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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2021-10-01 04:51 am

A New Platform [Intro Post October]

On the Train

The train continues its journey

"Good morning Voidtreckers, it is day sixteen 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. Asch, Ayumi Uoshida, Cleopatra Selene, Della Duck, Ghost, Hanuel Min, Jaisyn Solo, Jonathan Sims, Martin Blackwood, Nie Huaisang, Vermouth; 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 four new faces. Wearing hoodies, three in purple one orange, 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 relatively small, a brick wall behind them and cracked flagstones on the floor. It is cold, icy cold but the wall at least shelters them a little.

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, freezing 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 four 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'). The store rooms have been restocked with fresh ingredients, including yadon tail, as well as all sundries.

For passengers that have bought items, these are also scattered around the luggage carriage in various suitcases and bags.

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!
paopuofyourlife: (kh-97)

Re: Greenhouse

[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-10-03 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"Okay." Kairi herself felt a little nervous, mostly in what she was going to say and what they were talking about, but also nervous about how the other would react.

Taking a small breath she finally managed to bring up the words.

"I thought a lot...mostly by myself about what happened. How I felt and what it means so that I could answer honestly." Which took much longer than she had honestly expected really.

"I never really saw myself with you before that world but...even if the memories were fake I still felt... happy. Even after I remembered I still cared." She took a small sigh, looking down at her hands briefly.

"Even over a month later I still feel something. I want to be by your side, but at the same time I worry that maybe I spent too long thinking on this...If that is the case then that's okay. But I wanted you to know that I at least thought it over and if you want to give this a try I'm open to it. But if it's not what you want anymore that's okay to. I just want you to be happy."
cureofmanyworlds: (Nozomi - Huh?)

1/2

[personal profile] cureofmanyworlds 2021-10-03 08:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Nozomi stood in surprise as she listened to what Kairi had to say. She couldn't believe what she had heard, letting the plants return to normal as it all sank in.

She had feelings for her. She had wanted to be by her side.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she let everything settle in. "Kairi..." she uttered. "I... I...!"
cureofmanyworlds: (Default)

2/2

[personal profile] cureofmanyworlds 2021-10-03 08:31 pm (UTC)(link)
She would finally push forward, embracing Kairi tightly. "Yes!" she sobbed out. "I want to be with you, too! I was worried I had made such a big mistake acting like I had!"

She pulled back, her lips wibbling. "I want you by my side. I want you to be happy, too. And if we leave, I know we both made each other happy."
paopuofyourlife: (Z3o1q6R)

Re: 2/2

[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-10-03 08:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Kairi seemed anxious for what seemed like forever as she waiting for any kind of reaction, but was at least happy to know that it was at least a positive one.

Moving her arms to embrace the other a smile placed firmly on her lips.

"Then I guess it's official." she said adding a chuckle just after. This really had not been something she ever expected all when she first found herself here, but she knows she has changed in the little time she ha been here in a good way it's helped her perhaps figure herself out a little bit.

"Until the day either one of us leaves we will make the most of it."
cureofmanyworlds: (Nozomi - proud)

Re: 2/2

[personal profile] cureofmanyworlds 2021-10-03 08:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"Right." Nozomi said, leaning forward to rest her forehead on Kairi's. "Heh, look at me, crying like a baby..."

She pulled an arm away to wipe away a tear as she smiled again, more confidently.

"Though, does this mean I protect you or you protect me?"
paopuofyourlife: (06)

Re: 2/2

[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-10-09 09:16 am (UTC)(link)
"It's okay to cry you know. It's happy crying at the end of the day, right?"

So it was an okay thing to do in her mind. But soon she nodded confidently.

"That's how I would do it anyway. I would protect you and trust you to protect me."
cureofmanyworlds: (Nozomi - proud)

Re: 2/2

[personal profile] cureofmanyworlds 2021-10-09 02:32 pm (UTC)(link)
“Then, I’ll protect you to the best of my ability.” Nozomi said.

Nervously, Nozomi moved to take Kairi’s hand, fingers moving to entwine with hers.
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Re: 2/2

[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-10-12 01:03 pm (UTC)(link)
This certainly felt different than what she was use to when it came to the whole hand holding thing. Friends do it sometimes but it never felt like this.

It was nice either way as she gripped it.

"Hey, how about next platform we have our first date?"
cureofmanyworlds: (Default)

AHHH, I forgot to answer!

[personal profile] cureofmanyworlds 2021-10-28 03:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"Next platform? F-First date?" Nozomi said, blinking in stammering before finding her courage and nodding. "Yes, that would be awesome!"
paopuofyourlife: (1662500)

[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2021-11-05 07:55 am (UTC)(link)
"Great. I only picked that time because it gives us a bit of time to figure out what to do. Though I think I already have some ideas, but it might require some pratice." Because if one if planning on cooking it means she needs to practice cooking something she might not normally cook.