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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2021-03-01 05:44 am

A New Platform [Intro Post March]

On the Train

Once again passengers are awoken by the morning announcement.

"Good morning passengers, it is day One of the month of Kazoo. 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 is thick, the air is warm and humid and there are rumbles of thunder, the air heavy with the promise of rain.

As usual the first to leave the train notice nothing as they walk silently, rucksacks on their backs, towards the barriers: Alfredo Martini, Daia, Enna Alchiba, Lord El-Melloi II, Natsuno Yuuki, Nita Callahan, Saku Gyousou, Sakura, V and Wen Qing

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, and seems smaller with twenty-seven 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.

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'). Those not new to the train will note the addition of an eighth sleeper carriage. The store rooms have been restocked with fresh ingredients, it seems the month of Kazoo is defined by the tomato and there are plenty of them.

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 as thunder rumbles further and the storm threatens to break. 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!
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[personal profile] azurebichen 2021-03-01 01:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Sensing his panic and anxiety, he’s used to sensing his spikes as it becomes more acute since the Farm spirit sacrifice and his memories, “Wei Ying, please remain calm. Let’s have a look around and ask the people here some questions. Leave it to me to go find him and search. Once we find the answers, then we know.”

But he’s pretty he isn’t here not sensing his energy and his youkai. Which leaves a lot of questions needing to be answered.
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[personal profile] obliviouspatriarch 2021-03-03 11:06 am (UTC)(link)
He stops and takes a few breaths, listening to the sound of Wangji's voice, letting that calm him. He can't do anything all worked up, Ren reminds him of this constantly and he knows that's true. Taking a gulp, Wuxian nods and takes more deep breaths to quell the rising anxiety as best he can.

"Y-you're right, we just need to ask around. Maybe he showed up before us, or will after."

He's sure this is a false hope, but it's better than dwelling on the fact that the boy is left in the dangerous city all alone, accidentally abandoned.
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[personal profile] azurebichen 2021-03-03 01:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Lan Wangji went to search but after a long while, Jin Ling can’t be found. He did asked around and received some answers.

He came back to him with a gentle shake of his head.

“Wei Ying somehow we’re in another world. Jin Ling isn’t with us. And we need to board the train soon. We can’t linger on the platform or we’ll be left behind and you know I will never leave you.”
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[personal profile] obliviouspatriarch 2021-03-03 01:44 pm (UTC)(link)
While Wangji searches around, he himself makes himself scarce to at least get to know a person or two just so that he's not alone or without a new friend. After a while though, he regroups back and frowns at the answer given. But he can't dwell on that, he has to keep some hope together for the boy.

"I think you're right, it doesn't feel like Hakagemachi..." He shakes his head, his hands stuffed in the pants pockets with Chenqing having been put into the hoodie pocket. "I don't want to stand around any longer, it feels like the same dangerous feeling the forest gave off."

Something dangerous and wrong, like it would eat them if they didn't board.
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[personal profile] azurebichen 2021-03-03 01:56 pm (UTC)(link)
With a nod, he does sense a dread if they don’t board soon. The door hiss and stayed open. The veteran passengers are encouraging others to board with more urgency. Wangji sense that it’s important to board right now.

Wordlessly, he takes Wei Ying’s hand, threading his fingers. Even the cat can be sweet, so together as one, “We’ll find him. He’ll be fine. His wolf will protect him. Wolves are smart and they can find their way back. It may not look like it, but at his age, he can find his way back. We’ll just have to wait for him and we’ll meet him again.”

Gently tugging him along, he encourages Wei Ying to get on board.