Nevertheless

*Krill emerges from the back* Thank you for letting me use your computer, and for um,, this. *She gestures vaguely with the mostly melted Slushpuppy* I think you should be seeing fewer Lubots, at least the smaller ones! Have you seen the big one go by? Eightish feet tall, four arms, massive stun cannons?

*tling tling, the bells chime as Krill zooms back into the store on a mission* Hey, hi, you said this store is safe from Lubots right? Why?

Oh um well we have windows 95 in the back office! Oh and our smart phones still work but some apps get really wonky, most internet browsers won't work aside for duck duck go for some reason? It's really iffy on what we can and can't do...

*tling tling, the bells chime as Krill zooms back into the store on a mission* Hey, hi, you said this store is safe from Lubots right? Why?

Oh um well we have windows 95 in the back office! Oh and our smart phones still work but some apps get really wonky, most internet browsers won't work aside for duck duck go for some reason? It's really iffy on what we can and can't do...

*tling tling, the bells chime as Krill zooms back into the store on a mission* Hey, hi, you said this store is safe from Lubots right? Why?

It took a bit of finangling, but Multitude and @ashrimpinhell are able to create an encrypted channel through the MGPA communicators to get a private conversation with @loose-ends-rewoven and @helluvaswatch

We'll keep it brief then. The main idea is to hit Luba's emotions, force them to come to terms with the fact that they're hurting the people they care about. Essentially what we have is 1. Multi charges the fire 2. Impetus creates a hole in the fire where Multi can stand and not be hurt 3. Multi acts his heart out 4. If this plays out like it did when I tried this, Luba should send the Lubot NEO down to try and pull Multi out 5. Everyone who is available, jumps the Lubot

The spirits decide that they would like for the spirit to wake up and hear this conversation.

*Swatchman talks in a low voice, like he's in a library and doesn't want to bother anyone or let anyone over hear what he's saying*

Wait, seriously? So I don't have to pretend to self-imulate, I just get to... walk in?

"Okay, I--"

*Krill waits for the others to say their piece*

It took a bit of finangling, but Multitude and @ashrimpinhell are able to create an encrypted channel through the MGPA communicators to get a private conversation with @loose-ends-rewoven and @helluvaswatch

We'll keep it brief then. The main idea is to hit Luba's emotions, force them to come to terms with the fact that they're hurting the people they care about. Essentially what we have is 1. Multi charges the fire 2. Impetus creates a hole in the fire where Multi can stand and not be hurt 3. Multi acts his heart out 4. If this plays out like it did when I tried this, Luba should send the Lubot NEO down to try and pull Multi out 5. Everyone who is available, jumps the Lubot

...Did something happen?

Oh really? Because you weren't interested or there wasn't an opportunity?

Oh, I had a lot of crushes in Heaven - like, a lot - but I was either too busy doing solider stuff or getting rejected to actually experience dating, y'know?

Rejected, really?

Oh yeah, you'd be surprised! Nobody really wants to date a bunny guy, they'd rather the spinning rings of eyes.

*She's shaking her head vigorously* Nonononono that's one front of their network. No no, Multi, they auction off "anomalies", anyone or anything that's weird or dangerous.

*Multi's expression sinks as he tries to come to terms with what Krill is telling him. He looks confused, hurt, and a little defensive... but it eventually moves into understanding. He places his hands on top of Krill's wrists and gently squeezes.*

*She holds on a moment longer before she lets go, evidently satisfied by something she saw in his expression*

He's here?? *She laughs sardonically, pacing redoubled* No you really don't want to meet them from what I've heard either.

*Multi looks deeply concerned now, realizing that maybe this is perhaps a bit of a big deal.*

Of course they did...

They had a deal with Mack, but that got cut and MC&D took over Mack's stall... which totally sucks, but I talked to Mack about it and they said they had a plan.

*Krill puts her head in her hands and screams into her palms for a bit. When she looks back up, her expression is that of frenzied determination*

Okay! Let's fix it!

Yeah... I thought I was, too, but they aren't listening to me anymore. They aren't listening to anyone!

I don't think it's cowardly at all. This is your kid.

I'm not sure... I tried to walk through the fire... I thought they would move it. They didn't...

Yeah...

So... you know how it's a common thing in history where people who are against violence try to protest something and realize that their peace isn't working so they'll set themselves on fire in front of government buildings or places where people of power tend to convene?

*She bites back her protests about the pain, the similar torture he endured months ago, and the practical logistics of forcing yourself to withstand that magnitude of pain. They both know they'll do far more to protect their community. There's only one real flaw in his plan*

*At the mention of them, Multi's hand comes up to his gem, almost on instinct.*

Well, I wouldn't know what we'd do, but we could like... coat my body in some, like, clear non-flamable substance and then I can do some acting so we can make it look like I'm doing this big, dramatic sacrifice to try and force Luba into calling off the Lubots.

I think we need to get to them in person. Maybe coordinate with Swatch and the rest. I remember- WAIT! Impetus was able to take away my pain! From the fire, all of it!

Okay, okay! I'm seeing the vision, I think!

Right, I don't think we win this with power or tactics.

...

...Did something happen?

Oh really? Because you weren't interested or there wasn't an opportunity?

Oh, I had a lot of crushes in Heaven - like, a lot - but I was either too busy doing solider stuff or getting rejected to actually experience dating, y'know?

Rejected, really?

Oh yeah, you'd be surprised! Nobody really wants to date a bunny guy, they'd rather the spinning rings of eyes.

*She's shaking her head vigorously* Nonononono that's one front of their network. No no, Multi, they auction off "anomalies", anyone or anything that's weird or dangerous.

*Multi's expression sinks as he tries to come to terms with what Krill is telling him. He looks confused, hurt, and a little defensive... but it eventually moves into understanding. He places his hands on top of Krill's wrists and gently squeezes.*

*She holds on a moment longer before she lets go, evidently satisfied by something she saw in his expression*

He's here?? *She laughs sardonically, pacing redoubled* No you really don't want to meet them from what I've heard either.

*Multi looks deeply concerned now, realizing that maybe this is perhaps a bit of a big deal.*

Of course they did...

They had a deal with Mack, but that got cut and MC&D took over Mack's stall... which totally sucks, but I talked to Mack about it and they said they had a plan.

*Krill puts her head in her hands and screams into her palms for a bit. When she looks back up, her expression is that of frenzied determination*

Okay! Let's fix it!

Yeah... I thought I was, too, but they aren't listening to me anymore. They aren't listening to anyone!

I don't think it's cowardly at all. This is your kid.

I'm not sure... I tried to walk through the fire... I thought they would move it. They didn't...

Yeah...

So... you know how it's a common thing in history where people who are against violence try to protest something and realize that their peace isn't working so they'll set themselves on fire in front of government buildings or places where people of power tend to convene?

*She bites back her protests about the pain, the similar torture he endured months ago, and the practical logistics of forcing yourself to withstand that magnitude of pain. They both know they'll do far more to protect their community. There's only one real flaw in his plan*

*At the mention of them, Multi's hand comes up to his gem, almost on instinct.*

Well, I wouldn't know what we'd do, but we could like... coat my body in some, like, clear non-flamable substance and then I can do some acting so we can make it look like I'm doing this big, dramatic sacrifice to try and force Luba into calling off the Lubots.

I think we need to get to them in person. Maybe coordinate with Swatch and the rest. I remember- WAIT! Impetus was able to take away my pain! From the fire, all of it!

Okay, okay! I'm seeing the vision, I think!

Right, I don't think we win this with power or tactics.

...

...Did something happen?

Oh really? Because you weren't interested or there wasn't an opportunity?

Oh, I had a lot of crushes in Heaven - like, a lot - but I was either too busy doing solider stuff or getting rejected to actually experience dating, y'know?

Rejected, really?

Oh yeah, you'd be surprised! Nobody really wants to date a bunny guy, they'd rather the spinning rings of eyes.

*She's shaking her head vigorously* Nonononono that's one front of their network. No no, Multi, they auction off "anomalies", anyone or anything that's weird or dangerous.

*Multi's expression sinks as he tries to come to terms with what Krill is telling him. He looks confused, hurt, and a little defensive... but it eventually moves into understanding. He places his hands on top of Krill's wrists and gently squeezes.*

*She holds on a moment longer before she lets go, evidently satisfied by something she saw in his expression*

He's here?? *She laughs sardonically, pacing redoubled* No you really don't want to meet them from what I've heard either.

*Multi looks deeply concerned now, realizing that maybe this is perhaps a bit of a big deal.*

Of course they did...

They had a deal with Mack, but that got cut and MC&D took over Mack's stall... which totally sucks, but I talked to Mack about it and they said they had a plan.

*Krill puts her head in her hands and screams into her palms for a bit. When she looks back up, her expression is that of frenzied determination*

Okay! Let's fix it!

Yeah... I thought I was, too, but they aren't listening to me anymore. They aren't listening to anyone!

I don't think it's cowardly at all. This is your kid.

I'm not sure... I tried to walk through the fire... I thought they would move it. They didn't...

Yeah...

So... you know how it's a common thing in history where people who are against violence try to protest something and realize that their peace isn't working so they'll set themselves on fire in front of government buildings or places where people of power tend to convene?

*She bites back her protests about the pain, the similar torture he endured months ago, and the practical logistics of forcing yourself to withstand that magnitude of pain. They both know they'll do far more to protect their community. There's only one real flaw in his plan*

*At the mention of them, Multi's hand comes up to his gem, almost on instinct.*

Well, I wouldn't know what we'd do, but we could like... coat my body in some, like, clear non-flamable substance and then I can do some acting so we can make it look like I'm doing this big, dramatic sacrifice to try and force Luba into calling off the Lubots.

I think we need to get to them in person. Maybe coordinate with Swatch and the rest. I remember- WAIT! Impetus was able to take away my pain! From the fire, all of it!

Okay, okay! I'm seeing the vision, I think!

Right, I don't think we win this with power or tactics.

...

...Did something happen?

Oh really? Because you weren't interested or there wasn't an opportunity?

Oh, I had a lot of crushes in Heaven - like, a lot - but I was either too busy doing solider stuff or getting rejected to actually experience dating, y'know?

Rejected, really?

Oh yeah, you'd be surprised! Nobody really wants to date a bunny guy, they'd rather the spinning rings of eyes.

*She's shaking her head vigorously* Nonononono that's one front of their network. No no, Multi, they auction off "anomalies", anyone or anything that's weird or dangerous.

*Multi's expression sinks as he tries to come to terms with what Krill is telling him. He looks confused, hurt, and a little defensive... but it eventually moves into understanding. He places his hands on top of Krill's wrists and gently squeezes.*

*She holds on a moment longer before she lets go, evidently satisfied by something she saw in his expression*

He's here?? *She laughs sardonically, pacing redoubled* No you really don't want to meet them from what I've heard either.

*Multi looks deeply concerned now, realizing that maybe this is perhaps a bit of a big deal.*

Of course they did...

They had a deal with Mack, but that got cut and MC&D took over Mack's stall... which totally sucks, but I talked to Mack about it and they said they had a plan.

*Krill puts her head in her hands and screams into her palms for a bit. When she looks back up, her expression is that of frenzied determination*

Okay! Let's fix it!

Yeah... I thought I was, too, but they aren't listening to me anymore. They aren't listening to anyone!

I don't think it's cowardly at all. This is your kid.

I'm not sure... I tried to walk through the fire... I thought they would move it. They didn't...

Yeah...

So... you know how it's a common thing in history where people who are against violence try to protest something and realize that their peace isn't working so they'll set themselves on fire in front of government buildings or places where people of power tend to convene?

*She bites back her protests about the pain, the similar torture he endured months ago, and the practical logistics of forcing yourself to withstand that magnitude of pain. They both know they'll do far more to protect their community. There's only one real flaw in his plan*

*At the mention of them, Multi's hand comes up to his gem, almost on instinct.*

Well, I wouldn't know what we'd do, but we could like... coat my body in some, like, clear non-flamable substance and then I can do some acting so we can make it look like I'm doing this big, dramatic sacrifice to try and force Luba into calling off the Lubots.

I think we need to get to them in person. Maybe coordinate with Swatch and the rest. I remember- WAIT! Impetus was able to take away my pain! From the fire, all of it!

Okay, okay! I'm seeing the vision, I think!

Right, I don't think we win this with power or tactics.

...

...Did something happen?

Oh really? Because you weren't interested or there wasn't an opportunity?

Oh, I had a lot of crushes in Heaven - like, a lot - but I was either too busy doing solider stuff or getting rejected to actually experience dating, y'know?

Rejected, really?

Oh yeah, you'd be surprised! Nobody really wants to date a bunny guy, they'd rather the spinning rings of eyes.

*She's shaking her head vigorously* Nonononono that's one front of their network. No no, Multi, they auction off "anomalies", anyone or anything that's weird or dangerous.

*Multi's expression sinks as he tries to come to terms with what Krill is telling him. He looks confused, hurt, and a little defensive... but it eventually moves into understanding. He places his hands on top of Krill's wrists and gently squeezes.*

*She holds on a moment longer before she lets go, evidently satisfied by something she saw in his expression*

He's here?? *She laughs sardonically, pacing redoubled* No you really don't want to meet them from what I've heard either.

*Multi looks deeply concerned now, realizing that maybe this is perhaps a bit of a big deal.*

Of course they did...

They had a deal with Mack, but that got cut and MC&D took over Mack's stall... which totally sucks, but I talked to Mack about it and they said they had a plan.

*Krill puts her head in her hands and screams into her palms for a bit. When she looks back up, her expression is that of frenzied determination*

Okay! Let's fix it!

Yeah... I thought I was, too, but they aren't listening to me anymore. They aren't listening to anyone!

I don't think it's cowardly at all. This is your kid.

I'm not sure... I tried to walk through the fire... I thought they would move it. They didn't...

Yeah...

So... you know how it's a common thing in history where people who are against violence try to protest something and realize that their peace isn't working so they'll set themselves on fire in front of government buildings or places where people of power tend to convene?

*She bites back her protests about the pain, the similar torture he endured months ago, and the practical logistics of forcing yourself to withstand that magnitude of pain. They both know they'll do far more to protect their community. There's only one real flaw in his plan*

*At the mention of them, Multi's hand comes up to his gem, almost on instinct.*

Well, I wouldn't know what we'd do, but we could like... coat my body in some, like, clear non-flamable substance and then I can do some acting so we can make it look like I'm doing this big, dramatic sacrifice to try and force Luba into calling off the Lubots.

I think we need to get to them in person. Maybe coordinate with Swatch and the rest. I remember- WAIT! Impetus was able to take away my pain! From the fire, all of it!

Okay, okay! I'm seeing the vision, I think!

Right, I don't think we win this with power or tactics.

...Did something happen?

Oh really? Because you weren't interested or there wasn't an opportunity?

Oh, I had a lot of crushes in Heaven - like, a lot - but I was either too busy doing solider stuff or getting rejected to actually experience dating, y'know?

Rejected, really?

Oh yeah, you'd be surprised! Nobody really wants to date a bunny guy, they'd rather the spinning rings of eyes.

*She's shaking her head vigorously* Nonononono that's one front of their network. No no, Multi, they auction off "anomalies", anyone or anything that's weird or dangerous.

*Multi's expression sinks as he tries to come to terms with what Krill is telling him. He looks confused, hurt, and a little defensive... but it eventually moves into understanding. He places his hands on top of Krill's wrists and gently squeezes.*

*She holds on a moment longer before she lets go, evidently satisfied by something she saw in his expression*

He's here?? *She laughs sardonically, pacing redoubled* No you really don't want to meet them from what I've heard either.

*Multi looks deeply concerned now, realizing that maybe this is perhaps a bit of a big deal.*

Of course they did...

They had a deal with Mack, but that got cut and MC&D took over Mack's stall... which totally sucks, but I talked to Mack about it and they said they had a plan.

*Krill puts her head in her hands and screams into her palms for a bit. When she looks back up, her expression is that of frenzied determination*

Okay! Let's fix it!

Yeah... I thought I was, too, but they aren't listening to me anymore. They aren't listening to anyone!

I don't think it's cowardly at all. This is your kid.

I'm not sure... I tried to walk through the fire... I thought they would move it. They didn't...

Yeah...

So... you know how it's a common thing in history where people who are against violence try to protest something and realize that their peace isn't working so they'll set themselves on fire in front of government buildings or places where people of power tend to convene?

*She bites back her protests about the pain, the similar torture he endured months ago, and the practical logistics of forcing yourself to withstand that magnitude of pain. They both know they'll do far more to protect their community. There's only one real flaw in his plan*

*At the mention of them, Multi's hand comes up to his gem, almost on instinct.*

Well, I wouldn't know what we'd do, but we could like... coat my body in some, like, clear non-flamable substance and then I can do some acting so we can make it look like I'm doing this big, dramatic sacrifice to try and force Luba into calling off the Lubots.

I think we need to get to them in person. Maybe coordinate with Swatch and the rest. I remember- WAIT! Impetus was able to take away my pain! From the fire, all of it!

...Did something happen?

Oh really? Because you weren't interested or there wasn't an opportunity?

Oh, I had a lot of crushes in Heaven - like, a lot - but I was either too busy doing solider stuff or getting rejected to actually experience dating, y'know?

Rejected, really?

Oh yeah, you'd be surprised! Nobody really wants to date a bunny guy, they'd rather the spinning rings of eyes.

*She's shaking her head vigorously* Nonononono that's one front of their network. No no, Multi, they auction off "anomalies", anyone or anything that's weird or dangerous.

*Multi's expression sinks as he tries to come to terms with what Krill is telling him. He looks confused, hurt, and a little defensive... but it eventually moves into understanding. He places his hands on top of Krill's wrists and gently squeezes.*

*She holds on a moment longer before she lets go, evidently satisfied by something she saw in his expression*

He's here?? *She laughs sardonically, pacing redoubled* No you really don't want to meet them from what I've heard either.

*Multi looks deeply concerned now, realizing that maybe this is perhaps a bit of a big deal.*

Of course they did...

They had a deal with Mack, but that got cut and MC&D took over Mack's stall... which totally sucks, but I talked to Mack about it and they said they had a plan.

*Krill puts her head in her hands and screams into her palms for a bit. When she looks back up, her expression is that of frenzied determination*

Okay! Let's fix it!

Yeah... I thought I was, too, but they aren't listening to me anymore. They aren't listening to anyone!

I don't think it's cowardly at all. This is your kid.

I'm not sure... I tried to walk through the fire... I thought they would move it. They didn't...

Yeah...

So... you know how it's a common thing in history where people who are against violence try to protest something and realize that their peace isn't working so they'll set themselves on fire in front of government buildings or places where people of power tend to convene?

*She bites back her protests about the pain, the similar torture he endured months ago, and the practical logistics of forcing yourself to withstand that magnitude of pain. They both know they'll do far more to protect their community. There's only one real flaw in his plan*

*At the mention of them, Multi's hand comes up to his gem, almost on instinct.*

Well, I wouldn't know what we'd do, but we could like... coat my body in some, like, clear non-flamable substance and then I can do some acting so we can make it look like I'm doing this big, dramatic sacrifice to try and force Luba into calling off the Lubots.

...Did something happen?

Oh really? Because you weren't interested or there wasn't an opportunity?

Oh, I had a lot of crushes in Heaven - like, a lot - but I was either too busy doing solider stuff or getting rejected to actually experience dating, y'know?

Rejected, really?

Oh yeah, you'd be surprised! Nobody really wants to date a bunny guy, they'd rather the spinning rings of eyes.

*She's shaking her head vigorously* Nonononono that's one front of their network. No no, Multi, they auction off "anomalies", anyone or anything that's weird or dangerous.

*Multi's expression sinks as he tries to come to terms with what Krill is telling him. He looks confused, hurt, and a little defensive... but it eventually moves into understanding. He places his hands on top of Krill's wrists and gently squeezes.*

*She holds on a moment longer before she lets go, evidently satisfied by something she saw in his expression*

He's here?? *She laughs sardonically, pacing redoubled* No you really don't want to meet them from what I've heard either.

*Multi looks deeply concerned now, realizing that maybe this is perhaps a bit of a big deal.*

Of course they did...

They had a deal with Mack, but that got cut and MC&D took over Mack's stall... which totally sucks, but I talked to Mack about it and they said they had a plan.

*Krill puts her head in her hands and screams into her palms for a bit. When she looks back up, her expression is that of frenzied determination*

Okay! Let's fix it!

Yeah... I thought I was, too, but they aren't listening to me anymore. They aren't listening to anyone!

I don't think it's cowardly at all. This is your kid.

I'm not sure... I tried to walk through the fire... I thought they would move it. They didn't...

Yeah...

So... you know how it's a common thing in history where people who are against violence try to protest something and realize that their peace isn't working so they'll set themselves on fire in front of government buildings or places where people of power tend to convene?

*She bites back her protests about the pain, the similar torture he endured months ago, and the practical logistics of forcing yourself to withstand that magnitude of pain. They both know they'll do far more to protect their community. There's only one real flaw in his plan*

*At the mention of them, Multi's hand comes up to his gem, almost on instinct.*

...Did something happen?

Oh really? Because you weren't interested or there wasn't an opportunity?

Oh, I had a lot of crushes in Heaven - like, a lot - but I was either too busy doing solider stuff or getting rejected to actually experience dating, y'know?

Rejected, really?

Oh yeah, you'd be surprised! Nobody really wants to date a bunny guy, they'd rather the spinning rings of eyes.

*She's shaking her head vigorously* Nonononono that's one front of their network. No no, Multi, they auction off "anomalies", anyone or anything that's weird or dangerous.

*Multi's expression sinks as he tries to come to terms with what Krill is telling him. He looks confused, hurt, and a little defensive... but it eventually moves into understanding. He places his hands on top of Krill's wrists and gently squeezes.*

*She holds on a moment longer before she lets go, evidently satisfied by something she saw in his expression*

He's here?? *She laughs sardonically, pacing redoubled* No you really don't want to meet them from what I've heard either.

*Multi looks deeply concerned now, realizing that maybe this is perhaps a bit of a big deal.*

Of course they did...

They had a deal with Mack, but that got cut and MC&D took over Mack's stall... which totally sucks, but I talked to Mack about it and they said they had a plan.

*Krill puts her head in her hands and screams into her palms for a bit. When she looks back up, her expression is that of frenzied determination*

Okay! Let's fix it!

Yeah... I thought I was, too, but they aren't listening to me anymore. They aren't listening to anyone!

I don't think it's cowardly at all. This is your kid.

I'm not sure... I tried to walk through the fire... I thought they would move it. They didn't...

Yeah...

So... you know how it's a common thing in history where people who are against violence try to protest something and realize that their peace isn't working so they'll set themselves on fire in front of government buildings or places where people of power tend to convene?

*She bites back her protests about the pain, the similar torture he endured months ago, and the practical logistics of forcing yourself to withstand that magnitude of pain. They both know they'll do far more to protect their community. There's only one real flaw in his plan*

...Did something happen?

Oh really? Because you weren't interested or there wasn't an opportunity?

Oh, I had a lot of crushes in Heaven - like, a lot - but I was either too busy doing solider stuff or getting rejected to actually experience dating, y'know?

Rejected, really?

Oh yeah, you'd be surprised! Nobody really wants to date a bunny guy, they'd rather the spinning rings of eyes.

*She's shaking her head vigorously* Nonononono that's one front of their network. No no, Multi, they auction off "anomalies", anyone or anything that's weird or dangerous.

*Multi's expression sinks as he tries to come to terms with what Krill is telling him. He looks confused, hurt, and a little defensive... but it eventually moves into understanding. He places his hands on top of Krill's wrists and gently squeezes.*

*She holds on a moment longer before she lets go, evidently satisfied by something she saw in his expression*

He's here?? *She laughs sardonically, pacing redoubled* No you really don't want to meet them from what I've heard either.

*Multi looks deeply concerned now, realizing that maybe this is perhaps a bit of a big deal.*

Of course they did...

They had a deal with Mack, but that got cut and MC&D took over Mack's stall... which totally sucks, but I talked to Mack about it and they said they had a plan.

*Krill puts her head in her hands and screams into her palms for a bit. When she looks back up, her expression is that of frenzied determination*

Okay! Let's fix it!

Yeah... I thought I was, too, but they aren't listening to me anymore. They aren't listening to anyone!

I don't think it's cowardly at all. This is your kid.