SHUT UP A SCIENTIST IS TALKING

[will_be_god]

There are those who have made it clear that their proposed solution to this catastrophe is to destroy the moon.

Such an action would damn us all. It has been brushed off with remarks that the debris would simply burn up in the atmosphere, yet even if this were to happen, we cannot survive without the moon.

Already we have seen the effects of its closeness on the world around us. Yet, what do you believe would happen if there were no moon at all?

The planet's orbit would become unstable itself, with no 'child' to balance it. Though it would not veer out of orbit with the sun, its overall path would be altered. Tides would fail. Our bodies, primarily water as they are, would suffer.

This world, were it to survive such an event, would find itself a wasteland. And such a thing cannot be considered "saving" it.

Any proposing such a course of action with this knowledge ought to be considered a threat to our very existence.

Comments

[vela_nova]

I never expected to say this, but... I agree with you for the most part.

[will_be_god]

I see. For the most part...there are parts you take issue with?

[vela_nova]

Only that people proposing such action are ignorant rather than a threat to our existence.

[will_be_god]

You do not believe that their mad plot may be enacted?

[vela_nova]

No, I don't.

[will_be_god]

We live amongst creatures of great power. I have no doubt that many of them are capable of destroying the moon. Those that endeavor to do so must be, therefore, treated as threats.

[vela_nova]

They just don't know any better. Ignorance can be cured.

[will_be_god]

In this pressing circumstance, there is no time to cure it.

[vela_nova]

We also can't rule out the possibility that whatever external force is causing the moon to fall has considered the possibility of someone trying to destroy it and has safeguarded against that.

[will_be_god]

That is true.

[rivalkidneypunch]

The world could use a whole lot less giant rocks and water, if you ask me. It's only gonna be a problem if we don't blow the thing up hard enough, right?

[will_be_god]

The absence of the moon in any sense will do what I described. Even you are primarily water, and depend on it to survive.

[rivalkidneypunch]

So somebody'll build a new moon outta robots or some shit. People do that kinda stuff all the time in this crazy cesspit, don't they?

[will_be_god]

To construct an artificial moon would itself be destructive...

[rivalkidneypunch]

What's the big deal? You just need something big enough to do some gravity bullshit, right? So who cares if it's a rock that nature put there or some dude in a lab coat put there?

[will_be_god]

The necessity of it having to be constructed in space would rule it out through sheer shipping time. Constructing it on this planet would yield that gravity far too close.

[rivalkidneypunch]

Well, ain't you just a bright little ray of sunshine. No point whinin' about this orbit shit when the moon bein' parked right above our asses has probably messed the whole thing over already anyway, is there?!

[will_be_god]

Strange. To view the facts as "whining"...

You do not feel the disruption already?

[rivalkidneypunch]

The only disruption I'm feelin' is from your crusty ass talkin' about how stuff ain't gonna work.

[Okay, not the only one, but getting pissy has always been Char's coping method of choice.]

[will_be_god]

I see you offering no practical solutions. Meanwhile I am nearly finished with mine.

[rivalkidneypunch]

Exactly what do you got in mind that's so much better than bustin' the moon up, then?

[will_be_god]

My ultimate dream is to create an ideal world, not simply in a societial sense but in a physical sense as well. I will bring about that new beginning and thus set things right.

[rivalkidneypunch]

Back it up a step there, buddy. Real nice flowery words and all, but don't "new beginning" imply that there's gonna be an ending?

[will_be_god]

Exactly. My life's devotion has been to create that world, and only through that can we achieve peace.

What do you know of history?

[rivalkidneypunch]

Who gives a shit about history? That sounds like the complete damn opposite of a solution! We're tryin' to stop everything gettin' fucked over, not nudge it along.

[will_be_god]

Throughout all of history, society has proven itself to be violent, savage, willing to bring despair at any it deems unworthy. This is not limited to any one species either.

The only way to end this cycle is to create a new world, one free of those violent impulses and tyranny. And that will, in addition, set things right in a physical standpoint as well.

[punchtheflute]

Don't worry! King Bowser's going to take care of it!

[will_be_god]

...He proposes what, exactly?

[punchtheflute]

He could do anything! Hopefully he'll just chuck it back into orbit. He's made universes before, so, he knows how this stuff works. You can trust him!

[will_be_god]

He lacks the power or control to bring a universe into creation. You are full aware that such is my entire life's work...

[punchtheflute]

Nope! He's done it. You could even ask him, if you want. He's a King and he has a whole lot of Wizards under his command! Magikoopas! They always bring the best stuff to the staff potluck dinners I organize bi-monthly.

If you ever want to come along, I can get you a visitor's pass! Or you could be my Plus One.

[will_be_god]

Then you must be aware how such a feat was achieved.

[punchtheflute]

I have no clue! You would have to ask him about it. I am waaaaaaay too new in the organization and that stuff is a bit above my pay-grade!

[will_be_god]

...As stated, we cannot risk the destruction of the moon. I am aware of his...brute strength, and if he is truly capable of becoming as powerful as he claims, I do not trust that he will show restraint.

[punchtheflute]

Bowser is a kind, gentle, sweet man with everyone's best interests at heart! He won't do anything that would hurt the people here. He really cares a lot, which is why he's even offering to help! You can trust him. He's our best hope! You'll see!

[will_be_god]

Even were that true, which I do not believe...no, he will not the one to save us.

[punchtheflute]

Yeah, he will! I'm going to help! So, don't think that you get to use the moon crashing into the world maybe as a stepping stone to your plans for making a whole new universe, OK? Because that's not happening!

Just let us take care of it and keep yourself safe, OK? I don't want you getting hurt!

[will_be_god]

You present those statements as though they are able to coexist.

[punchtheflute]

Sure! Why couldn't they?

[will_be_god]

You tell me that I shall not use this as the chance to bring justice to all, then instruct me to keep safe. Any moment in this cursed world is a danger to us all.

[punchtheflute]

Don't worry! Like I already told you? His Burliness, King Bowser Koopa the XIII is going to fix all of our problems and take care of everything! You're perfectly safe and in the hands of a Professional Good Guy!

[will_be_god]

He speaks of hurling the moon far into space.

...I will not see the future, the fate of this world, placed in hands capable of doing so.

[punchtheflute]

You worry too much! Just because he isn't you and isn't doing things your way, that doesn't mean he's wrong! You can trust him - he knows what he's doing.

You should talk to him about it to set your mind at ease!

[will_be_god]

One cannot rely on brute force alone. You have reached a faulty conclusion based on...no, this will go nowhere.

I have said why I believe him to be insufficient.

[punchtheflute]

And I have said why I think you should just relax! It's going to be OK! You'll see.

[will_be_god]

Yes, I will.