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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!
light_of_willpower: (long-hair speaking)

[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2021-02-06 12:06 am (UTC)(link)
"Let's see, it's a very ostentatious GOLD for one." Trunks pointed out. "It also speaks volumes about your own ego." At Jack's second question though, he just raised an eyebrow. "I train. A lot." Entirely deadpan in his tone, and entirely serious.
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[personal profile] gentle_jim 2021-02-07 05:48 am (UTC)(link)
"What can I say? I look best in gold." He sticks his tongue out and winks.

"Holy shit - I should have asked for a talking one- Oh my god, why didn't I think of that sooner!"

Trunks's answer to his question gets a sigh and a displeased frown. "Ugh, why is everyone here some kind of freakin' gym rat..."
light_of_willpower: (long-hair speaking)

[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2021-02-09 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
Trunks just reached up and smacked his forehead. "No one needs a talking gold bust of your head. No one needs a gold bust of your head, period." Certainly he was less than enthused by Jack's reaction.
gentle_jim: (evil grin)

[personal profile] gentle_jim 2021-02-13 11:14 pm (UTC)(link)
"Wrong! I can think of like two people off the top of my head who definitely do need a talking gold bust of my head," Jack laughs, putting his hands behind his head and beaming.

"So- you here to do more exercise stuff or actually relax?"
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[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2021-02-14 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
"I was planning on doing some hard thinking, while in the sauna." Trunks responded, rather than continue the argument about the talking bust. Cleary Jack thought that was the greatest idea ever.
gentle_jim: (hey kids handsome jack here)

[personal profile] gentle_jim 2021-02-16 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hard thinking? Hahha, don't strain your brain, cupcake! About what, huh?"
light_of_willpower: (long-hair speaking)

[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2021-02-20 03:48 am (UTC)(link)
"I may not be the genius my mother is, but I doubt I'll strain it, thanks." Trunks replied with a hint of sarcasm. "Also really don't feel like sharing."
gentle_jim: (that's cute)

[personal profile] gentle_jim 2021-02-20 05:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"Suit yourself. Sweat a little for me, huh? You know, since I can't do that anymore."
light_of_willpower: (long-hair confused)

[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2021-02-21 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
That statement pings Trunks' curiosity, whether he likes it or not. "So, you were human at one point? How'd you become...what you are now?"
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[personal profile] gentle_jim 2021-02-21 08:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Jack purses his lips, foot moving idly where it's crossed over his ankle on the pool chair. He's honestly surprised Trunks cares enough to ask him that. Just curiosity, maybe?

"I died. Which super sucks, cause I really miss the old meatsack." Sure, robot bodies were stronger with less of a tendency to bleed out, but there was something about flesh and meat and muscle that was just... better. Or so he thinks. It's what his memories tell him, at least...

Do not go down that rabbit hole, Jack, he silently admonishes himself.

"Good thing I had a creepy stalker that did tons of scans of my brain, right? Bam, I'm an AI. Didn't make it back into a body of my own before I was brought here though."

light_of_willpower: (long-hair speaking)

[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2021-02-23 03:53 am (UTC)(link)
Trunks was quiet while listening, and several moments after. "Back in my world...we're under constant threat, thanks to two artificial lifeforms known as Androids 17 and 18. They apparently were human, at some point, until Dr. Gero kidnapped them and experimented on them."

Crossing his arms again, but more casual than confrontational. "No one can stop them, the best we can do is hide, for the most part. I'm the closest thing that can get close to them, and I'm a lovely pretty 'mouse' to their cats." Trunks wasn't entirely sure why he was sharing all of this with Jack, but it felt...necessary.

gentle_jim: (doubt)

[personal profile] gentle_jim 2021-02-27 06:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Surprisingly, Jack actually seems to pay attention. Maybe he's just interested in murder androids? Hard to tell.

"So you got two assholes running your entire world for what-? Fun? Or some kinda revenge for being experimented on?
light_of_willpower: (long-hair speaking)

[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2021-02-28 10:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"Considering they already killed their creator, I doubt revenge is it. Unless you mean general revenge on humanity because they don't have it anymore. They don't 'run' stuff so much as we live under a constant state of terror thanks to them."
gentle_jim: (pout)

[personal profile] gentle_jim 2021-03-12 05:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"Could be. Sounds like they're just messing around. Explains your hostile attitude around me though."
light_of_willpower: (long-hair speaking)

[personal profile] light_of_willpower 2021-03-13 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm pretty sure my attitude around you is because you upset a friend of mine, and seem to like pushing buttons." Trunks countered.