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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!
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-09-09 07:32 am (UTC)(link)
"And it probably always will be, but remember you still have friends who are here to, right? People who haven't left. SO take comfort if others if you need it. Even I will offer to be someone to talk to."

She gave a small but reassuring mile. It was the least she could honestly do really.
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-09-13 05:38 pm (UTC)(link)
That did get another smile from her. "I appreciate that, thanks. And it does help, still having friends here. But..." Hesitating a moment, she shook her head. "He hadn't been just a friend."
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-09-17 08:32 am (UTC)(link)
"Ah, you mean like a partner or boyfriend. That is different." In some aspect. To her someone like that can also be like ones best friend in how close they are. Still she could understand that someone that close would be more painful.

"SO long as you remember them they won't truly leave. Only physically."
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-09-24 08:45 am (UTC)(link)
She nods, sighing softly. "We were dating, yeah. And I know he'll always be in my memories." She glances down at her hands, twisting her fingers a bit. "It'll just...hurt for a while."
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-09-26 08:34 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, and that is okay to feel that hurt. Just take your time." She didn't know if that made any kind of sense to her but it did to Kairi at least. It was okay to feel hurt and that it takes time, so long as it doesn't take over ones life.
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-09-26 12:20 pm (UTC)(link)
It made perfect sense to her; it wasn't really the first time she's lost someone important, and it definitely wouldn't be the last. Still, it was nice not being alone through it all.

"Thanks."
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-09-27 09:41 am (UTC)(link)
"You honestly don't need to thank me for anything. I just figured you needed someone to talk to and I wanted to help." That was all there was to it. Help people deal with the sadness of those they love leaving and understanding it's okay to feel that way.

"Hey, did you want to do something?"
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-09-29 01:24 pm (UTC)(link)
She tilts her head a little. "Sure, but what?"
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-09-30 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"I don't know. Is there anything you like to do?" She figured it was at least a start.
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-10-01 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hmm...maybe we could watch a movie or something?" Sometimes it was just nice to sit with someone without having to worry about silences getting awkward.
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-10-09 08:54 am (UTC)(link)
"A movie sounds nice. We can make some popcorn too." Because that always goes well with a good movie.

"I am always amazed at how corn can become so delicious."
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-10-11 12:16 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, some popcorn sounds good." With a nod, she starts making her way towards the Cinema car. "Have you ever tried flavored popcorn before?"
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-10-12 01:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"I have not. Though does that mean there are many flavours?" She asked curiously wondering what kinds of flavours one could have. There must be a lot after all.
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-10-14 07:45 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, there's actually quite a bit. Some of them don't really shouldn't exist, but people like experimenting with flavors."
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-10-18 07:25 am (UTC)(link)
"What examples are there of what shouldn't exist?" She could only think about the possibilities and what sort of person would come up with some oddities.
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-10-22 02:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Kairi couldn't help but look very much puzzled at that one. Just... how or even why?

"Really? That... who thought that was a good one?"
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-10-25 01:29 pm (UTC)(link)
"I know, right? I like tomatoes and all, but people have got to stop trying to put it in things where it doesn't belong."
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-10-27 01:29 pm (UTC)(link)
"Maybe the person likes tomatoes more than the rest of us or something?"

That was the only way it could make sense... maybe.
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2021-10-30 05:16 pm (UTC)(link)
"I guess? But was anyone really asking for ketchup on their popcorn?"
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-11-05 07:57 am (UTC)(link)
"Apparently. It wouldn't exists if someone didn't, right?" As much as it wasn't logical it exists which means someone wanted it, right?

"As much as it sounds bad...I might try it once jst to see what it is like."