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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] sizedoesntmatter 2021-03-18 06:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"Now the question is who? I think it will be them." Yugi said pointing out one "The way they are acting is kind of a red flag."

This was rather fun to do.
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[personal profile] chocobosnap 2021-03-18 09:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ooooh! Excellent choice!" He said gleefully.

"I think I'm gonna pick that guy there." He pointed at one slightly more out of the way. "He's not paying attention."
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[personal profile] sizedoesntmatter 2021-03-22 01:36 pm (UTC)(link)
"That is also true. The only way to really know is if either of them have fallen for the certain trope that usually means they are going to die, which so far I can't tell for either of them."

Odds are he was sure one of them might later on in the movie. "But you are right they really aren't paying that much attention. That's worrying."
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[personal profile] chocobosnap 2021-03-22 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"Always have to pay attention if you find yourself in a horror movie!" Prompto said cheerfully, although thankfully that never happened to him.

"Well maybe horror. I don't know. Cheesy drama?"
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[personal profile] sizedoesntmatter 2021-03-26 10:33 am (UTC)(link)
Yugi couldn't help but chuckle slightly. It brought back memories of the time in Death-T... Horror theme was one of the worst when they had an actual serial killer involved.

Thank god said one was chained, but the not knowing before that and staying alert was just not fun.

"I will make sure to keep a note to always stay alert and to not fall into any of the tropes."
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[personal profile] chocobosnap 2021-03-26 09:55 pm (UTC)(link)
He giggled at that. "Always important." He offered a fingergun in Yugi's direction.

"You never want to get caught in a horror movie and get caught making out with someone, not paying attention or spending half the time naked. That's how they always get ya!"
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[personal profile] sizedoesntmatter 2021-03-31 10:30 am (UTC)(link)
"Though I guess if we use logic, they don't actually know they are in a horror movie right off the bat to know to avoid that type of thing. Do you think if they knew things would be different?"

This was somehow turning into quite the conversation.
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[personal profile] chocobosnap 2021-03-31 11:36 am (UTC)(link)
"Uhhh, you know, I don't know?" Prompto chuckled. "I'm just saying it's the kind of thing where you think you'd know right? Or wait, I mean, if teenagers start dying, assume you're in one."

That was another sign, definitely.
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[personal profile] sizedoesntmatter 2021-04-05 10:47 am (UTC)(link)
"I mean yeah once the first death happen at least assume, but then you'd also be living in fear for the rest of your life potentially. Wondering when it will happen. If it's more than one death then it's better to be afraid at least"
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[personal profile] chocobosnap 2021-04-08 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
"Well I mean, usually they catch the guy." Prompto said before pausing.

"Unless there's a sequel."
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[personal profile] sizedoesntmatter 2021-04-14 04:36 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sequels don't always have the same people. The same killer, yes, but usually a different group of teenagers?"