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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!
blitzcheer: (mrhrhrhrhrhgghgh)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-09-05 09:12 am (UTC)(link)
His lips pinch and he shakes his head, softening his expression some.

"Nah, I'm alright. I just wonder how good this is gonna be for the real training buffs, you know? Some of you just..."

He makes the motion of picking up something and raising it high.

"You can pick up anything 'cause of chi or whatever! I'm just hoping this wasn't a waste of points."
dragoonrouge: (Q'uila Pumped Up)

[personal profile] dragoonrouge 2021-09-08 07:33 pm (UTC)(link)
That earns him an admonishing thwack on the leg with a very fluffy tail and a head shake.

"Now none of that, Tidus, 'tis a thoughtful and well chosen gift to us here on the train. Yes I can augment my strength, but it means nothing if I do not maintain my musculature and this will help considering how sedentary life on the train is."

"Additionally, the majority of the train cannot do as I do," She kindly reminds him, "It shall potentially make a difference to many people here."
blitzcheer: (blah blah bluh wuh weh)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-09-09 09:13 am (UTC)(link)
"Wagh-!" Nooo, not the tail whack! Tidus rubs at his head after that, wanting to speak up, but Q'uila gets there first. And admittedly, they're helpful words. Maybe it's not really what everyone else can do that has him fussy, but...

"Mmmrgh... maybe I need to practice power training more too! I focused on it for moving faster and for attacks, but I could learn to use it in other ways too, right?" He nods, making a fist. "I just need to do it!"

Get back on the meditation train!! (ugg....h...!)
dragoonrouge: (Default)

[personal profile] dragoonrouge 2021-09-13 04:21 pm (UTC)(link)
The tail taps him again, very gently this time.

"Any help you want with strength training I will do my best to assist you. Afterall, friends do not let friends have shite workout regimes." Q'uila nods her head sagely. Facts.
blitzcheer: (so so so let's make things)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-09-14 02:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay, this time he doesn't mind the tail tap. A small surprise, but listening to Q'uila, a smile crosses his face - and a more sheepish look.

Just for a moment, before, more confidently: "Alright! Hope your training has a lot less meditating than my last teacher!"
dragoonrouge: (Default)

I'm sorry for the delay x.x

[personal profile] dragoonrouge 2021-09-28 05:57 am (UTC)(link)
Q'uila groans at the mention of meditation. Guess who also dislikes it, Tidus.

"I should hope not, seeing as I am not teaching you magecraft of any kind it should not be necessary. Unless we want to be a see if you can harness aether for augmentation there shall only be physical work from me!"
blitzcheer: (star light shine bright!)

it's ok! september was something for a lot of people

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-09-28 07:23 am (UTC)(link)
"Now that's my stuff!" Is Tidus likely to get wiped out from said physical stuff? But if it doesn't involve meditating-! "I can do all the running around and push-ups and punching you want! You wouldn't think I used to just play sports back in the day!"

Is he currently doing a few mock jabs in the air now because he's getting pumped? Yes, yes he is.
dragoonrouge: (Q'uila Bemused)

[personal profile] dragoonrouge 2021-10-03 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Her ears perk up, happy to see Tidus displaying more of his characteristic exuberance and can't help a slight tease, "A sportsman? Well, that just means I shall have to come up with some suitably challenging training then, I would hate to see you bored thanks to your previous experience."
blitzcheer: (AND THAT'S WHEN I SWOOPED IN)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-10-04 12:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Is that a challenge Tidus hears? Because he can't back out now!

"Hah, gimme your best shot! I'll give you time to think up something - and show you what I can do!"

Is Tidus likely to regret puffing up his chest so much in this moment? Hah, those are regrets for future Tidus! Current Tidus has no such awareness!
dragoonrouge: (Q'uila Smirk)

[personal profile] dragoonrouge 2021-10-07 03:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh Tidus, if they were back on Hydaelyn she would then send you out to kill three ladybirds and three wharf rats to round off the joke, but instead she chooses to challenge Pinya, her fellow Warrior of Light, and direct a truely devious smile Tidus' way.

"Then it shall be the most challenging training regimen I have ever devised!"