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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!
makeadragonwannaretire: (Ugh this is bullshit)

[personal profile] makeadragonwannaretire 2021-02-17 06:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Azula returned this explanation with a slow blink processing the concept of magic healing hair. Once she'd managed that she muttered "Well that's a ridiculous power but still more reasonable then the Duck who pilots airships."

Is she...ranking the crew by level of ridiculousness?

"Yes I could use a tour seeing as I'm apparently stuck here." She cast a glance back over her shoulder towards the fog as if giving once last thought towards making a break for it and trying to flee.
adropofsunlight: (316 (B))

[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2021-02-23 11:36 am (UTC)(link)
"I mean, yeah it is." She can't even argue about that. It was na odd thing and something people would question, more so considering she had to leave it growing or lose it which is what happened.

While it had it's positives at the time the negatives were also obvious. But she clapped her hands together.

"Are you talking about Della. I don't think I knew about her knowing how to pilot airships. That's pretty amazing." Rapunzel is easily impressed really.

"I mean yes you are stuck here. I know a lot of people wouldn't want that and you can at least try and leave just to be certain," she said leaning to the side for the moment. She could see the other looking over so she figured maybe she was making a plan for it. So best to let them.
makeadragonwannaretire: (Shoulder glare)

[personal profile] makeadragonwannaretire 2021-02-26 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
That was a refreshing response given how the others had reacted to her obvious desire to leave.

"I've been told that an escape attempt would end poorly. While I'm not exactly one to simply believe what I'm told without proof...that fog does offer a sort of ominous finality to it."

And was returning home really her best option right now? What would she even do if she could find her way back to the Fire Nation?

"I'm not sure what I resent more, the lack of freedom to make this choice or the lack of information."
adropofsunlight: (72)

[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2021-03-01 09:50 am (UTC)(link)
"You could resent both, maybe? Like I can understand not liking the lack of freedom and information. The latter being rather annoying."

For her this was actually a lot more freedom than what she got back home, so her resentment was more toward the lack of information or ways she could help more than being taken here against her will, even if that was mildly annoying.
makeadragonwannaretire: (I'm surrounded by idiots)

[personal profile] makeadragonwannaretire 2021-03-04 10:13 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes, I would hope you could." She mused trying to sort out her next choice. It was so much harder now with so many threats lurking just out of the corner of her eye. Every stranger was a possible betrayal. Even this seemingly cheerful woman.

"But for how reasonable it is no one here seems miserable. Not even angry. How long does it take to just accept this is your life now?"
adropofsunlight: (160)

[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2021-03-08 10:44 am (UTC)(link)
"It could just be a case of hiding it really well in case of others." She couldn't say the same for herself honestly.

"For me, it didn't take long though. Being trapped in a place is just normal for me. The ony,k difference is every now and again I can go outside of the train and help out."