voidtreckermods: (voidtrain)
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!
to_rise_above: <user name="kagaminokakera"> (jl131)

[personal profile] to_rise_above 2021-10-24 11:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"Why do you a--- portal to a ghost dimension?!"

Well, that explained all the ghost talk that was going on. Not that he was particularly interested in them more than wanting to avoid them. However, a part of him was curious. It was taking a lot out of him from not just running off but he was clearly more shocked about this than the whole him being stuck in an unfamiliar place this moment.
schrodingersghost: (phantom)

[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2021-10-24 11:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yep. My parents built it. Its been a pain. But its also kind of cool going in there."
to_rise_above: <user name="cupcake_graphics"> (179)

[personal profile] to_rise_above 2021-10-28 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
"You parent built it?"

The more Danny talked, the more surprised Jin Ling sounded. Why does anyone want to have a portal to a ghost world near them?
schrodingersghost: (pic#15048913)

[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2021-10-29 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah... they spent twenty years working on the thing."
to_rise_above: <user name="kagaminokakera"> (jl118)

[personal profile] to_rise_above 2021-11-03 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
"Tw-Twenty years?!"

Well if Jin Ling wasn't shocked before, he's certainly shocked as hell now. What were his parents thinking? That sounded like a recipe for disaster. Which led to Jin Ling's next question, given he's already seen enough weird stuff with Danny since he came here-- like him floating above ground when he was playing with Fairy.

"Wh-What are you then-- please tell me you're human."

Please
schrodingersghost: (pic#15048913)

[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2021-11-03 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, I think I'm still human? Mostly? But I'm also a ghost."
to_rise_above: <user name="cupcake_graphics"> (179)

[personal profile] to_rise_above 2021-11-05 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
"..."

Well, Jin Ling took a few steps back. At least, he wasn't an angry ghost. It didn't seem like he was a ghost ghost either-- but how did that even work? Jin Ling still looked a bit concerned.

"You think? How did you become-- ghost...? Is that why -- you're floating?"
schrodingersghost: (Default)

[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2021-11-06 06:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"You know that portal I mentioned? I was inside it when it opened." A shrug. He didn't usually like to think too much about the Accident. "And after that I could go back and forth between ghost and human."
to_rise_above: <user name="cupcake_graphics"> (179)

[personal profile] to_rise_above 2021-11-11 07:09 am (UTC)(link)
There's a wide eyed stare from Jin Ling for that statement. Well, that explained it obviously!!

At least, he knew the other was mostly human... to some degree.

"..."

He knitted his brows for a moment before speaking, "Do you have control over that-- going between human and...ghost?"
schrodingersghost: (pic#15048913)

[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2021-11-16 12:10 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh yeah, that part's easy." A wince. "Well, most of the time. Sometimes I just turn back to human when I run out of power."
to_rise_above: <user name="kagaminokakera"> (pic#14767616)

[personal profile] to_rise_above 2021-11-20 04:30 am (UTC)(link)
For whatever reason, that part of Danny's statement made the most sense to him. It made sense that if someone exhausts their power, they're brought back to a almost normal state.

"That's weird still butt, I get it...kind of."
schrodingersghost: (Fenton - Contemplative)

[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2021-11-20 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't ask him how many times that had happened since his arrival on the train. Danny had developed a terrible habit of throwing himself into multiple day fights on missions.

"Really? Huh. Usually I just give people headaches when I try to explain what I am or how my power work."
to_rise_above: <user name="kagaminokakera"> (jl190)

[personal profile] to_rise_above 2021-11-22 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
He wouldn't because he was used to running out of power. Especially, when he was overworking himself, he also ended up exhausting his energy.

"It's something that's pretty normal where I came. Power, or spiritual energy isn't exactly limitless."

He shrugged.
schrodingersghost: (fenton)

[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2021-11-23 09:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"Huh. I guess I kind of forgot to ask. What is spiritual energy where you're from?"
to_rise_above: <user name="kagaminokakera"> (jl103)

[personal profile] to_rise_above 2021-12-05 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
Jin Ling thought for a moment. That's a complicated topic to explain, but he supposed he could do the best he could to make sense of it for someone like Danny.

"Basically, it's a type of internal energy that can be stored and controlled, if you practice cultivation. I could go into details about what Cultivators are, but I probably doubt you want to a history lesson or something."

He finished. Hopefully, that made more sense than he thought.
Edited 2021-12-05 02:45 (UTC)
schrodingersghost: (fenton)

[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2021-12-05 03:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Danny considers that.

"Well, I don't think I really understand? Then again, I've never really been able to explain how my energy works to people from other worlds."

In his world.... well, its not like anyone was looking to ghosts to explain anything.
Edited 2021-12-05 15:34 (UTC)
to_rise_above: <user name="kagaminokakera"> (jl192)

[personal profile] to_rise_above 2021-12-28 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
He was thinking for a moment, since it's a complex topic that even he had a hard time explaining. It was something he grew up with, so it was very much second nature to him.

"It's-- It's kind of like your ghost powers. I can use it as much as I want, but over using it can cause exhaustion and lead to not being able to use it. Agh, I don't know how to explain this! I could just-- show you?"

Maybe that might be easier. Who knew how that would look, though given, he was dealing with both his spiritual energy and youkai energy.
schrodingersghost: (fenton)

[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2021-12-30 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
"That sounds kind of cool, actually." Danny wondered if he'd be able to feel anything from it, like he could from ghosts.

to_rise_above: <user name="kagaminokakera"> (jl89)

[personal profile] to_rise_above 2022-01-05 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
"You mean-- showing you what I can do?"

He wanted to make sure before he hopped off trying to use his cultivation. Clearly, he's got different ways to show it off. Too bad, he didn't have Suihua. He'd show Danny how he could mount his sword and fly about.
schrodingersghost: (Default)

[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2022-01-08 09:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sure! If you want I can show you some of what I can do too."

Just not the abilities with the big area effects. He still hadn't figured out anywhere that he could safely practice the wail.
to_rise_above: <user name="kagaminokakera"> (🏹 23)

[personal profile] to_rise_above 2022-01-15 07:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Since Jin Ling didn't have his sword, he couldn't really show Danny how he mounted it or how he used his spiritual energy to manipulate it. However, it wasn't like he couldn't show off the demon powers.

Jin Ling's hand is raised, and at the tips of it, little flames were starting to form, giving off a bright, fiery red hue. The fire is controlled to some degree, so it wasn't too hot nor did it hurt if Jin Ling touched it.

"You probably won't understand it either, but I could mount my sword and fly on it. Spiritual powers also allows you to use your weapons without touching them. There are cultivators that will use talismans etc as well."
Edited 2022-01-15 19:26 (UTC)
schrodingersghost: (Default)

[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2022-01-28 09:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"Very cool!" Danny was impressed. He didn't see too many flaming swords. And the ones he ran into tended to have blue or green flames.

It was a ghost thing.
to_rise_above: <user name="kagaminokakera"> (3682058 (4))

[personal profile] to_rise_above 2022-02-09 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"Of course! I worked really hard to get it to where it is right now."

He makes a face as if he's sort of embarrassed at the compliment but not really. Jin Ling liked to hear that it was impressive. He was pretty arrogant about that given the right moments.

Flaming swords would be helpful to him, honestly. He really wanted his weapon back.