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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2021-02-01 06:00 am

A New Platform [Intro Post February]

On the Train

Three days after the Voidtreckers return to the void after their adventures on the biosphere world, they are awoken by a familiar announcement.

"Good morning passengers, it is day Sixteen of the month of Jelly. Points have been updated on the system."

They have indeed, and everyone can spend the morning shopping. Those who have been on the train for a while will also be expecting the second announcement that comes a few hours later.

"Shortly arriving into a designated void platform. Exit from void in ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one." A lurch and a jolt and the windows fill with the fog that means they are at a platform. The fog seems thicker than usual and as they step out onto the platform they will find it is cold, very cold. Icy fog sticks to their clothing, makes it hard to see very far; the atmosphere is dark and gloomy.

As usual the first to leave the train notice nothing as they walk silently, rucksacks on their backs, towards the barriers: Alexis Rhodes, Elfnein, Itsuki Myoudouin, Ken Ichijouji, MT, Neku Sakuraba, Nike Lemercier, Noctis Lucis Caelum, Rainbow Dash, Rei Saotome, Taichi Yagami, Tsubomi Hanasaki, Yuri Tsukikage and Zechs Merquise all pass through the platform, not looking back before they disappear through the barriers and into the fog beyond.

But on the platform itself there are new faces. Wearing hoodies in all four colours, in various states of confusion.

For New Passengers

At first all they can see is steam, billowing around them as they come to their senses. As their eyes adjust, they will see they are on a platform, glass and dark stone rising in sturdy arches around them. Behind them is a set of barriers, and in front of them is a single track extending both ways into thick fog.

They are standing, in clothes that are not their own and a style they might not even recognise. They are carrying a rucksack on their back. For a moment it seems to just be them, alone in the white haze; then the steam begins to fade and they realise they aren’t alone.

The platform is not large with sixteen figures scattered around, all facing the tracks, all dressed in cargo trousers and hoodies. To both the left and right, tracks disappear into the mist. Then there is a roaring sound and out of the fog arrives a train. Jet black with gold writing on the side. The Voidtrecker Express. There is a hiss as the doors slide open and out step a strange assortment of people. Some are human, some are less so. Most are wearing the same hoodie in one of the four colours, red, orange, blue and purple, though some are sporting different clothes in a variety of styles.

The Train

After a short time, the doors hiss open again. Those from the train may encourage those on the platform to board. It’s not like there's anywhere else to go and even if there was, you feel a pull. A need to board, a feeling that staying on the platform would lead to something terrible. If that is not enough, there are plenty of people on the platform now, to encourage them onto the train.

Each ICP shows the same message and next to the screens there are stacks of leaflets written by those on the train, with further information (see
'Publications'). The store rooms have been restocked with fresh ingredients, including several crates of avocados, the ingredient of the month of Jelly, as well as all sundries.

For passengers that have bought items, these are also scattered around the luggage carriage in various suitcases and bags.

New passengers will find their ticket allows them into their cabins. They may need to negotiate for beds, especially if they want a top bunk!

Room is tight but there are storage cubbies at the head of each bed, beds fold up and the bottom bunks double as benches for the small table. There is storage under those benches full of spare blankets and pillows.

Departure

A second horn sounds to encourage any stragglers braving the freezing fog, and the doors slide shut. Veteran passengers know what will happen next, but they may wish to brief their new companions.

The train sets off, the fog obscuring the view again as it picks up speed.

"Welcome aboard, passengers of the Voidtrecker Express." A female-coded artificial sounding voice echoes throughout the train. "Please take the time to read the passenger information displayed on the Information and Communication points and familiarise yourself with the layout and emergency exits."

The train begins to tilt, leaving the ground and rising up into the fog-filled sky.

"Entrance into Voidspace imminent. New passengers are advised to remain seated. Entry into Voidspace in ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one."

A shudder, a jolt, a lurch to the left. A flash of light, colourful and blinding. As quick as it happens it is done. The train seems to steady itself. The fog from the windows is gone now, replaced with a kaleidoscope of ever-changing colours.

Welcome to the Void!
10billionpercent: (Ha Ha)

[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2021-02-21 08:55 am (UTC)(link)
He chuckled, wildly amused by that. "Sure, why not, inter-dimensional politics sound fun."

Senku should absolutely not be responsible for deciding on such a system.

"I don't know, I haven't tried to make either one." He hummed. "We also don't have uniforms." Senku responded as he considered that. "The original villagers have their own style, with a specific type of geta, their clothes tend to be very similar and they all wear ropes incorporated into their outfits. It's a specific type of rope and knot. I don't know how to make the rope." He explained.

"It was a fully formed society before we infiltrated it and brought science." Senku hummed. "I don't put my hair up often, but when I do I tend to use the same knot, kind of a force of habit. I follow the same rules around that that they do." Yes, Roland, he could tame his hair if he tried, although it was getting rather long.
myblueskies: (of course!)

[personal profile] myblueskies 2021-02-21 08:59 am (UTC)(link)
He nodded and slowly untangled himself from the blanket. They were both a bit damp and he was very cold but he clambers to his feet and jumps a few times to bring feeling back into them.

He took Tidus' hand and smiled up at him. "Okay! Ready."

It was always a small adventure trying to find packages in the luggage carriage.
myblueskies: (Alfredo is speaking!)

yep!

[personal profile] myblueskies 2021-02-21 09:02 am (UTC)(link)
"It is." He nodded with a small smile, finding someone else to help was a good idea too!

"I will sir, I'll find out who else is doing research."
myblueskies: (I don't understand!)

[personal profile] myblueskies 2021-02-21 09:04 am (UTC)(link)
A motorcycle? That was pretty cool. Though it's bit strange, he's still up above everything just like before, looking down on Zetta and the motorcycle, but it feels different than being a weasel did.

"Um... I don't know sir. I don't got legs..."

Could he still move, he tried to think, tried to feel all the parts of the bike, of him.
10billionpercent: (Avoiding Emotions)

[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2021-02-21 09:09 am (UTC)(link)
"Sure, shoot." Senku agreed with a bit of a nod, he never minded questions anyway.

He considered the question. "I believe it's relatively considered easy to learn, at least in the spoken form. It's the written form that gets complicated. It's not a romanized alphabet like English is, it's a series of sounds." Senku explained.

"And in the written form, it's in characters. Here." Senku waved his hand and pulled out his journal, and flipped it open. "Pop that off for a second." Since it was so easy to override the translation out there, Roland could get a good look at it.
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[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2021-02-21 09:11 am (UTC)(link)
Senku let out a delighted laugh, which was probably the first sign that his inhibitions were lowering easily enough.

"Yeah, well this plan was easy! Apparently a plan to consume more alcohol than I probably should is easy to plan for."
lanxichen: (Serious)

[personal profile] lanxichen 2021-02-21 09:14 am (UTC)(link)
"I know it is not what you meant." Not entirely, at least, but that is all right. There is truth there, too.

Xichen breathes out, then shakes his head. "It travels through what they call 'the void' - there is no ground, nor sky or sun or stars. Where we stop, for missions, there is - of a sort. But not while in transit. It is ... difficult to look at, and they say it might make you ill if you do it too much."
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[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2021-02-21 09:24 am (UTC)(link)
"Didn't cross my mind." He didn't lie, that was the truth in a nutshell.

"You teased me because I couldn't understand you so." He waved his hand. Take that Siebren!

"But if you want to teach me properly, it would admittedly probably go faster. This train ensures we have lots of time."
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[personal profile] crimson_rain 2021-02-21 09:32 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes, he is here. He is the leader of team blue. You will find him on board, I'm sure. He's very quiet, plays the guqin, and keeps pet rabbits." His team leader isn't terribly difficult to gain information, but then Hua Cheng knows how to talk.

He listens and this is getting curiouser and curiouser. "You just woke up today?" Connecting to his knowledge with the other residents. Then it could be there's another version of the Wei Wuxian he knows from a parallel universe?

To answer his question, "I lost track of time, but if I'm correct, I had been on the train for nearly a month and a half and so far, I helped the teams to assist one world experienced a crisis and the objective is to bring a balance."
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[personal profile] crimson_rain 2021-02-21 09:39 am (UTC)(link)
"It's not mandatory to perform heroics. I do know that on the last mission I was on when the train stopped on the planet, some people remain on board. You can just...go along with it and stay for the ride and see where the journey takes you." That's to put it mildly.

With a polite nod, "Yes, the train gives us the colored hoodies. The hoodies have colors. That's your team. I'm on team blue."
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-02-21 09:51 am (UTC)(link)
"Pretty common, though I've also noticed that even some of the tech here on the train is a little more advanced than a lot of the stuff in my world."

She was able to pick up on things pretty quickly, thanks to the tech they had at the institute. But even then, some things were even more advanced around the train.

Stepping over to the computer, she started showing Azula the basics; turning it on and off, opening up different programs, writing up a document, how to print it out, and other simple things that could be done on the computer.
knifewithnoname: (curiousity)

[personal profile] knifewithnoname 2021-02-21 10:27 am (UTC)(link)
She nodded, "It do be being expensive. But you will be getting lots of points soon."

She had no idea how points were earned, she couldn't figure it out exactly. But they were capable and smart and so they would probably earn enough.
seacub: (who put baby in the trash)

[personal profile] seacub 2021-02-21 12:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hmmm..." A mystery for the ages...

"Well...whatever the answer is, you should see if the train can bring them here, if it's what you want- having someone you know seems like it makes being on board a little easier." Seems being the. Operative word.

He can't really speak to it.
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (once i get you up there)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2021-02-21 12:31 pm (UTC)(link)
No, but I did once try to cuddle up to my best friend Penny, who lived on the moon, and she kicked me out of her bed. Still dunno why.

[ There might be several reasons for that... ]
blitzcheer: (who asked you!!)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-02-21 02:16 pm (UTC)(link)
What's a little cold between friends? Let's hope that mood can be kept for the rest of the day and doesn't bring anything about because of it. For now, they'll have the luggage carriage waiting on them - not the most warmest place to enter, Tidus depositing the blanket to the wall near where they enter, but it lets Tidus really feel how much cold has settled into him, rolling his shoulders and clapping his hands together.

"Alright! Look for anything with my name on it. It should be...square shaped. Not big." 'Like a book' -- but that'll ruin the surprise!

"And if you see any chocolate, that's mine too," he adds with a thick joking lilt.
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2021-02-21 02:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She flicks the fire on, and takes a biiig step away from it. Hopefully she won't burn herself this time. ]

Ah, this is nothing! If anything, I need to get used to this sort of thing. I want new folks to the train to be comfortable!
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (if you could use)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2021-02-21 02:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Have some playful hair ruffling, but only for a quick moment, promise. ]

Good answer.
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (and we'll beat the birds)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2021-02-21 02:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Let's throw in some middle names!

George "Evolved From" Ape!

[ della please let this joke die, since you've already killed it ]
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[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-02-21 03:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Tidus doesn't mind taking a lead, given that's what he's doing. Head always turned to a side and ready to speak over his shoulder to her, pressing the button leading through the space into the next carriage when her question comes.

"Oh, about... a few months." How many exactly? He walks, voice stuffier in the small enclosed space. Speaking half to her, muttering half to himself. "Gyueran, Terra, Irivar... I think it's... about five months? Yeah, five's right. You get a mission every month."

Tidus waits for Olivia to come through the passage herself before he starts walking again. The new carriage welcomes them with the same transparent walls, a line of lighting flooded from above and grass beneath their feet. Fruits, vegetables and flowers grow in plots every which way, even bamboo rising up in places.

"It feels like longer," he goes on. "But you get a routine. I like watching shows in the cinema car. The one with the big screen and all the seats?"
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[personal profile] agathokakological 2021-02-21 03:46 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, sure," they reply, putting their cards down also. "Now, how I explain this depends entirely on how religion or creation theory works in your world." they say, "There are some on this train that have no concept of things like me, and some who do, others who know me by name, but their concept is entirely different. So let's start there."

Tilting their head curiously, they return the stare, "Where I am from, there is one God who created all. Do you understand concepts like heaven and hell?"
blitzcheer: (wibbly wobbly)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-02-21 03:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"So you two got to bond over playing guitar, huh? What was that like?" He asks, can't help but to be curious. "Never had a brother or sister myself. I was an only child! All I hear about siblings are complaints," he adds with a fun grin.

Really, that was all he heard about them. At least, back in Zanarkand.
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[personal profile] agathokakological 2021-02-21 04:32 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh yes, that's Aziraphale's pet." he says matter-of-factly. "He insisted on letting it in so often that it made itself comfortable, and when we arrived it was in his bag."

Crowley has all the receipts, okay. He will never admit that this thing is his, and even though Aziraphale won't either, the demon feels that the proof speaks for itself.
blitzcheer: (woah game icons??)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-02-21 04:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Ohhh follows Roland's explanation, a moment taken after for Tidus to think to himself that wait, don't all movies mostly follow the protagonist's perspective? A thought that doesn't go very far when he tries to do better by actually watching what's happening on the screen, the dialogue dramatic even when nothing is happening.

Unimpressive to Roland, while Tidus huffs in amusement.

"Isn't that how they talk in these things?" Mystery films with any type of detectives. Which speaking of- Tidus isn't expecting the reminder of another series of the same (or similar) nature, a small "hm?" escaping him when Roland first prompts him, but- oh yeah, he knows what he's talking about.

"You want me to ask him what he likes?" He folds his arms, frowning. "I should. Tell him he needs to make a list of his favourite things so we can buy stuff! Give him a bunch of presents! Alfredo too."
miseris_socios: (ugh...)

[personal profile] miseris_socios 2021-02-21 05:31 pm (UTC)(link)
... Right.

[Fine, fine. He's not used to dealing with people who aren't super blunt.]

The fact that there's a roster is a little creepy... it even has our ages on it.
miseris_socios: (huh?)

[personal profile] miseris_socios 2021-02-21 05:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'll see what I can do. He's... he's really nice. He'll be good to everyone on the train unless they're jerks. And I'll walk him..." He usually does at home anyway.