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[ 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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[ 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.

[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.]

Edited 2016-04-09 16:36 (UTC)

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.

[WHAT WAS THAT? WOW, IT'S LIKE HE CAN'T READ SUDDENLY.]

And that list would be...? As much as my endearing personality and endless amounts of enthusiasm count for so much, I don't imagine those are ALASTAIR sanctioned tools.

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

Yo. Hit me up with those schematics.

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?

[ 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.

[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.

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

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!

Edited 2016-04-09 18:23 (UTC)

| 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.

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.

Edited 2016-04-09 18:24 (UTC)

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.

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.

"I'm amazed you're still able to reform-"

Fuck you. ALASTAIR doesn't know what they're doing either. They're guessing as much as we are. Them giving us this information means nothing.

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.

Enough with that foul language! There are children here!

They're reaching out to us for once! Better than with Chantes and Anwick.

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.

[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.

I possess no doubts that an explosion set in the right place may trigger an eruption.

I've asked for justification.

You offer speculation. Can you offer evidence that lessened volcanic activity is responsible for this?

Hey, maybe I can make the schematics better. More explode-y.

[ ...maybe not. ]

What's on the bomb-mart grocery list?

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.

[hmm, that's interesting. is she suffering, too?]

I'm wondering what led them to suggest the plan in the first place. Since they aren't here with us, they're safe from any unfortunate repercussions.

Edited (repetition) 2016-04-09 18:52 (UTC)

I have no idea. They felt as though they supplied enough information.

Either we run with it or we continue trying to find some kind of solution.

[As much as this plan worried her, she didn't want to poof. That's the last thing she needed right now. And with everyone else suffering like her? It'd be best to spearhead at least something.]

It's not awesome!! It's dangerous as hell!

[ . . . ]

Okay it's a little bit awesome but it's still dangerous too?!

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