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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2020-01-01 05:55 am

A New Platform [Intro Post January]

On the Train

After a very quiet latter half of the month of Catfish the calendar clicks over. Passengers wake up in their beds as usual to the passenger announcement. "Good morning passengers, it is day one of the month of domino.".

Those that have been on board a while know that new months usually come with new people and so the message a few hours later will not be a surprise. "Shortly arriving into a designated void platform. Exit from void imminent." A lurch and a jolt and they are soon surrounded by the fog that means they are at a platform.

It will come as a relief that no one leaves this time, no one with packed bags to walk silently towards the barriers.

Added to that the platform itself holds more people then it ever has before. Twenty one figures, all the colours are represented. The ground is icy and their breath pools in white clouds around them.

For New Passengers

At first all they can see if steam. Billowing around them as they come to their senses. They are standing, in clothes that are not their own, styles they might not even recognise. They are carrying a rucksack on their back. For a moment it seems to just be them, alone in the white haze but then the steam begins to fade and they realise they aren’t alone.

The platform is not large and it holds twenty one figures all facing the tracks, all dressed in cargo trousers and hoodies. The air is cold, the ground icy beneath your feet. Both left and right the tracks disappear into the mist. 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 into the cold step a selection of people. Some are human, some are less so. They are wearing the same hoodie in one of the four colours, red, orange, blue and purple.

The Train

The doors hiss open. Those from the train may encourage those on the platform to board. It’s not like there is 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 not be a good thing also it’s very cold out on the platform. The train is warmer.

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. The store rooms have been restocked and it seems that water chestnuts are the month of Domino’s ingredient of choice! Any of orange team who who go to check the luggage cart will find a parcel containing gingerbread snowflakes, decorated with icing. One for each of the orange team, including new members, come share in the reward!

New passengers will find their tickets allow them into their cabins. They may need to negotiate for beds, especially if they want a top bunk!

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 and you will hopefully find a pillow for your bed if it has not been nabbed by a roommate, there are also spare blankets for if it gets cold.

Departure

A second horn sounds to encourage any stragglers and the doors slide shut. Veteran passengers know what will happen next, they may wish to brief their new companions.

The train sets off, the fog obscuring the view 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."

Hopefully someone warns you that you really want to heed that warning because a moment later there is 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. The fog from the windows is gone now, replaced with a kaleidoscope of ever changing colours.

Welcome to voidspace!
badassfreakingoverlord: (my point is made!)

[personal profile] badassfreakingoverlord 2020-01-05 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
No one he's heard of, no one he cared about. Figured!

"Hmph. All right, then I declare you to be a ward of the Overlord! Someone's got to give you a proper freaking education about life and I don't trust the mouth-breathers on this train to parent any better than they think thoughts more advanced than 'duh'."
badassfreakingoverlord: (why am I hurt?!)

[personal profile] badassfreakingoverlord 2020-01-05 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
"I GAVE YOU THE PAMPHLET!" Zetta roared. "Why do I even MAKE those pamphlets?!" If he sounded repetitive, well, this conversation was so beyond his ability to grasp that his brain hurt!
sensitiveapple: (comfort)

[personal profile] sensitiveapple 2020-01-05 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
She unfolds herself from the floor and steps up to him, gently reaching around behind him and touching the hand. She pulls it out, and folds her tiny hands around it, one on top, the other holding it up.

"But it's just a part of you." She says, gently stroking her fingers over the metal. "It's proof that you survived, whatever horror the galaxy threw at you, you still survived." And that is important.

She cocks her head to the side and looks up at him from under her false lashes. "It's only a weapon if you want it to be. And you've offered me no threat." She points out. "I am not so easily intimidated."
sensitiveapple: (studious)

[personal profile] sensitiveapple 2020-01-05 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
Misa narrows her eyes at him. "My Mistress gave me a proper education, sir. I have been well trained, and am a prize pupil." She's miffed. Try not to laugh at her

"As well, Jocko has been very thorough in his weapons training, and Freema is beginning to teach me about running the house."

Meaning, she has lots of teachers and doesn't need you. So there!
badassfreakingoverlord: (looking at you)

[personal profile] badassfreakingoverlord 2020-01-05 12:33 am (UTC)(link)
"Okay, first question: are any of them here? Second question: did any of them teach you what a pancake is?"

No, the Overlord took this very seriously indeed. Demons were evil, but depriving a kid of pancakes was just a whole other level of wrong.
sensitiveapple: (comfort)

[personal profile] sensitiveapple 2020-01-05 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
She rolls her eyes. Obviously, none of them are here. Which, she feels weird without them. They've been her entire world, since she was four. Now, she doesn't know what to do without them. "If it's a breakfast food, it can't be very good. Freema does all the cooking, and her food is amazing." Not that she's biased or anything. "She usually makes something from Pillio for breakfast, but sometimes, she makes fruit and sweet bread."
badassfreakingoverlord: (crap I'm a book)

[personal profile] badassfreakingoverlord 2020-01-05 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
Strange word, life story, Zetta stopped caring. "Trust me, you're missing out. Anyway, if I don't look out for you, other people here are going to. And they're gonna tell you a pile of crap. They're really, really not smart."
faithfulsupport: (Feeling tired already)

[personal profile] faithfulsupport 2020-01-05 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
Patiently he waited and he always would. Tony was worth waiting for and he'd stand here whatever it took. Of course there was no way that he minded helping the other man to get up when more than a hand was required to assist. Ignis had gone to step back though when he found arms around his neck. The advisor rested his hands on the older man's hips and listened. When the part came up about supporting through the tough times, Ignis lightly placed his forehead to the other's and smiled.

"Eva doesn't understand you. It's simply as I've said to Madoka, there's a certain face you show only to those you truly care for." He was going to make an iron man reference but decided against it and so he didn't. Tony felt wretched enough and even though Ignis would be playful the topic was still a reminder.

He wasn't sure what the other needed to hear right now but he went through his mental catalog and basically came up with nothing that would fit at the moment. "I don't suppose you'd be interested in starting your days off with me? You might wish to at least take a break and let your mind and heart rest." The heart commented was pointed of course but he didn't figure his mate would get upset about it.
runs_on_batteries: (Default)

[personal profile] runs_on_batteries 2020-01-05 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
He found himself warming to the subtle affectionate gesture of bringing their foreheads together. The remarked surprised him though and he drew back just a little so he could see his boyfriend's face. "You've told Madoka that?" He gave a smile, it was weaker than usual but genuine. "I suppose I do. Can't blame me for not trusting everyone the way I trust you though, Tiger."

He ran a hand gently along Ignis' cheek, admiring him for a moment. The suggestion had his smile growing and he nodded. "I might as well since you're making me give up my morning class," he joked lightly. "I like the idea of my day being bookended with you."
azrthmtrnznthos: (Default)

[personal profile] azrthmtrnznthos 2020-01-05 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
"I think he discusses anything relevant with the rest of the council. I don't know for sure though, and I know he does try to respect confidentiality." There was a slight narrowing of her eyes. "At least, he'd better."
luckybucky: (Sorry)

[personal profile] luckybucky 2020-01-05 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
Bucky sighs heavily. "Pal, you're like six or seven years old. The person you're staying with is either a kidnapper or a legal guardian," he replies. "I know stories are fun, but I need you to tell the truth, okay? Do you have anybody looking out for you on this train?" He's giving up on trying to untangling the confusing make believe scenarios this kid was spinning.
luckybucky: (The fuck you say?)

[personal profile] luckybucky 2020-01-05 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
He holds the book out at arm's length. "What, I'm supposed to just believe a pamphlet that says a talking book is real? Who would believe that?"
hashtagparkerluck: (9wfkfy9)

[personal profile] hashtagparkerluck 2020-01-05 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
Fire. In mouth. Fire.

He's not really listening because his mouth feels like it's just been set on fire, he's still coughing, his head hurts and now his stomach is all upset. Why this? His spideysense flares up again-worse than it's done all day and Peter's pretty sure he's gonna learn that Spider's can't have ginger. Why does everything kill spiders?

He gulps down as much water as he can but it doesn't really do much and now he's starting lose control of his senses again-the lights feel brighter, everything is louder and his head feels like it might explode.

"No, no! Citrus isn't this bad." Lemonade only gives him heart burn which he counts himself lucky on. No this, this feels lot like when he accidentally ate something with mint.

"J-just shut off the light, please!"
faithfulsupport: (Cheeky)

[personal profile] faithfulsupport 2020-01-05 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
Ignis smiled. "I have, so she's aware that you don't play as nice with others as you do with her." Honestly though, Madoka could probably tame the fiercest warrior and he had no doubts about that. He gave a shy sort of smile with the trust comment. "Well even as an advisor, I daresay trusting everyone wouldn't be wise."

For some reason, that gentle touch had him mesmerized and green eyes stared at the smile. When his brain clicked in, the advisor realized he was smiling too though for a more triumphant reason. "You love to make me sound so horrible, forcing you to relax." He shook his head. "All of your adoring fans can wait for whatever projects you've overpromised to them and they're lucky I've nowhere to hide you."
shockinglycaffeinated: (I can't help that I need it all)

[personal profile] shockinglycaffeinated 2020-01-05 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
The derision in the girl’s tone immediately raised Telli’s hackles and her hands clenched around the head of her cane. The scent of ozone filled the air, reminiscent of the moment before lightning struck, and Telli had to concentrate to keep sparks from crackling around her fingers.

She drew in a few deep, slow breaths while she acknowledged and let go of her anger. It took several breaths, but she regained control and the scent of ozone began dissipating.

“Well to be honest I was never particularly proud of it, but that’s why I left. Guarding His Imperial Highness is much more my style.”
deductiongeek: (too early)

[personal profile] deductiongeek 2020-01-05 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
This was going to get irritating fast. He could already tell. It felt just like that night, when he'd come home as a child and realized that no one would listen to him and he had no way to proving his identity.

But maybe what had worked then to prove his identity would work now to prove his skill.

"Can I see your hand?"

He completely ignores everything Bucky had just said.
runs_on_batteries: (kissing Pepper)

[personal profile] runs_on_batteries 2020-01-05 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
Tony laughed and looked down, his cheeks would color if they weren't still pale from his earlier attack. "She's a very special little girl. I'd like to think I was nice to the other kids at least. I try to be, but Joss can be a brat." Even though it was technically a complaint, the word 'brat' just sounded entirely too affectionate to be a real insult.

"You are. You're a menace," Tony teased, wrinkling his nose with his smile. "You have me hidden enough now." His hand slipped to the back of Ignis' head, tangling in his hair. Leaning forward, Tony caught the younger man's lips with his own. His other hand tugged the lean body close, fingers splaying out at his lower back. He pressed impossibly closer, deepening the kiss and making no indication he was letting his boyfriend go anytime soon.

There may be people to greet and other responsibilities, but right now all Tony cared about was the man in his arms who was lovely both inside and out.
luckybucky: (NOT CRYING)

[personal profile] luckybucky 2020-01-05 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
He tenses, but doesn't stop her from moving his hand, his gaze on the way she holds it, with so much care and gentleness, it takes real effort to reign in his emotion. He takes some time, to make sure his voice won't crack when he speaks, and clears his throat.

"This arm is the horror," he replies softly. He wants to explain, to help her understand, but she's much too young for those stories, he thinks. "A lot of bad people did bad things, and they made me do bad things, too, after they put this arm on me," it's the most watered-down way he can think to put it.

"But I'm glad that you're not afraid. Most people would be," but most people would also know he was the Winter Soldier. A heartless assassin operating so skillfully that most people didn't even believe he was real until a few years ago.
shockinglycaffeinated: (Default)

Gym Car

[personal profile] shockinglycaffeinated 2020-01-05 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
Telli followed Luke’s Force signature toward the gym car and entered silently. A twist of the Force ensured the door was jammed until she fixed it and she moved towards the younger man on silent feet.

Luke didn’t move as she approached and Telli wasn’t sure if it was because Luke was so deep into his own meditations or because he trusted her to not be a threat. Either way it provided a perfect opportunity for her to pull him out of his funk.

“You could at least do this shirtless. It would be much more fun to watch.”
faithfulson: (I won't fight.)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2020-01-05 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
"It's the best answer we can give right now," he replied softly. "Unfortunately, even those of us that have been here for awhile don't really have an answer as to why we're here."

He gave her a faint smile.

"I'm from Tatooine, in the Arkanis sector, though I haven't been there since I was eleven," he answered. He pressed a hand to his chest, inclining his head forward slightly. "Commander Luke Skywalker, of Black Squadron, at your service, m'lady."
luckybucky: (Sorry)

[personal profile] luckybucky 2020-01-05 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
He huffs out a laugh. "He might care about yours, but he's definitely not going to care about mine," and he couldn't even blame Tony for it, though he was a bit worried about the whole train finding out about his past. He might have to hide out in his sleeper cabin. Or, god forbid, Steve's.
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[personal profile] misterhappy 2020-01-05 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
Happy hadn't been on the train for long and was still in the exploration phase of his journey. The kitchen drew Happy's attention or rather the light did, he stopped at the door listening for voices and was just about to leave when he heard Peter's voice. He burst through the door, not liking the kid's tone, his eyes fixating on Peter quickly.

"What happened? Are you okay?"
luckybucky: (Terrified)

[personal profile] luckybucky 2020-01-05 02:57 am (UTC)(link)
Bucky is letting out a string of quiet curses under his breath, and just as Happy busts in, Bucky hits the lights. "What do I do?" he demands. Mostly of Peter, but if Happy starts barking orders right now, they're going to get followed.
azrthmtrnznthos: (....really?)

[personal profile] azrthmtrnznthos 2020-01-05 02:57 am (UTC)(link)
Raven was not smiling; she did not smile generally. But there was a soft noise of amusement at his huff. "If you have a past with him, I could see that. Even if Tony doesn't respect it, I would though--if you find you need to talk."

There was a faint sigh, and her eyes shifted down and to the side. A bit of shyness, and nerves. "I'm an Empath, and while I keep myself heavily shielded...being around everyone isn't always easy. But I value my privacy highly, so it only makes sense to me to make sure I respect other's privacy too."

It wasn't as if most of the train at the time hadn't found out about her Empathy in the aftermath of the surprise inspection.
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[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-01-05 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
"That is a fine way of thinking." She smiles. "But even so, I hope your wings are returned, one day."

She laughs softly. "You should speak to my second son - Makalaure - Maglor, that is, is a poet and a bard himself. I am sure he would agree. And what is a warlock, if I might ask?"