If anyone is looking for something productive to do...

[brainiac5]

As much as I tolerate appreciate religious traditions as the cultural phenomena that they are, it doesn't take but a cursory observation of this situation to realize that this dance will do very little to alleviate the suffering of the people of this planet.

Were this planet of the United Planets, with access to 31st century technology, there would be no need for intervention as this world would likely already have the recommended climate control technology in place. Sadly, that isn't the case.

Any infrastructure project would take too long, considering that these 'jaunts' probably would not lend sufficient time to gather the resources, designing, or building an effective solution to the problem.

Thus there are only two viable options.

I can design technological blue prints, within the technological reach of the people of this world, and through diplomacy, try to find someone who has access to the resources required to start such an endeavor...

Or, alter the climate of this planet ourselves.

By increasing the size of the water ice caps on the planets poles, the ice will reflect more sunlight, resulting in a cooler overall climate for a foreseeable future. It is a temporary solution but weighing both options? Considering our resources it may be significantly more achievable.

Regardless, I will need volunteers to pursue the diplomacy route.

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[howexciting]

[If this weren't mental communication, Brainy may have been able to hear Leonardo's initial panic. But as such, he only gets Leonardo's calm thoughts.]

As intriguing an idea as it may be, it poses a few problems... such as making it obvious that we are outsiders, not simple stowaways as they have been led to believe. The natives of this world may not appreciate your endeavors - and they may, in fact, grow angry if you try to disrupt the dance.

Why do you think the dance will not make winter come?

[brainiac5]

I have no intent on disrupting the ritual. An endeavor such as this would require delicate strategic diplomacy. Giving our status as outsiders away would be ill advised. First we would need to find a suitable candidate to deliver the plans to.

Leonardo, it's a ritual. Winter will come regardless of the dancing and it will end in spite of it.

If we choose to not get involved in the affairs of this world, that is a choice I would respect. However, if we choose instead to help them, we should do all we can.

[tailforbrains]

Do you really think we're supposed to change the whole planet?

[This gal's voice is confused and dubious. She doesn't know just how any of that would work.]

I mean, you'd think we'd have more clues, if that were the case, don't you?

[brainiac5]

I have yet to see any indication of any intent, other than to take part in this dancing ritual.

I do not see how dancing will effect the climate of this planet, nor am I inclined to obey the whims of our cosmic hosts.

[tailforbrains]

Then maybe we should just worry about the dancing part. I mean, I don't know that getting in the way here is really going to do a whole lot of good. And if you'd listen to the chatter, somebody else was talking about the dancing being collected, or something, and amplified. There might be something you could use there, maybe.

[brainiac5]

Perhaps.

I may see I can find the source of this 'collection' and analyze their technology. Shouldn't require more than a brief scan.

[tailforbrains]

Well, it's in those rooms off to the side, I think it was. Leo was talking about it with the pretty angel boy, I think.

[No, she's not saying Alcuin's name. And yes, she's also shortening Leonardo da Vinci's name.]

[brainiac5]

Right.

Then I'll be inquiring to Leonardo about that.

As long as we're speaking, you wouldn't mind introducing yourself?

And explaining any powers or unique abilities you have at your disposal? I ask only for future planning and tactics.

[tailforbrains]

Oh, I'm Neeshka. I'm a tiefling. That means I'm part demon, if you don't know, and most people don't around here. If you see me somewhere not-here, I usually have horns and a tail, too.

[brainiac5]

I would presume you're not referring to the types of demons as described in ancient Earth religions, but a race altogether different, correct?

[tailforbrains]

I don't know anything about Earth. I come from Faerun. But demons aren't a religion, they're creepy evil things from the lower planes that like to escape their summoning circles and enjoy the human night life, if you know what I mean. I don't really like them much. They always have something up their sleeve.

[brainiac5]

I understand. Your race and what I'm referring to share some common themes.

[tailforbrains]

If you say so. Just don't go start thinking I'm evil or anything. It's not like I can help who my grandparents are.