Screams from the Abyss

Cosmic Diplomacy

The transformed United Nations headquarters pulsed with an energy that defied conventional physics. What was once the General Assembly hall had become a nexus of realities, its space expanded to accommodate delegates from across the multiverse. Jaden stood at the center of it all, his form a swirling amalgam of shadow and starlight, as he attempted to mediate yet another interdimensional dispute.

"The Crystalline Collective's proposal is unacceptable," thundered a being of pure plasma, its voice causing the very air to ionize. "Their reality's concept of time is incompatible with the majority of represented dimensions!"

A crystalline entity chimed in, its faceted body refracting light in impossible ways. "Our temporal framework is as valid as any other. It is not our fault that your limited perceptions cannot grasp its elegance."

Jaden felt a headache building, a sensation he hadn't experienced since his transformation. "Both perspectives have merit," he said, forcing patience into hi