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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!
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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Who else ever called her Mami-senpai...]
Sakura-san?
[ It's only years of battle training that keep her from spilling the cookies all over the floor. She just barely catches the tray, gaping at her. ]
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[Kyoko walks over to Mami, takes the tray, and hands it to a Rosso Fantasma clone. And then Mami gets pulled into a hug.]
I'm sorry. Everything I said that day, everything I did. I'm sorry for all of it.
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[ That's probably the last thing Mami expected to hear...but her fragile hopes can't help but rise. She clings to her kouhai, a suspicious wavering in her voice. ]
I missed you so much. I'm so sorry I couldn't help you then. I'll help you now, all right?
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[ She squeezes tightly for a long moment before letting go. ]
Try the cookies, if you want. We made too many for platform this time!
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[Kyoko backs away, grabbing a cookie from the tray. The tray that's still being held by one of her Phantoms.]
So, we should probably make sure we're on the same page, huh? What was going on with you before the train picked you up?
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[ Mami takes a shallow little breath. It's become a little easier to talk about, but not by much. ]
Kyubey brought me to two girls with magical potential. Madoka Kaname and Sayaka Miki. I brought them with me on two hunts, as they were considering making the contract, and I wanted to show them what being a magical girl was really like.
Madoka agreed to make a contract...and I was so happy, I allowed myself to get distracted, and I was killed by the witch. Another magical girl, Homura Akemi, was looking after her and saved them.
[ She looks properly ashamed over all of this. ]
I met Madoka here...she filled me in on a little of what happened after I died. And knowing what I know now, I'd never encourage them to make the contract. She told me that Miki-san came into conflict with you, and you learned the darker truth Kyubey hid from us. And that it led to yet more death, and hurt Madoka deeply.
I'm so sorry. I never meant for any of that to happen.
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...Wait, Kaname's here? Heh, all we need is Akemi and Sayaka and it'll be a regular Mitakihara reunion!
[Kyoko, you forgot to last-name someone there.]
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Eh? Madoka made it sound like you hadn't been on good terms with Miki-san...but if what you say about how you feel differently now is true, I suppose it makes sense.
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[ She'll just give her a Look. It's been such a long time since they were together like this...but it's easy to fall into her old role. ]
It's not so bad. We travel different worlds and assist everyone we can. The people are friendly, and...
{ Awkward laugh. ]
I told them what became of my soul, and they don't seem to mind.
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Yeah, I was somewhere else before the train picked me up and the people there mostly didn't seem to care about the whole lich thing either. I'm gonna miss those guys, especially Arianna-nee. Still, I did get to take a piece of home with me.
[Kyoko lets out a whistle, and a puppy with orange and black fur comes running up to her. She picks up the dog and presents her to Mami.]
Mami-senpai, meet Momo-chan the Growlithe!
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[ Mami remembers that name. Of course she does. She cautiously extends a hand to let her sniff before petting...but hm. A small green and pink hedgehog emerges from Mami's hood and crawls down her arm to sniff too. ]
Nice to meet you...and this is Rosetta! She makes plants grow, and she can also clear soul gems, so we're all right without grief seeds.
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[Abruptly, Kyoko horses.]
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...that's your new magic? And you fight in this form now?
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Anyway, I haven't really tested this form in combat yet. Didn't have much reason to until now. I bet I'd make one kickass cavalry, though.
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[ She tries to imagine a girl turning into a robot-car...wasn't there some show like that once? That must have been wild. ]
Looks like I'll be counting on you in battle!
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[ Homura had needed to fight her...hadn't she? That was one of the strangest aspects of Madoka's story. ]
We use the gym to train sometimes. Maybe we could work there? Unfortunately it's a little cramped in here---and everyone knows I'm a magical girl. It just wasn't practical to keep that secret.
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Mami looks faintly troubled by that, but it fades behind a smile. "I'm glad someone like her found you."
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Mami folds her arms and tilts her head, her tone still light and playful.
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