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[sonywalkman]

Look, this "You killed my father, prepare to die" routine is all well and good (and yawn worthy), but I have an idea.

[In the back of his mind, he's thinking of Rocket telling him this is absolutely stupid, but then, so is this whole scenario. Dumb raccoon, being probably right. The inner-conflict registers on his face, but he doesn't remark on any of it. The "probably right" doesn't matter. Not in the face of (maybe) living.]

I don't know what happened, I don't even really care what happened. But I sure like living, so just...hear me out. We challenge them.

[He shakes his head, and his other hand at the MID.] Not like how you're thinking though. As a distraction. Seriously, two words, and just think about it alright?

Dance off.

[Yes, he does, in fact, look entirely serious about this.]

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[bosswald]

[Oh my god he's serious.

He's really, actually serious. She stares. And then stares some more.]

I'm not sure they're the dancing sort of invaders.

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[redshitlord]

I'm in.

[WELL NOW THERE'S TWO SERIOUS IDIOTS.]

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[sketchycharacter]

Jesus Christ, I can't believe you suggested that.

[Nate shakes his head. He's not mad, he's disappointed.]

Come on. You've got to make sure we have some good dancers first.

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[otiosity]

So do we have to quickly and desperately coordinate a choreographed group number that will wow everyone to the point where they drop their weapons and applaud our incredible skills?

[Honestly, she should have tried this idea against the Arishok. He probably would have just given up on the spot.]

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[cockade]

Dancing? [The most incredulous sounding Frenchmen goes here.] Really? Should we wear capes and gowns and masks while we're at it?

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[tearsinajar]

Okay, but— hear me out— to what music? Now say we do challenge them to a dance off, what if they have music that outmatches ours?

We're kind of screwed then.

[ Elena cannot believe this man looks so serious. ]

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[springlocking]

[This guy's gotta be kidding.

...

He's not kidding, is he?]

Why...how is that a good idea?

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[arcreact]

[ You KNOW WHAT. ]

Best idea I've heard from anyone all day.

[prorenataa]

That fact that I am forced to admit that this is not the worst reaction, to a potential hostile situation, that I've ever heard? Disturbs me.

[ It really, really does. ]

So how would this work? They choose the music, we choose the style? Or visa versa?

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[desperate_times]

Oh, I don't know. I mean, it would have to be a hell of a dance number.

[Full orchestra and everything.]

But maybe you could pull it off.

[She twirls a finger.]

Go on, let's see what you've got.

[Shake dat ass Peter Quill.]

[warandpeace]

Well, if you need anyone to play music or write a song for it, I've got your back.

[Blandly. Because he's pretty sure that's the only possible way for someone like him to contribute to peace. Most of what he does is train people how to war.]

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[pushed]

You haven't seen my moves. Come on, let's at least give them a fighting chance.

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[knaval]

Don't dance parties usually come after surviving an invasion?

[that's how it usually goes...]

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[gladiumetscutum]

While I'm all for a peaceful resolution, I don't believe winning or losing a dance off will placate them.

[ There's some amusement in her tone, even if she's unsure if he's really serious or faking serious for the sake of humour. Either way, it's humorous, although one is also somewhat more concerning than the other.

This really isn't a legitimate strategy, sorry Peter. ]

They're seeking equality. Revenge. A dance off doesn't hold much weight in that.

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[ryuuzaki]

Are you serious?

[This may be a common response -- it should be, as far as L is concerned -- but he still feels compelled to add his own incredulity. He sounds weary on top of it.]

[ersatzeverything]

Fuck yeah!

[Okay, it may not be a practical plan. Or a workable plan. But Deacon hates the idea of killing a bunch of people who have a totally legitimate reason to be kind of pissed off at them. If someone can convince the aliens that a dance-off would restore the karmic balance they're so set on, he's all for it. Or if it could be turned into a successful distraction with the aliens staring at them in bewilderment for even suggesting it, meanwhile a group of Moirans do something more productive towards their survival, that's good too.]

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[goodluckkobra]

Just wonderin' but has this ever actually worked for you?

[ Because Kobra wouldn't mind solving some problems musically, but he's pretty sure it leaves an obvious opening for the opponent. ]

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And you think this will work?

[heartscold]

[He's actually amused by this suggestion, and it's not as asinine as some he's seen so far.]

So, I take it you're volunteering to do the... distracting while the rest of us do the fighting?