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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] shadowslipping 2021-03-03 03:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah, alright." More for her! Though that aside, Kairi does have the look of someone looking for Something, so. "Are you looking for anything in particular though..? The stock can vary at times, but if it's something simple the train should have it..."
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-03-05 01:36 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm looking for something to drink, but I don't know what yet. So just seeing what we have to offer.

Which doesn't seem like there is an awful lot. But at least there are options.
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[personal profile] shadowslipping 2021-03-06 12:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ahh! Hmm. There's water of course, and tea and coffee... ...I think we have milk in case it's necessary for cooking, but I wouldn't count on that..."

She frowns. "We can get soft drinks from the shop on board, but that's not really sustainable..."
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-03-09 02:10 pm (UTC)(link)
"And one can only spend so many points for drinks like that." And after today, Kairi knew she only had so many, but she wasn't sure she would want to spend them for one drink at the moment. She had plans for her points after all.

"I guess water it is."
shadowslipping: (Small Smile)

[personal profile] shadowslipping 2021-03-12 03:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"Exactly." Alas. "I might have to see if I can bring in some drink mixes at some point- it wouldn't be soda, but some juices or iced tea would still be good, hm?"
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-03-15 10:25 am (UTC)(link)
"Ice tea does sound nice at least." It was not something she had ever had before so she was curious about it.
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stares at the mission like 'oops'

[personal profile] shadowslipping 2021-03-15 12:14 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'll have to remember to get the mix at the next platform then. We should be having a mission before then though, so hopefully they'll have options as well, wherever we go."
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-03-16 01:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"That is right, the mission will be coming up. It will be my second." And she was looking forward to learning from it. "Wonder how it will be different."
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[personal profile] shadowslipping 2021-03-17 01:10 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah, your second! Exciting... ...At the very least, I can say it'll probably be quite different. So far, I can't say that any of the missions I've participated in have been much the same."
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-03-18 02:01 pm (UTC)(link)
"How many have you been apart of?" She asked curiously. It was clear that she was interested in just the number and maybe wondering what they could have been like.
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[personal profile] shadowslipping 2021-03-19 02:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"How many missions?" Ah, well. "Only two others admittedly. Though there was another stop between the two, to a wintery sort of realm...I don't think that counts however."
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-03-22 12:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"Was it a place where you could just relax?" Either way they had been on more missions than she had she knew that much.
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i'm ashamed to say i used a mug i have as reference and it sure does hold fOUR CUPS OF COFFEE

[personal profile] shadowslipping 2021-03-25 02:32 pm (UTC)(link)
"More or less, yes- it was an entire fair of sorts, with rides, and stalls to buy things...I actually got a rather nice mug while I was there," she hums, smiling. "This big- at least enough room for three cups of hot chocolate..!"
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-03-25 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"That sounds like a pretty big mug" she said surprised. That's a whole lot of warm drink and for those who like coffee a whole lot of coffee. Was that a good thing or not?

She honestly didn't know.
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[personal profile] shadowslipping 2021-03-27 02:12 pm (UTC)(link)
"It is," she chuckles. "I tend to use it exclusively for tea or hot chocolate- the latter, I have plenty of room for marshmallows," she hums, half conspiratorially. She's certain people would agree with her, that a mug of hot chocolate with piles of marshmallows is a wonderful thing.

"In my defense, this was from a winter faire after all."
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-03-30 11:13 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, marshmallows in a nice hot chocolate is always something fun for night time, especially with friends." She enjoyed the image of such things at least.
shadowslipping: (Small Smile)

[personal profile] shadowslipping 2021-03-31 02:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"Exactly! Which is why it's best to have that kind of mug for it- it lasts longer," she hums.
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-04-05 09:31 am (UTC)(link)
"I see. it does make sense now. I wonder if bigger mugs are something we could buy here" Because she would at least consider it.
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[personal profile] shadowslipping 2021-04-05 11:14 am (UTC)(link)
"It wouldn't hurt to check I expect- it would probably be somewhere within the 10 point range...it's 'large', but not that large after all."
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-04-07 09:29 am (UTC)(link)
"I will check that out sometime." Which was something she was mostly looking forward to when she finally does.