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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2021-09-01 05:54 am

A New Platform [Intro Post September]

On the Train

"Good morning Voidtreckers, it is day one of the month of Nebula. Points have been updated on the system."

With points updated, everyone can spend the morning shopping. Most people will 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 doors open. As usual, those who leave first notice nothing, walking silently, rucksacks on their backs, towards the barriers. A-Qing, Atem, Beauregard Lionett, Casper LeBlanc Jr, Donatello Versus, Frankie Bacon, Ichiban Kasuga, Kumoko, Lena Sabrewing, Mami Tomoe, Mono, Peter Parker, Reno, Shi Qingxuan, Tobari, Wen Ning; all pass across the platform, not looking back. And then they're gone, disappeared through the barriers and into the fog beyond.

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 find themselves on a platform. The platform is open to a bright blue sky, speckled with a couple of clouds. It's very warm, enough that they will not want to stay in those hoodies for long. Behind them through the fogs is a set of barriers, set in a brick wall and in front of them is a single set of tracks extending both ways into that same 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 on the foggy, blistering hot platform; then the fog begins to fade and they realise they aren’t alone.

The platform isn't large, but it is enough to hold the figures scattered around, all facing the tracks, all dressed in cargo trousers and hoodies. Then there is 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 pours a strange assortment of people, over a hundred at least. 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.

Behind them, the doors close, and the train is cloaked in the same fog that hides the world beyond the platform.

The Train

After a short time, perhaps ten minutes or so, the fog clears and 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'). They will also find a bunch of posters around the train and might notice the new clock in the standard coach.

The store rooms have been restocked with fresh ingredients, the ingredient this month is a strange meat, yaddon tail.

For passengers that have bought items, these are also scattered around the luggage carriage in various suitcases and bags. There is a box labelled for purple team containing a stick of rock for each member of purple team, including those who are new. Join in your teams success!

New passengers will find their ticket allows them into their cabins. In most rooms, the occupied beds are obvious, leaving the spotless, empty spaces for the newcomers. 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 taking advantage of the fresh air, and 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!
controlsthedie: concept sketch of Thanatos (You'll be killed by what'cha don't know)

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[personal profile] controlsthedie 2021-09-03 04:05 pm (UTC)(link)
I have a transgate set for my own use. I can shift locations, but doing so with other living beings becomes... dangerous for them. So, I bought an extra for missions, and I have a manadrive to heal.

[ And the only way he's skipping a mission is for Zagreus to also stay behind. As that's unlikely, Thanatos will always be present, no matter how he feels. ]

I think there is one more set of transgates currently not in use for train transportation. Has... anyone tried to order more after Lightning left?
blitzcheer: (something blah ugh words)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-09-03 04:10 pm (UTC)(link)
I didn't try - I figured we had plenty, but... if no one tries it, I can. Or more of the manadrives or gravcons. [ There's a small sound, a sort of sigh. ] Hope there isn't any problem with it.

Someone - Rui, from Orange, she can move around people and get to 'em through her own skills. She sounds like a good replacement for Spider. [ But there's a beat, and- ] You're... the death god, right? You're on Red?

[ Since Tidus isn't using video, on his end. ]
controlsthedie: game art of Thanatos default conversation picture (But the other saying I like so much more)

[personal profile] controlsthedie 2021-09-03 04:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It's something Thanatos has only thought of right now. Otherwise, he might have tried too. ]

I am. Thanatos, Death Incarnate, on Red. I was part of the White Team... unofficially given who I am.

[ Thanatos knows that having Death suddenly appear isn't the most welcome sight. ]
blitzcheer: (i go where you go)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-09-03 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Really? [ There's some humour there. ] Don't think you need to pass anything to be a part of White Team, you know? S'long as it's something you're willing to do and help out with.

[ Which...! ] You just use the manadrive for healing? I can tell you what most of the healing in supplies do. Just for extra back-up.
controlsthedie: game art of Thanatos default conversation picture (But the other saying I like so much more)

[personal profile] controlsthedie 2021-09-03 05:58 pm (UTC)(link)
It's not really knowledge that prevents me from officially becoming part.

I've used a few of the potions, and I have a few items from my world that could help. However, Centaur Hearts are better as something used before injury happens.
blitzcheer: (wibbly wobbly)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-09-03 06:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, what makes you unofficial? Never getting a band?

[ 'Cause, well. ]
controlsthedie: painterly side profile of Thanatos with purple butterfly (If you take my advice)

[personal profile] controlsthedie 2021-09-03 06:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I never fully pursued it because I am Death Incarnate.

[ Answer: He own insecurity, basically. ]
blitzcheer: (know what that means?)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-09-03 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
...Yeah, you know, don't worry about it. You're willing to help? You're part of the squad.

[ Done, deal, confirmed. ]

I'll speak for Webs - she likes it that way-- ...er, liked it, [ he fixes. ] Plus, she wasn't that fussy. None of us are.

So, welcome!
controlsthedie: blushing Valentine's Day Thanatos (Roses are red - violets are not blue)

[personal profile] controlsthedie 2021-09-03 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
I... er. Thank you.

[ That's one way of doing it. ]
blitzcheer: (ur not me mam)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-09-03 07:22 pm (UTC)(link)
No problem, Death Incarnate! [ Heheh. ]

So, er...question. Is a 'Centaur Heart' made from a real heart, or-?

[ Please fill in the space for him. ]
controlsthedie: game art of Thanatos default conversation picture (But the other saying I like so much more)

[personal profile] controlsthedie 2021-09-03 07:30 pm (UTC)(link)
They are filled with the life essence of centaurs, but they aren't actually hearts. The vessel containing that essence is heart-shaped and beating.

[ That may make it only marginally more appealing. ]

Using it will improve one's vitality temporarily by a degree.
Edited 2021-09-03 19:30 (UTC)
blitzcheer: (very gud thinker)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-09-03 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Ohhhh... uh huh.

[ ...he doesn't know what a centaur is, so he's kind of just in vague intrigued mode here. And not really getting it.

But that's nothing new, so-! ]
Cool! I've seen stuff like that. They easy to use? We can get more, maybe - and anything else you think'd be handy?
controlsthedie: game art of Thanatos default conversation picture (But the other saying I like so much more)

[personal profile] controlsthedie 2021-09-05 02:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ Poor Tidus, but maybe there is some equivalent in his world under a different name. Half-person, half-chocobo? ]

They should be. I can order more. They fall under the small item category, and I still have seven from the last time I purchased them. I also have a few pomegranates though, their use is more limited and doesn't heal. They strengthen certain abilities.
blitzcheer: (ok ok that)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-09-05 08:42 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, like...the kind of attacks you use, or how hard you can hit? We got a cookbook like that, but- pomegranate's a fruit, right? With a bunch of red seeds?

[ ...he's only seen those in books, too. ]
controlsthedie: game art of Thanatos default conversation picture (But the other saying I like so much more)

[personal profile] controlsthedie 2021-09-08 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
Something like that. Kairi helped me test some possible skills. It seemed to help make her healing spell stronger for a short period of time.

[ But it's not just magical abilities from what he'd seen from Zagreus. Maybe he should talk with Zagreus more about them... but.... ]

Pomegranates are among the few plants which can grow in the Underworld. The seeds are the part that's supposed to be eaten.
blitzcheer: (oh it's a dweeb)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-09-08 09:19 am (UTC)(link)
Well, they sound handy! You think we can grow them here? Are you?

[ The guy probably already got the idea! And wasn't he the one whose poppies Ryo asked him to have looked at? ]
controlsthedie: concept sketch of Thanatos (You'll be killed by what'cha don't know)

[personal profile] controlsthedie 2021-09-11 08:12 am (UTC)(link)
I've given one to Persephone already. If anyone could make them grow, it would be her.

[ Oh... After everything that's happened, Thanatos has finally remembered the poppies he grew. They're probably dead by now. ]
blitzcheer: (remember to smile)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-09-11 01:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Who knows, since Tidus definitely pointed Inigo into watching over them. If no one else had been watching them, that flower-loving guy was.

Find an Inigo In Your Flower Patch Today! ]


Oh yeah, she's great at making things grow! She helps us grow the soreaway plants quicker; they're good for healing. [ Hah. ] But we've got a lotta plants for that now.

[ Good, really. ]

Okay though, I'll see about getting some Centaur Hearts for the supplies. See what else I can remember like that too. Thanks.
controlsthedie: game art of Thanatos default conversation picture (But the other saying I like so much more)

[personal profile] controlsthedie 2021-09-11 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Thanatos will be very surprised when he checks on them to see that they are in fact still alive and not even wilted. ]

Let me know if you cannot order them. I can make sure they remain in stock.

[ ... He feels a little like his older brother when he thinks of it like that. ]