How do I merge an MSM with a nested MSI in it's substorage into a MSI?

Question

How do I merge an MSM with a nested MSI in it's substorage into a MSI?

Answer

This isn't really possible given the current merge tools since they don't handle movement of substorages from the MSM to the MSI.

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