The Final Platform

[voidtreckermods]

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THE FINAL PLATFORM

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BEFORE ARRIVAL

Those who are remaining get their tethers sorted first, after all the stress and uncertainty it really is a simple procedure. There are many void technicians hovering around but they soon get into a rhythm and one by one those who wish to remain in void space are tethered to the void hub.

They are however looped to the train, for one final journey. The Voidtrecker Express is accompanied by a voidcraft full of scientists as it travels to one final platform. For one final time there are just the voidtreckers on board the Voidtrecker Express. The journey does not take too long but as they approach their final destination the train speaks.

"Voidtreckers. It has been so busy but before you leave I wished to speak.

This voidcraft understands that the circumstances around you being on board were not ideal and would like to truly apologise for the pain and inconvenience of the last few years. But also, more than that, would like thank you.

You have done what many would not have, what many could not have. You have brought back those dear to this voidcraft. Furthermore in their absence you stepped into their place and there are many worlds which owe you a debt of gratitude.

This voidcraft owes you a debt of gratitude and, if this voidcraft may be so bold, I have grown very fond of you all also. I hope you all fulfil the dreams you have and find your places in your world or in the void. I dare not ask it of any of you but for those who wish it, there is always a place for you on board this craft.

None of you will be forgotten by the Voidtrecker Express.

Shortly arriving into a designated void platform. There is unfortunately a slight drizzle. 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 FINAL FAREWELL

The platform is a bustle of activity, void scientists direct those who are leaving the void to special pods where their tethers are detangled and from there they are led to the barriers, to go through back to their world. For those choosing to move through time they are accompanied by yet more scientists, but there will be time for goodbyes.

It is not like previous times, where people leave without a backward glance. This time people are themselves, able to say goodbye and walk through the barrier of their own accord.

The scientists try and give everyone space, they don't rush anyone but do keep tabs on where everyone is as those who are returning leave through the barriers one last time.

Soon the only people left on the platform are those who are choosing to remain. The train doors open and they can board once more. There is a whistle, to round up any stragglers and then the train begins to move along the platform. The train begins to tilt, leaving the ground and rising up into the fog-filled sky.

"Entrance into Voidspace imminent. 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.

Their new home. The void itself.

Comments

[flameinthedarkness]

Uh huh...

Idia pauses as Sebek happily says this, silent as he mulls over something, before slipping his backpack off and hunting around within it. Tearing off a page of his idea journal, checking he doesn't care about losing the info and designs he had drawn on it, before grabbing a pen and scribbling on it for awhile.

Before shoving the paper towards Sebek. "Here, these books will get you started on the basics. All of them are in the library at school. They'll give you a good overview from programming to construction to engines and other stuff." Quick, take it before Idia changes his mind...

Idia accidentally starts a STEM/STEAM program in Briar Valley

[zigajoule]

Sebek takes the torn page and tucks it into his pocket with the utmost care. If there is one thing that Sebek is good at (besides being LOUD), it is reading. He'll likely check these books out once he wakes. Or request the books should he be kept for observation upon awaking. (He hopes that will not be the case.)

"You truly have my most heartfelt gratitude for the suggestions. I will not disappoint you!" Not that... Idia will be able to hear of his progress... but Sebek gives his word to try, no, learn.

[flameinthedarkness]

Ehhhh, no, too cringe, he doesn't want to hear this. "Yeah, yeah, whatever." Idia waving it off before getting everything sorted back in his bag again, zipped up, and back on his shoulder.

Ok, well... everything he wanted done done, right? Nothing else needed. Ugh! This was bad enough the 'last time' when they thought they could go back home, but turned out they couldn't. This was just as bad. Idia has no clue what to do in this situation! Eeeeeehhhhh....

Hm, well... "Bye?" Yeah. There. Done. Right?

[zigajoule]

The sudden and abrupt farewell stuns Sebek into silence, and he watches as Idia makes his retreat from this social interaction. Sebek doesn't follow. There really isn't much more to add. The rest will be up to Sebek to uphold: his return home, the delivery of Idia's messages, proving that he has not fallen behind in his training and school studies, the additional study of technology in order maintain his custom broom.

He will do it. He swears on his loyalty to Master Malleus! Sebek gathers his things, and after any further goodbyes, he starts the process to go back to his world.