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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!
constantvrunning: (Surprised)

Re: inspection

[personal profile] constantvrunning 2021-02-03 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
V, to their credit, catches on to that tone immediately.

`Apologies,` they voice, and offer the package on over with no hesitation.

`I presume this is yours, then?`

An explanation for their actions consolidates in the back of their mind, but reparations do come first.
bakegarasu: (it's victory or nothing)

[personal profile] bakegarasu 2021-02-03 12:46 am (UTC)(link)
Incredulous is better than murderous, so he'll consider that a win.

"I don't think that's something she meant to do. She said I had the option of becoming human again if I wanted to. ... But I want to protect people." It's easier with someone giving him orders, yes, but it's also easier when he has some kind of support system. He hears Yurine's question, but doesn't respond verbally.

He's going to be here for both of them. A bridge between human and something else. He's not moving. "... Deep breath, Soldat. Tell me what you're making." Just... distract. Distract and deflect, try to snap him out of it.
xue_yang: (Listening to you)

[personal profile] xue_yang 2021-02-03 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
Xue Yang won't pretend to understand science or whatever he is doing to create the cola but that doesn't mean he isn't interested in the process. Considering he only really knows about the wine and drinks during his own time, mixed drinks are still fairly new to him so he won't be particularly picky about it.

"I look forward to tasting both."
bakegarasu: (quietly listening)

[personal profile] bakegarasu 2021-02-03 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
"Something like that." He squeezes her shoulder carefully. "It's what we have to work with. ... It'll probably take some adjusting for you here... more than most. The train makes us sleep for a while during the night, and it teleports us back to our beds. Basically you'll probably have to interact with the world like a human for a while."
agathokakological: ([053])

[personal profile] agathokakological 2021-02-03 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
Crowley's head tilts to look at the new kid as he approaches them, hands still shuffling the cards, their eyebrows popping up from behind their sunglasses in reaction.

"Mmmn, not really, but I can deal you in, if you'd like. What games do you know?"
hisblueskies: Blond-haired boy looking off stage left, smiling. (fond)

[personal profile] hisblueskies 2021-02-03 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
Alfredo's eyes drift to the Klefki, but he covers up the presence of the bag (he thinks) admirably.

With a smile, he steps the rest of the way forward, nodding to Madoka's companion.

"Hello, Madoka."

He pauses, then, waiting to see what she'll say... not realizing the plushie has an entire leg out of the bag now, almost as if it's waving!

(It may have gotten turned upside-down as he ventured up the train.)
Edited 2021-02-03 00:55 (UTC)
miseris_socios: (huh?)

[personal profile] miseris_socios 2021-02-03 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, here." He smiles slightly and scrolls through the settings on his SCA. "You just hit this button..." He does so, and then a prompt pops up on the screen. "And then you hit this to sync it. Then you can scroll through the list like this..." He slides a finger up and down the screen and hits a song.

"Then there's this 'Send to SCA button', and it'll confirm which one it's sending to. You just have to hit yes, and then it's on there. I can show you how to sync up the headphones, too."
agathokakological: plantdaddy ([085])

[personal profile] agathokakological 2021-02-03 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
Crowley's attention is drawn by the voice behind him, the odd phrasing identifying her before he even turns around. He doesn't know this one's name, but he does find her quite interesting, regardless.

"The dog? No, it's not poisonous." he assures her, sighing in an annoyed manner at the thing as it gobbles up its treats.

"These are mine, yes. They seem to be behaving today."
unfavorableinstigation: Nita Callahan kneeling in the woods, drawing a glowing blue diagram on the ground while reading from a book. (Drawing a Spell Diagram)

[personal profile] unfavorableinstigation 2021-02-03 12:56 am (UTC)(link)
Again Nita nods, flashing a smile... and then, embarrassed, rushes over to the check-in station.

"Oh! Yeah, give me a minute to get these in the system... Feel free to grab them or anything after, though."
light_of_willpower: (long hair profile talking)

Luggage car

[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2021-02-03 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
Trunks had his own reason to go to the luggage car, but let himself be sidetracked by spotting the familiar face. "Hey." Then he spots the trunk. "Woah, what did you order?"
marvelous_murderbot: (Default)

[personal profile] marvelous_murderbot 2021-02-03 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh," she replied, keeping her focus on it. "Do they have a name? Everything should have a name. Especially adorable little ghosts. Usually they are portrayed as something terrifying, where I am from."

Then she turned her face back to the ghost.

"If I should be addressing you directly, I apologize. I am Guri, and I bring you no harm."
marvelous_murderbot: (neutral)

[personal profile] marvelous_murderbot 2021-02-03 12:59 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm not disturbing you, I hope," she adds, politely, hands folding in front of her. "I was hoping to find clothing that was not, well...this."

She pulled at the front of the hoodie, a small look of consternation on her face.

"It is inefficient for mission duties. And I have nowhere to properly carry my weapons."
light_of_willpower: (long hair profile talking)

Luggage Car

[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2021-02-03 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
Trunks had his own reason for coming to the luggage car--and he really hoped he'd find it fast. Finding Cassie there--normally was entirely a good thing. He was still pleased to see her, and was now dreading her coming with him to try and find his package. "What'd you buy, Cassie?"
unfavorableinstigation: Nita looking right, holding a book. (I'm In The Book)

[personal profile] unfavorableinstigation 2021-02-03 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
... You got the pastry makings from Stores, then?

[Because that IS where Nita's mind goes, remembering how long it'd take her mom to make certain dishes at home.]

Does make sense, though; boiling things the slow way always takes a while.
marvelous_murderbot: (thinking)

Re: the train

[personal profile] marvelous_murderbot 2021-02-03 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
She looks thoughtful at the question, and is silent a moment before she answers it.

"It had not occurred to me that this should be bothersome. It is different, yes, and unexpected - but it appears as if I am here for a positive purpose, and that is not objectionable."

She did adjust the hoodie a little bit.

"The clothing change and the lack of my ship, however, are somewhat...aggravating? Yes, that would be the term. They decrease my mission efficiency."
marvelous_murderbot: (curious)

[personal profile] marvelous_murderbot 2021-02-03 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
Well that's officially several steps ahead of her old Black Sun days, so she nods. And she also files away 'Qi' and 'life energy' for future exploration. It is similar to concepts she has known before, so it raises no comment and is accepted at face value.

But then there's the matter of vocabulary.

"What does 'fuck' mean?" she asks.
agathokakological: Nice. ([069])

[personal profile] agathokakological 2021-02-03 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
If there is one thing all demons have in common, it is their predisposition to lurk. Crowley can't help it, it's part of his nature. Surely not everyone would find this threatening. Crowley doesn't look that intimidating... does he?

An eyebrow peeks up from behind his glasses as she approaches, lips scrunching up when she hands him the muffin, but he does take it.

"Why." he asks as if the thought is ludicrous. "I'm not hungry." he continues, as if he ever is. He's not, in case she was wondering.
azrthmtrnznthos: (....really?)

[personal profile] azrthmtrnznthos 2021-02-03 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
"You expected to be dead...do you need a healer?" Raven asked, still calm and deadpan.
najaran: (Really it is fine)

[personal profile] najaran 2021-02-03 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
She nodded. "I'm going to grab a snack and go back to bed after this," she assured her.
wizard_redfive: (Sidelook)

Almost tagged with the wrong journal WHOOPS

[personal profile] wizard_redfive 2021-02-03 01:05 am (UTC)(link)
She strolls over, grinning.

"Hi, Conan. What'cha reading today? The usual?"

He can no doubt guess which book she means.
unfavorableinstigation: Nita looking directly at the viewer, mouth slightly open, as if she's in the middle of an important or unamused expression. (Focused)

[personal profile] unfavorableinstigation 2021-02-03 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
"Got it."

Nita nods, before carefully taking that outfit down and folding it.

"I can keep it with me when I head out for dinner; if she doesn't call in the meantime I might just end up running into her, the way this train is..."

Once that's done, she goes back to looking at the other outfits. Now, what to do with the rest of them...?
unfavorableinstigation: Nita looking directly at the viewer, mouth slightly open, as if she's in the middle of an important or unamused expression. (Focused)

<3 Feel free to make up which book she's got, btw; she wasn't paying attention when she grabbed it.

[personal profile] unfavorableinstigation 2021-02-03 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
Nita blinks - once at the voice, once when she realizes she was nearly asleep after venting her feelings - and straightens up where she's sitting against the wall.

"Hey, Inigo. Didn't think I'd end up taking a nap here..."

Maybe the book had helped.

"I can get up, if there's something you need...?"
miseris_socios: (Default)

[personal profile] miseris_socios 2021-02-03 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
"... I know Go Fish, poker, blackjack, war... old maid... we used to play a bunch at home, but I know a lot of games require more people." Yes, Crowley, the preteen knows how to play poker. It's totally fine and not questionable at all.
thawed_pride: (Nort-This seems worth my while.)

[personal profile] thawed_pride 2021-02-03 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
"Then, orange seems to largely deal with tasks regarding some level of finesse. That suits me just fine, I may not be helpless, but my talents are hardly aimed toward brute force activities."

He jotted down a few more notes in his book and nodded.

"Who is the lead for orange team?"
miseris_socios: (huh?)

[personal profile] miseris_socios 2021-02-03 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
"Drinking's bad for you, anyway." Ken's just passing through, not sticking around... but he can't help but notice the violently blue man with an immediately obvious ego. "It just makes people stupid."
Edited 2021-02-03 01:16 (UTC)