>>5933511You and Buu keep heading forward, trying to locate where exactly the things are all going, while also trying to discern what exactly is “off” about these things’ collective Ki signatures. The subtle bit of wrongness that Krillin picked up on, and that you can get a more clear glimpse of now that you’re aware of it. But along the way, you try to talk with Buu a bit more and teach him some things!
“So Buu, we should be getting to the heart of this little complication, but I’ve got a question: do you know why we’re doing this?”
“‘Cause tinky worms are bad guys?” Buu responds.
“Well, that’s sort of it, but there’s more to it than just that. This place is at risk because of them currently, but it’s been in danger before then. People sometimes need to dig up certain resources to live better lives, but because of that some can be careless with how they try to dig them up. And sometimes accidents happen because of how people have been digging them up. We’re here first and foremost to try and fix that mistake. Not everyone can change harmful things into delicious candy, after all.” you explain to the little guy.
“Ohhhh, that right.” Buu remarks with a nod.
“It would be AWFULLY CONVENIENT if there were something that could HELP THEM GET RID OF THE PROBLEMS by just EATING THE PROBLEMS AWAY.” you add, making sure the worms can hear you. “I’m sure they would REALLY APPRECIATE IT if that were the case.”
Buu chuckles. “You being funny, Gohan.”
“Yes.” you admit. “But as I remember a certain Superhero team claiming, ‘looting and polluting is not the way’ and ‘saving our planet is the thing to do.’”
Buu tilts his head at you in mild confusion. “Dunno who those are.”
“Look, the thing you need to take away from this, Buu, is that everyone can contribute in keeping things from getting this bad in their own way. Pantea and Bulma helped us with the MOGUERA units, Lapis and Chuu Lee are keeping watch on the machines, we even got Leo the Mothman helping, and we just met him today. Maybe A CERTAIN MANY SOMEONES could see that the power is theirs, too, in being able to help out and not be a bunch of STINKY JERKS.” Okay maybe you’re laying it on a little thick. Buu’s still finding it funny though.
There’s a brief rumble as more and more of them move, quicker than before… though they repeat something psychically towards you.
‘{THE POWER IS OURS}’
That’s… maybe a good sign!
‘{THE POWER IS OURS}’
‘{THE POWER IS OURS}’
‘{THE POWER IS OURS}’
‘{THE POWER IS OURS}’
Okay probably less good…
(cont.)
