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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 2021-03-05 04:51 pm (UTC)(link)
He bows back in formality. "Thank you. It's nice to meet you too."

With a nod, "Yes, it helps calm down fears and the mind. For me and my partner, to be here is very sudden because we were in another world before this one."
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-03-09 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, I was away from home in another world when I arrived here to." Okay it's not the same thing exactly, but she gets going from one place to another. It's similar, right?

"But I think I could use to learn meditating. Is it okay if I join?"
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[personal profile] azurebichen 2021-03-12 10:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Quite similar, but that's the nature of the journey. "Oh you too?" He seems to noticed there's a lot of young people on the train in the same situation. "It seems that's the case for everyone."

With a nod, "Of course. I can teach you if you like. If you can't sit like me, then just sit down and close your eyes. It's all about focusing on your breathing and emptying your mind. Since it's a very quiet activity, it's ideal to set aside at least ten to fifteen minutes for yourself without distractions or having something to do."
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-03-15 10:17 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, I mean it's really normal?" She honestly wasn't expecting that really. Beyond her own world she really didn't think there were that many other people. The more you know.

But soon she went to sit down rather exciting about learning something new that honestly might be helpful in the long run. Sure it wasn't a way for fighting, but things like this were honestly just as important.

She looked at how he was sitting and made sure to do the same before closing her eyes. All about focusing on breathing. That seemed easy enough to do. Breathing and being able to empty her mind.

Well since she didn't have much on her mind anyway so that was easy enough and she started with slow breaths a couple times. Okay she was sure she was doing well.
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[personal profile] azurebichen 2021-03-20 10:13 pm (UTC)(link)
He thought about it, her question in contemplation, but he doesn't think too deeply about it. "I really don't know. But since we're here, it's best to make the most of it until we find the answers."

When the meditation begins, "Try to relax and set your thoughts aside. Don't think too much and empty your mind." He instructs. "If you find yourself thinking, then bring yourself to a place where it's the calmest. I'll think about waterfalls and rivers because that's when I can focus on my own thoughts."

Overall, she's doing fine as he's teaching her meditation.
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-03-22 12:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Kairi took a small breath once again, trying to push out any thoughts that were in her mind. She could at least think of a calm place. Her home. The island where she and her friends would play when they were kids.

It was always a rather calm place and a nice one too.

"Water is a rather comforting thing, I don't really understand why though."
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[personal profile] azurebichen 2021-03-23 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
Wangji thought about his home back in the forest in the province of Gusu where springs and forest is in the background of his home. He hopes she thinks of only good things after a few deep breaths and she felt calm.

"I like water too. When you look into the water, you see your reflection. I think it's best when there's koi fish swimming in it."
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-03-25 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"Koi fish?" She hadn't really seen anything like koi fish before, but they sounded nice either way.
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[personal profile] azurebichen 2021-03-25 10:01 pm (UTC)(link)
"You never seen koi fish before? It's a beautiful type of fish known for their scales. Sometimes, they are colors of red, black, yellow, and white. Especially when they swim in ponds." He answered.
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-03-30 10:20 am (UTC)(link)
"I live on islands, so there were none there." Sure she was surrounded by water, but she was sure koi fish don't live there, right? Considering he mentions ponds it seemed unlikely.

"So are they different in some way to other fish than just color?"
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[personal profile] azurebichen 2021-03-31 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
"Not any different. Just the color and the size. They are valued for their beauty and scales, and they are good in a pond in any garden." He answered.
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-04-05 09:22 am (UTC)(link)
"I hope that someday I'm able to see some then." Because from the way they said it they certainly sound beautiful.