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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

[blacksilk]

Only one?

One plan left by itself saves no one.

[strictdiscipline]

[Ah. Well, she's hardly going to say no to backup of backups.]

Multiple, then.

[blacksilk]

I'm willing to collaborate.

My sight is narrow enough as is. I don't want to make the same mistakes ALASTAIR might make if I had the insight to avoid it.

[strictdiscipline]

[Wise words.]

None of us want to make the same mistakes but most of us aren't equipped with the necessary information to make alternative plans

[blacksilk]

That is an important truth to acknowledge.

It doesn't matter; however, as they still need to outsource our group to cover what they cannot. Information and tools don't make one a more fitting expert.

We all have our own experiences and fields of expertise. The information we do possess should be sufficient to account for a great number of outcomes. Reliance on information and tools is a dependence we can't afford.

[strictdiscipline]

How else do you expect us to proceed without the use of information to make an educated guess? Unless you're suggesting we eschew ALASTAIR's assistance in favor of only what we as a group can accomplish?

[blacksilk]

The opposite.

We should develop a means to compensate for when their information may not cover important issues or if their support is inadequate. You have to utilize every available tool, but prevent yourself from being wholly dependent on them.

[strictdiscipline]

[There's a reason she leaves all the planning to the colonel and this right here sure is it. That said, she agrees with the overall assessment enough to back it.]

I'll leave planning for that development to you then. You seem to have a better idea of where to start than I do.

[blacksilk]

Thank you for your vote of confidence.

In the event that something does go wrong, my first course of action will be to simply observe my surroundings for as long as possible before I'm forced to action.

I suggest you do the same. It's not a concrete plan, but it's one that most people struggle with in times of stress. Gather as much information as you can even if it's only in a few rushed moments and tell me what you find.

From there, I'm certain I can glean meaning from it.

[strictdiscipline]

[And there's the kicker.]

I assure you I'm very used to watching and waiting, but 'as long as possible' isn't always very long. There's only so long we can wait before a course of action needs to be taken.

[blacksilk]

[Her response stole a smile from him.]

That's good thinking.

In the blink of an eye, any situation can change into the worst possible scenario. Are you comfortable with taking action at a time like that?

[strictdiscipline]

[Easily, without hesitation:]

It's what I've trained for.

[blacksilk]

[This was something he's been waiting to hear.]

Good.

I'll be ready, too.