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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2022-01-01 05:21 am

A NEW PLATFORM [INTRO POST JANUARY]

On the Train

Despite whatever Voidtreckers may have learned or how they feel about those revelations - or reminders - of the precariousness of their situation, the train flies ever onward.

"Good morning Voidtreckers, it is day one of the month of Poi. 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. The weather is dry but there is a chill to the air and a strong breeze." 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. Dairine, Okada Izō, Rapunzel, Satoru and Siebren; 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 thirteen new faces. Wearing hoodies in all four colours and 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 long with a grassy mound behind them. It is blustery and the air is cold, they will be glad of those hoodies.

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, windy platform; then the fog begins to fade and they realise they aren’t alone.

Thirteen figures, 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, with cans of corned beef lining the shelves.

For passengers that have bought items, these are also scattered around the luggage carriage in various suitcases and bags. Those from purple who go to find their prize will find a large box containing a gingerbread train for them to share. Plenty enough to go around, even for the largest team.

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.

Snow Time: Rock Garden

Winter seems to have followed from Osiga and nested in the rock garden. There's a chill that nips in the air and a light snow (real snow) fills the air. A thin cloudy haze at the top of the carriage seems the source. Yet the kaleidoscope of the void will assure that this is no timely world stop.

People might have seen it occurring the night before. Snow falling heavy before tapering off with an odd precision, leaving a heavy blanket over the carriage 'ground'. By morning of Platform Day, a miniature winter has descended, ripe for snowforts, snowballs, angels and snowmen.

It's not just the climate that's changed. Many statues and rock features are missing or moved. Digging below the snow reveals soil now frozen but providing a barrier between the bare floor of the carriage. Keen eyes will see changes are made with safety and available space in mind. The fountain has been emptied but the pond and streams are frozen solid, allowing intrepid spirits to try slide-skating over the surfaces without the risk of breaking through. The mosaics are still around, and enchantments are in place to protect paintings and paper decorations from damp. Any plants have been sent to sleep or taken to safety.

The benches are still around. Paths and bridges are covered with fresh snow, but, as the day goes on, it's trampled down and or scattered. Najaran's woodfolk may be glimpsed near Jingyi's shrine or hiding in the shadows of rocks and statues still present, perhaps even buried in the snow and peeking out. Shy around humans, though those with pointed ears or Hylian lineage may find an easier time interacting.

There are signs on both doors of the carriage warning of the change and mentioning the dressing carriage will have winter gear, and it does: with hats, scarves, gloves and ice skates in a variety of sizes. Dispensers with warm drinks such as coffee, hot chocolate and hot water for tea are available in the Games Carriage.

Early the next day, the snow will be gone and the gardens returned to how they once were.

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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Mina Mongoose (AU) | Open

[personal profile] mystic_mongoose 2022-01-01 06:01 am (UTC)(link)
Platform

Okay, everyone had their moments to mope and groan about the revelations. Another set of people have been dragged in, it's time to help them out, right? That's what Najaran and the others did, right? Time to pay it back.

Mina stepped out onto the platform once the train stopped and the doors opened up only for her to gasp as the strong breeze hit her. The chill in the air and the heavy winds were more than enough to catch her off-guard.

"C-C-C-Cold!" she stammered, teeth chattering. Having a metal arm didn't make things any easier, either.

New arrivals, say hello to the (now-second) shortest member of the train.

Rock Garden

Mina had wandered around after finally getting back on the train and made her way to the rock garden car. To her surprise, she found the area covered in snow. "What in the world...?" she uttered, confused. When did it snow in here? How did it snow in here?

As Mina looked around, an impish smile formed on her face. Why was she looking a gift horse in the mouth? This would be a perfect time for some fun!

Thus, you'll probably find her making the oddest snow angels on the ground.

Again, robotic arm.

Train

Mina didn't have anything to purchase at the time. Mostly because she didn't know how exactly. Which is why, upon wandering around, she spotted various crew members getting items, including gingerbread trains.

"Hey! Hey-hey-hey!" Mina called out, waving them over. "How did you get that?"

Wildcard

(OoC: Wanna see Mina elsewhere? Kitchen, training gym, her room, whatever, hit me up!)
bitternessoflife: overjoyed (jumping for joy!)

Platform

[personal profile] bitternessoflife 2022-01-01 02:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Another familiar creature! This one even looked furry, had a tail and even ears! Yota nearly jumped for joy at the sight of Mina, In fact, he ran over and try to hug her out of sheer gratitude—feel free to dodge the cat!
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[personal profile] mystic_mongoose 2022-01-01 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
“Woah! Hey!” Mina yelped, the cold distracting her long enough for Yota to hug her. “Wh-what are you doing?”
bitternessoflife: terrified, hands balled up, pleading (l-let's talk this out...!)

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[personal profile] bitternessoflife 2022-01-01 06:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm sorry, I'm just so happy to see someone who looks so normal! Like, you could be from my home! Are you?" he asked hopefully, letting her go and stepping back, finally more in control. "Where are you from?"
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[personal profile] mystic_mongoose 2022-01-01 06:51 pm (UTC)(link)
“Unless you’re from the Kingdom of Knothole, I doubt it.” Mina said. However, she shook her head at that.

“Why look a gift horse in the mouth? At least we have familiar company!”
bitternessoflife: overjoyed (jumping for joy!)

[personal profile] bitternessoflife 2022-01-01 06:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"Never heard of it, but I don't mind!" Yota said, still happy. "You got that right! I was really thinking it was just going to be me and a whole lotta giants!"

He hasn't heard what humans are called yet!
mystic_mongoose: (Mina6)

[personal profile] mystic_mongoose 2022-01-02 07:08 am (UTC)(link)
“Giants? Oh, you mean humans!” Mina said.
bitternessoflife: speechless, shocked, stunned (carrying Guta)

[personal profile] bitternessoflife 2022-01-02 07:21 am (UTC)(link)
"Is that what the tall, hairless folks with no tails and small ears're called?" Yota asked, blinking at the name.

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rock garden

[personal profile] myblueskies 2022-01-01 08:07 pm (UTC)(link)
This was so much fun! Romeo had stopped off at the dressing carriage to wrap up warmly in hats, scarves and gloves before making his way to play in the snow.

He has seen this... he's not sure what sort of creature she is, around the train but never said hi before! But seeing her making snow angels he skipped over.

"Wow they look so cool!" Even if one side looked different, because one of her arms was different than the other!
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[personal profile] mystic_mongoose 2022-01-01 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Mina laughed at that. “I’m glad you think so!” She said. “Gotta enjoy it while we can!”
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[personal profile] myblueskies 2022-01-02 12:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"We do!" He nodded. "I never knew it could snow inside a train before!"

He looked up, but no the glass ceiling is still closed and the void is still swirling around outside.
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[personal profile] mystic_mongoose 2022-01-02 12:29 pm (UTC)(link)
“Yeah, that’s the thing - I have no idea how we got all this snow!” Mina said.

Getting off the ground, she shook herself off, revealing that he’s taller than she is.
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[personal profile] myblueskies 2022-01-03 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"I don't know either! But I'm glad we did because snow is always fun!"

He grinned at her as she stood up, she's very small!
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"You bet it is!" She replied, nodding. "What should we do next?"

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TRAIN (side note the hair stuff in the link is very much not what Ki-chan's doing)

[personal profile] jan_ken_hacking 2022-01-02 12:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Kiyoiri didn't buy Yokan this round, but it's certainly something that stands out. A little faceless sphinx cub, seemingly formed of galaxies, garbed with accessories of gold and blue- they're a regal little thing, and even strangely adorable!

The girl- dressed in non-uniform- doesn't come over, but she does blink and look up.

"...Yokan, you mean? ...Or Takechirou?"

At the sound of his name, the bird caws from a nearby perch, feathers ruffling.
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[personal profile] mystic_mongoose 2022-01-02 12:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Mina tilted her head at that. Which one’s which… but, she’s certain Yokan is the newest one, so she’ll point to it.

“Uh… Yokan, I think…” Mina said.
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[personal profile] jan_ken_hacking 2022-01-04 02:32 pm (UTC)(link)
The girl nods.

"The on board shop connects to our tickets. ...if you put it in, you should have points to purchase things. ...However, things from off the train have to be picked up from each platform; if you buy something now, you won't see it for a few weeks depending on what it is."
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[personal profile] mystic_mongoose 2022-01-04 02:38 pm (UTC)(link)
“Oh, I see…!” Mina mused. Curiosity got the better of her and she went to try and pet Yokan.

“You think I could get something from my world? Something powerful?”
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[personal profile] jan_ken_hacking 2022-01-08 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Yokan for their part, tries to play with the hand- but can be pet.

Kiyoiri simply hums. "...Possibly. It would depend on what it is. Yokan is just for company."
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2022-01-02 06:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Kairi wouldn't call the snow angels odd. She would call then unque because they were to her. With a smile on her face she went to kneel down to take a closer look.

"I love the snow angels."
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Mina sat up hearing that, blinking as she did.

"Y-You do? Really?"
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"I really do. They look pretty cool."

Kairi smiled as she looked at them.

"Definitely unique and that a good thing."
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Mina smiled at that. “Thank you! That means a lot!”
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[personal profile] paopuofyourlife 2022-01-06 02:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"You don't have to thank me for liking something." she said wondering if perhaps the other has dealt with people not thinking it was something like that.
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"Heh, sorry, I'm not used to interactions with humans-humans." Mina admitted.

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