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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!
melodiouspacifist: (Aw We Do Too Have Hearts)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-09-06 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, platform day." Demyx agreed with a little smile and shrug.

"No." He shook his head. "If anything I could use more friends." He admitted, running a hand through his hair.

He needed to learn how to trust people properly. "Losing friends is just...part of that, I guess."
blitzcheer: (ummmooo)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-09-06 11:42 am (UTC)(link)
Ah... he nods, slowly.

"You lose and find friends all your life. Some hurt more than others when they go, but... always more come around."

He says it brightly, positively.

"And on a train like this, you're bound to meet all kinds! Just stick your nose into what they're doing and chat around. You never know how you'll meet someone cool."

He gives the Good Boy(TM) a rub on the head, squinting a bit as he admits. "Actually, I think I got to know people more during missions. Weird, huh? Doesn't seem right, when we're always stuck in here..."
melodiouspacifist: (Aw We Do Too Have Hearts)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-09-11 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
"Guess that's true enough, but I know that missions are probably where I'm best. People don't really like me otherwise." Demyx was at least, self aware that he came across poorly at times.

"Then again, they don't always like me on missions either. I don't know."

It didn't matter to him, probably, he'd manage.
blitzcheer: (what the f is this)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-09-11 01:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, that he didn't expect to hear, looking at Demyx curiously, but also surprised.

"Who's giving you that idea? Most people just seem whatever about everyone here."

They either liked you, or had no opinion.
melodiouspacifist: (So Very Interested)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-10-04 08:48 am (UTC)(link)
"That they don't like me?" Demyx laughed a little bit. "Well, of course they don't. I'm a monster." He pointed out. He wasn't a person.

"A creature without a heart." He shrugged, pretending he didn't care about that. "I also have it on good authority I'm annoying."
blitzcheer: (ummmooo)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-10-05 10:29 am (UTC)(link)
What? He's now staring at Demyx, more confused than before.

"Uh, who said any of that? Did you two have an argument?"

Is this what it is. This is bizarre.
melodiouspacifist: (Default)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-10-06 11:12 am (UTC)(link)
"That I'm annoying? Lots of people."

Granted, to his credit, he was trying not to be annoying too much. He wanted to get to know these people, novel as that was. Tidus always seemed cool.
blitzcheer: (huffy duffy puffy)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-10-06 12:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"Plenty of people say that about everyone," he dismisses easily, even with a wave of his hand. "But the no heart, monster stuff? Where's that from?"
melodiouspacifist: (So Very Interested)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-10-10 08:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh, that's just fact." Demyx said. "I was a somebody, I'd guess, and then I lost my heart." He assumed it was stolen. He assumed it was stolen by a megalomaniac jerk who wasn't around to ask where it was. He wanted that back, thank you.

"I'm an incomplete Nobody."
blitzcheer: (oh it's a dweeb)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-10-11 09:55 am (UTC)(link)
Someone stole his heart? Tidus looks at him, puzzled, ... and gaze going down to his chest, as is he might see a gaping hole there that wasn't present half a second ago. As you do.

"...You're doing pretty good for a guy missing his heart," is all Tidus can think to say initially. Blinking, looking back at Demyx proper. "Is that when you lost your memories, then?"
melodiouspacifist: (Nort Yeah yeah I'm on it)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-10-11 12:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"Thanks, I think?" Demyx said with a little chuckle. What did that even mean really?

"Uh huh, yeah. Would be then. It's a bit weird I think, everyone else seems to remember their lives before. Far as I know."
blitzcheer: (sorrrRRRrrrrYyyyyyy)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2021-10-11 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well... getting your heart stolen sucks a lot, and I don't know what it's like to go through, but - I wouldn't say that makes you a monster, you know? Everyone's got something going on about them, 'specially here."

He shrugs a little, mostly with one shoulder. "Maybe getting away from wherever you were so you can have a break from all that's good for you. You're still you, right? You're still a person. Enjoy life! ...as weird as it is, on this trip."

Not exactly what one would call a recommended getaway, but...
melodiouspacifist: (Aw We Do Too Have Hearts)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-10-11 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"I think even on a technicality it does." Demyx shrugged a little bit. It might be alarming to others, but he was somewhat indifferent.

"I don't exactly have anything to go back to, kinda burned my bridges, you know?" Demyx asked. "I betrayed people."

He wasn't sure that was going to end well, but he was hoping for the best.