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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2021-04-01 06:00 am

A New Platform [Intro Post April]

On the Train

Once again passengers are awoken by the morning announcement.

"Good morning passengers, it is day Sixteen 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 after lunch. A lunch that may be a bit sparse: between the big eaters and the stress bakers, the stores have been stretched thin the last two weeks.

"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 steam is thin, with blue skies seen above. The sun shines brightly down, warm light pooling on the platform.

As usual the first to leave the train notice nothing as they walk silently, rucksacks on their backs, towards the barriers: Cassie Lang, Glorfindel, Jessie Custer, Olivia, Paddra Nsu-Yeul, S’reee, Thea Queen, Wei Wuxian.

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, open, with a vine-covered wall stretching high either side of the barrier. 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 eighteen 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 doors close behind them.

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'). The store rooms have been restocked with fresh ingredients, including plenty more tomatoes.

For passengers that have bought items, these are also scattered around the luggage carriage in various suitcases and bags. There is a suitcase stocked with spare wash kit items, for those who are running low as well as a box labelled Do Not Use Yet that is full of small 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 who are making the most of the sunshine. 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!
goingthroughaphase: (pic#13971787)

[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-04-09 06:24 am (UTC)(link)
That's definitely a good way to look at it.

[ It would be nice to just leave it on that sentiment, but she knows it'd be irresponsible not to warn him. ]

It can still get a little dangerous, though, so just be careful of that. Did you go on the last mission?
ourtomorrow: (DGMN02bd_EP35_4093)

wormmon felt overlooked and launched himself off the city wall on conan's rocket skateboard.

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2021-04-09 10:16 am (UTC)(link)
We did. We weren't in the battle.....

[ ......his compunction for precision has him looking over at Wormmon and saying, awkwardly, for some reason, ]

........much.....
goingthroughaphase: (pic#13971678)

Oh geez

[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-04-11 11:54 am (UTC)(link)
Well, it's good that you were safe at least.

[ She won't ask about the 'much'. ]

You guys doing okay after all that?
ourtomorrow: (glad)

Re: Oh geez

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2021-04-11 04:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Mm. [ He's able to look back now! Hooray! ]

I'm happy.....we could help.
goingthroughaphase: (pic#13971960)

[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-04-12 08:36 am (UTC)(link)
[ With a smile, she nods. ]

There's always some way for people to help. Even if they don't think what they're doing is much.
ourtomorrow: (DGMN02bd_EP33_18544)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2021-04-12 09:47 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ken smiles too! There really wasn't anything to be nervous about. He has a nice roommate. ] Mm.

Nn-chaaaaaan~

[ Fwump. Wormmon has rolled over in his sleep, but the pillow is stuck to his face. Now he is face-down and starting to wake in an awkward position. Who turned off the...everything...? ]
goingthroughaphase: (pic#13971828)

[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-04-13 08:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ Kitty blinks as she glances over at Wormmon. ] Is...he okay?
ourtomorrow: (dawn)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2021-04-13 09:12 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ken looks over and - oh dear. ] --Excuse me.

[ While he goes to extract his partner. Tug here....carefully sever web here....

And there is his bug, freed. Whom he now is holding to comfort. ]
Wormmon, are you--

[ Wormmon CLINGS. ]

Ken-chaaaaan! It was daaaark...

[ ....wait do they have an audience is someone watching wormmon be a scaredy-bug ]

....and I know you hate the daaaaark!!
goingthroughaphase: (pic#13971828)

[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-04-13 09:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ Kitty gives a sympathetic frown. ] Aww, poor little guy.
ourtomorrow: (DGMN02bd_EP43_22068)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2021-04-13 10:52 am (UTC)(link)
You didn't get scared TOO, did you?

[ Ken smiles and pats Wormmon on the head. ] I'm fine. I met our roommate.

[ He gently turns Wormmon so his partner can get a better look at Kitty. Wormmon sniffles, so as not to be a COMPLETELY gross mess for meeting a person, and bows. ]

Hello! I'm Wormmon. I protect Ken-chan.

[ there is no discrepancy here at all nope ]
goingthroughaphase: (pic#13971956)

[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-04-14 06:39 am (UTC)(link)
[ She can't help a soft giggle. ] It's nice to meet you, Wormmon. So you and Ken are good friends, huh?
ourtomorrow: (:j)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2021-04-14 09:23 am (UTC)(link)
We're partners!

-Our worlds are connected. [ ken with the precision ] Wormmon has saved me, many times.
goingthroughaphase: (pic#13971809)

[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-04-14 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She smiles, though doesn't seem surprised at all by the assertion. ] It's no wonder that you two know and work together so well.
ourtomorrow: (huh?)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2021-04-15 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, Wormmon LIKES their roommate. He chuckles. ] Gyuheheheeee.

[ And then! He remembers something! So he tugs on Ken's sleeve. ]

Ken-chan, ask her. For the sign!

Ah....
goingthroughaphase: (pic#13971828)

[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-04-15 07:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ She blinks, looking at them curiously. ] What sign?
ourtomorrow: (explain)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2021-04-15 09:35 am (UTC)(link)
Outside the cabin. [ It's on Ken for this, huh? He shall do his best. ] Our names are listed, but Wormmon's isn't. We'd like to make a new sign.

[ He's the one asking...Okay. He's the one asking. HERE GOES! ]

What color would you like your name to be?
Edited 2021-04-15 09:35 (UTC)
goingthroughaphase: (pic#13971959)

[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-04-15 09:57 am (UTC)(link)
Oh! [ She actually never really looked at the sign before. And while she figured that Wormmon's name wouldn't be on it, she can understand them wanting to make one to put his name there. ]

Uh...either pink or blue. I can take pink if someone else wants blue though.
ourtomorrow: (child)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2021-04-15 10:24 am (UTC)(link)
Okay. Blue isn't claimed yet.

Ken-chan is going to be GREEN.

[ ....Three guesses why. ]
goingthroughaphase: (pic#13971656)

[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-04-16 07:31 am (UTC)(link)
[ She laughs a little. ] Very cool.

So is the sign just going to have our names, or is there gonna be a design on it?
ourtomorrow: (bashful)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2021-04-16 11:27 am (UTC)(link)
Pictures or a design. I'm not skilled at art, so...

[ don't expect a van gogh.... ]
goingthroughaphase: (pic#13971809)

[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-04-18 08:18 am (UTC)(link)
Hey, no big deal. I'm not too good at art either. Maybe try asking one of our other roommates, and see if they can come up with something? That way it's all a group effort.
ourtomorrow: (child)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2021-04-18 11:36 am (UTC)(link)
A sign we made together!

[ This is an intimidating idea! But Ken does like the sound of the end result. He'll try to put his nervousness aside. ]

Then, I'll see who wants to help.

[ Ryo-san might. He was very kind to Ken, and Thanatos thinks extremely highly of him. Their other roommate....

Their other roommate, if Ken recalls correctly, is a cat. But that doesn't mean she won't be interested in art. ]
goingthroughaphase: (pic#13971656)

[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-04-18 12:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Awesome. And let me know if you need any help with it, okay?
ourtomorrow: (observe)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2021-04-18 01:40 pm (UTC)(link)
We will!

[ Oh, this is...this is nice. He should have done this sooner!

Perhaps it would be more sensible to track down his other roommates right now, but.....he would like to enjoy the fact he's had these moments, first. Pace himself. He's probably going to have a little glow about him from talking to Kitty for the rest of the day. ]