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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!
afterburner: (I think I'm gonna hurl)

Renee Corbin/Afterburner | OTA

[personal profile] afterburner 2021-02-01 10:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Platform

She ought to be her own content warning, because once the fog clears? Renee's eyes go wide and her fists ball up. She looks like she's been hit in the back of the head--mostly because she thought she'd left this helltrain. But apparently not.

"WHAT THE FUCK?!!" Honestly, she'd stomp up and punch the thing, but she's pretty sure nothing would happen. Or she'd break her wrist again. No thanks!


The Train

"Yeah, yeah, I know the drill," Renee growls. It's mostly to herself, though she grunts a "well, that's different," when her room isn't the same as she recalls it. But that's fine. It's a place to lay her head when she can sleep. That's good enough.

Departure

Renee remembers this part, too. And while she could be all hotshot and use her powers to give the train the proverbial middle finger, the bravado is better used elsewhere. Which means she sits down fast when the train makes that announcement, and if anyone looks new or confused, she'll even speak up.

"You might wanna sit down before you go flying. Or grab the rail, at least."
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comefadeaway: (Hopeful)

[personal profile] comefadeaway 2021-02-01 10:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"My ears don't work anymore." Yoite explained. "But I can read your lips."

His eyes followed up at the light but then he looked back at Yondu's face, in case he wanted to say something.
ballseeker: (you tryna make shit so concrete)

Azula alone

[personal profile] ballseeker 2021-02-01 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)

Bulma... well. She knows a thing or two about exteriors that say 'do not approach me' - and that is to approach them anyway, break down their walls, and make sure they become a family staple. Or at least that's what she'd done with Vegeta, anyway.

She's come off the train at the stop mainly to stretch her legs, but also in case there are any familiar faces that may need an introduction. After all, their family had apparently been arriving pretty steadily these past few months, so it wasn't unthinkable that someone else could've shown up this month. Of course, she can't deny her curiosity about the girl shrinking away bit by bit as more people come off the train. Which means she approaches, a genial smile on her face, so ask :

"You okay over here?"
strawberryprotector: (Default)

[personal profile] strawberryprotector 2021-02-01 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
"I wouldn't mind a ceremony, but without my sisters it's not worth it. Mostly because I know they would want it and they aren't here." Thankfully.

The question made Ichigo laugh and it took him a few moments to compose himself. "I'm sorry, I'm not laughing at you. It's just, Grimmjow and I started out as enemies. Like, legitimately trying to kill each other enemies. But...when we fought we could really understand each other in ways we couldn't with words. Especially once we weren't enemies anymore." Shrugging, Ichigo chuckled a little. "We used to spar for fun, he's one of the only ones who can really push me. And I'm not saying that to be arrogant, I just genuinely have more power than any one person should. But that's never deterred him from wanting to fight me, and we both really enjoy it.

"Honestly, it's been being here on the train that's really opened my eyes to how well we fit each other. Were you here when there were the ghosts out the windows?"
tactlesstantei: (surprise)

[personal profile] tactlesstantei 2021-02-01 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh? Hey there.

[She hadn’t expected to be greeted when Katsuya hadn’t even turned to look, but that’s the least of her worries at the moment. Right now she’s focused on finding her package, which she knows has to be pretty small, given what she ordered.]

You looking at buying something there?
ballseeker: (you're the one I want tonight)

dining car

[personal profile] ballseeker 2021-02-01 10:56 pm (UTC)(link)

Let's just say that Bulma Briefs can never avoid an alien. It's nearly her calling in life at this point - befriending an alien that dropped to Earth, marrying another one that also dropped to Earth... it's just her thing. Which means when she's in the dining car seeking out some coffee for herself and Vegeta so that she can insert herself into his day and insist that they get a little time together instead of sinking into training and building, she has to give a little laugh at his comment.

"Well, you're not wrong." The blue haired woman agrees even as she pours herself a cup, sipping at it.

"But you know. You don't drink it for enjoyment so much as the energy."
blue_ice: (silhouette)

[personal profile] blue_ice 2021-02-01 10:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Kaiba was surprised to learn all that, but it was exactly what he needed to hear. Seemed like he wasn't alone in this madness after all.

"Hey, I get it. Yugi and I were the same...I was at his throat when we first met. I needed to beat him, no matter the cost. But meeting here again, after everything..."

Well. It had shifted. He smiled a little thinking of his boyfriend, but turned back to Ichigo. "I was. Haunting led to a bonding moment?"
makeadragonwannaretire: (Shut your face)

[personal profile] makeadragonwannaretire 2021-02-01 10:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[As much as Azula hated to admit, she needed to eat and it was starting to look like there were no servants on this train. She would have to...make do.

This one seemed to have no trouble meeting her gaze so she tried to glare back harshly enough to make it apparent she wasn't supposed to make eye contact.]

You there, you know your way around this kitchen?
ballseeker: (not looking for no crazy love)

On the Train - B

[personal profile] ballseeker 2021-02-01 11:00 pm (UTC)(link)

Was Bulma typically a gym rat? Absolutely not. But with no lab to immerse herself in, and the gym the most reasonable place to meet up with her husband, she's maybe come to be here a little more often. Changed into a training outfit that's little more than a sports bra and a set of athletic pants, Bulma waves when she notices one of her roommates also jogging around.

"Working hard I see."
constantvrunning: (Disturbed)

Inertia, Dining

[personal profile] constantvrunning 2021-02-01 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
M-Bot is not necessarily a sophisticated intelligence, but his frame conveys the sense of relief that V is most certainly not feeling right now, once Merwen catches on. He aims a servo at his person, whilst V clenches their fists in their hoodie and attempts to ground themself.

The gentle voice is appreciated, though the synth is seemingly slow to react... but if anything IS clear, it's that V isn't registering Merwen herself as a threat.
makeadragonwannaretire: (Unimpressed)

[personal profile] makeadragonwannaretire 2021-02-01 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"Apparently so." Azula addressed this woman looking her over with an obvious sort of appraisal. She wouldn't be what Azula was expecting if Azula had any idea what to expect.

"Does this happen often? New room mates cycled in and out?" She asked stepping into the room and closing the door behind her keeping her eyes on Cassies to try and figure her out quickly.
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 2021-02-01 11:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"Finally got those books - you didn't want to read these in the library first or anything, did you?"

She doesn't want to distract him from working here, anyway.

"I'd planned on checking them in there, just so people can know we have them, but you should get final call on where they end up."

It makes sense to her!
deage: (omgwtfbbq)

1/2

[personal profile] deage 2021-02-01 11:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Haibara... still has her books under one arm, so her catch is less than graceful, almost fumbling the badge but managing to just barely catch it.
yondu: (0 7 3)

[personal profile] yondu 2021-02-01 11:06 pm (UTC)(link)
He's only met a handful of nigh on immortals in his life, most of 'em had delusions of universal domination. His experience pool isn't the best.

After trying to find the right concoction of sweet and creamy so the bitter bites taken out of it, he tries it again. He guesses that he does get to have higher standards than usual.

"Well, I guess that's for them to deal with when someone gets pissed off. How long you been around? This operation seems to look new. All Terran styled."
makeadragonwannaretire: (Shoulder glare)

[personal profile] makeadragonwannaretire 2021-02-01 11:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm just curious in general, but if that's what you have to offer I'll take it."

She approached cautiously, studying his hands and how he was working with the simple items.

"I have had some survival training years ago, but that was in my world. If today is any indication of things to come I won't be able to trust things will always be like my world was."
deage: (got it)

[personal profile] deage 2021-02-01 11:07 pm (UTC)(link)
She immediately moves on as if that little bit never even happened, holding up the badge. "Yes, I can see how that would prove useful. How many did you get?"
strawberryprotector: (smile)

[personal profile] strawberryprotector 2021-02-01 11:08 pm (UTC)(link)
"I saw my Mom outside. I would have stayed there, watching her the entire time if Grimmjow hadn't pulled me away from the windows. He keeps me from overworking myself in the med car, like I was after we finished the mission on the nature preserve world. You know, a lot of people were hurt pretty badly." That had been a bad one, and Ichigo hadn't slept except when the train forced him for several days. "He literally threw me over his shoulder and carried me to the kitchen to make me something to eat before making me actually sleep after that. It's the most romantic thing anyone's ever done for me."
makeadragonwannaretire: (worried)

[personal profile] makeadragonwannaretire 2021-02-01 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
She locked onto Rich before he got close enough to speak, making eye contact and trying to glare enough to make him back away, but it seemed like her usual evil eye stare wasn't going to do the trick today.

It helped that he had his hands where she could see him, helped that his approach was slow.

"Yes, obviously." she answered sharply more out of a reaction then actual irritation. "But new to what exactly? What is all this?"
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[personal profile] theimpatientone 2021-02-01 11:13 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's an overwhelming experience," Merwen says, with a sort of helpless laugh. "How could I not share fear and anger in a place like this? I am taken from my home, my lovesharer, my children, to save worlds when I'm still healing from the scars of saving my own world? Of course I am overwhelmed. So should we all, I imagine."

She drops the sweater on the ground, carelessly. The fist-sized insect resting on the rucksack clicks its mandibles several times, watching.
yondu: (1 0 0)

[personal profile] yondu 2021-02-01 11:13 pm (UTC)(link)
There's a glimmer of pity in his expression then. Not that Yoite asked for pity, but it's there. Kid's in a defenseless position.

"Had a guy on my crew lose his hearin'. Ain't a good scene. Alright. What is this whole thing?"
makeadragonwannaretire: (So Scary)

[personal profile] makeadragonwannaretire 2021-02-01 11:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Azula tenses up at the woman approching, she's smiling so honestly Azula instantly assumes she's either stupid, or about to try and trick her.

"Is it that obvious?" She answered feeling an added wave of self pity. She used to be so good at keeping her composure. It's been a long couple of years. Still she tries to straighten up and adjust her anxious features into something more menacing and irritable.

"Just what exactly is all this? How can everyone be milling about as if this is normal?"
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comefadeaway: (Contemplating)

[personal profile] comefadeaway 2021-02-01 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's a train." Yoite explained. "I just turned up here one day. Everyone you see here is an ally." That seemed important to say. "So you shouldn't harm them. We go on missions sometimes."
10billionpercent: (Slight Smile)

[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2021-02-01 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"Me neither, but that doesn't mean I don't get sick of things eventually. If you have cooking skill at all though, it's not too bad. You can take the ingredients and make new things with them."

He removed the tea bag and went over to Yondu to set the cup in front of him.

"Try that. If you think you like it, but it needs something like sugar, we have it. If you don't like it at all, you might prefer black tea to green."
weifinder: (respect | you can come in)

[personal profile] weifinder 2021-02-01 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Factors stack, making it somewhat odd, at first, looking toward a man who sounds so similar but wears such a shockingly unexpected colour, Wei Wuxian takes a moment to blink before his lips tug up into a requisite smile.

"Hahaha, ah, that's... sure something amazing." A hesitant moment, and a dip in his smile, hands lifting, then falling back down toward his sides. If anything, the lack of ribbon, the strange clothes, but a similar sense of everything else... "Zewu-Jun?" Dedicate himself to the mistaken identity, if that's the case. Lifting his hands so when the xiao fully registers, too, he feels more confident in the bow he offers, rucksack sliding off his shoulder and down toward his elbow with the motion. "Where are we?"
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[personal profile] agathokakological 2021-02-01 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Time is hard for Crowley to judge in a place like this, he's sort of stopped counting.

"Ahhhh, months, I'd guess." he answers, setting his coffee down, "It's probably been about a year since I woke up in a world I didn't recognize. Spent a half that time stranded there before the train pulled me out, though."

Crowley tilts his head toward Yondu, "What about you? First stop?"