peridot?

[runningjoke]

Yes, I do! It's called Plan DON'T THROW A BOMB INTO A VOLCANO.

The natives think this the volcano is linked to their powers. IT WOULDN'T BE THE FIRST TIME A BUNCH OF DUMB ANIMALS THOUGHT INVISIBLE GODS LIVED IN THEIR NATURAL RESOURCES!!!

[beyourrock]

We need to find a solution to this! Maybe this will get us a nudge in the right direction!

[And yes, there is the possibility of this backfiring. But Pearl knows they can't just sit there and wait for something to happen.]

ALASTAIR has never offered any help during our past two missions.

[runningjoke]

Or, when the volcano erupts without magically granting people powers, it will nudge a TON OF LAVA, INTO DEFENSELESS VILLAGES.

But it seems most people here want to follow this stupid idea through, so sure, why not! You know, I really did want to check GENOCIDE off on my list of things I've participated in!

[text; UN: Mettaton]

[ex_mettacrusher33]

Now, now, darling! I'm sure ALASTAIR has counted on this and should be able to give us resources for an evacuation! Everything will go fabulously!!

[Right?]

[runningjoke]

A completely destroyed civilization.

Fabulous.

[ex_mettacrusher33]

Civilizations can be rebuilt. People can't. It will be FINE.

[runningjoke]

Here's a thought: we avoid the blowing up of a volcano entirely. The Nawali people learn to live their lives through the advancement of technology instead of relying solely on their powers.

[ex_mettacrusher33]

Oh, and let the Nalawi crops and 50% of ALASTAIR die from a lack of magic? Another wonderful idea!! We can even make a game of it!

Dear Nalawi! Would you rather die of famine or simply rebuild your homes?! Think carefully, now!

[runningjoke]

Except, as I was saying, if this doesn't work, then they won't have their powers back. They will be starting their civilization all over again, from square one. They don't need powers to fish, as we saw through their little contest, and that's a valid food source.

But you know what? I don't care. Go ahead and burn down all of their houses. I'm done defending them from this group's united stupidity.

[ex_mettacrusher33]

WELL! It looks like that's all the time we have for this episode, folks. Tune in next week for another explosive edition of

Who Wants To Be The Party-Pooper!"

[runningjoke]

GO AWAY.

[ex_mettacrusher33]

;3 <3

[beyourrock]

You don't have to go along with it. You're more than welcomed to stay in your room for the duration of construction.

This is a chance for us to do do something. We have no other leads. ALASTAIR has researched into this.

[runningjoke]

Whatever. You're going to do this whether or not I bring up valid reasons.