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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2020-07-01 05:50 am
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A New Platform [Intro Post July]

On the Train

Luckily for everyone the final couple of days of Fiddlesticks are quiet and mostly uneventful. Eventually though they awake to the announcement. "Good morning passengers, it is day one of the month of Grasshopper. Points have been updated on the system."

They have indeed and everyone can spend the morning shopping. Those who have been on the train a while 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 they are soon surrounded by the fog that means they are at a platform. Also a loud pattering sound, which they will discover once the doors open are hailstones. They might want to grab their raincoats.

As usual the first to leave the train notice nothing as they walk silently, rucksacks on their backs, towards the barriers. Ann Takamaki, Drizzt, Geralt, Huehuecóyotl, Ignis Scientia, Ivy Wakefield, Jiang Yanli, Lan Sizhui, Maebhrin Tillinath, May Parker, Nie Huaisang, Osomatsu Matsuno, Raven, Roxas, Shaw, The Iron Bull, Ultimo, Wei Wuxian, Yuki Sohma, Yuffie, Yukito Tsukishiro

But on the platform itself there are many new faces. Wearing hoodies and waterproofs, 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. The second thing they will notice is it is cold, hailstones rain down around them, though they don’t last long on the platform ground, melting into slush.

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 nineteen figures all facing the tracks, all dressed in cargo trousers and hoodies. 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. 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.

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. If that is not enough, there are plenty of people on the platform now, to encourage them onto the train.

Indeed whereas usually there is plenty time for people to be met and brought slowly onto the train, the whistles blow a lot quicker this time, as if hurrying the passengers along.

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, it seems carrots have taken over the bacon, though there are plenty of other staples.

Those from blue team who go to investigate will find a box of biscuits. There is enough for the whole team, including new passengers. Join in your team's success!

Those who are not new will quickly discover some changes made to make the train accessible to those who can’t see, including Braille translations of all the signs around the train.

There is of course the new music room to explore. A double carriage, the downstairs has instruments to learn and practice with, as well as a series of music screen points. Those who play around with the screens will soon discover their SCA’s can now store music and can choose their favourites to listen to around the train.

Upstairs is a performance area and holds a piano.

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 over the noise of the hail stones 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. 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. The fog from the windows is gone now, replaced with a kaleidoscope of ever changing colours.

Welcome to the Void!
blue_ice: (could it be)

[personal profile] blue_ice 2020-07-01 10:57 am (UTC)(link)
Kaiba helpfully barges his way over and digs it out for him. The skillet's hot and everything, this bacon will just taste slightly like carrot.

"Here. I know you want to get back to Yugi and Wester as soon as possible."

He takes a deep breath. "And I'll even call a truce with you, provided you never compare me to that card again."
luckydragonsfoot: (Heckye)

[personal profile] luckydragonsfoot 2020-07-01 11:02 am (UTC)(link)
"Oi-! I was gettin' it!" And he had offered to do the frying and everything!

...But, he won't say no to a nicely cooked skillet. Cool, cool. There's a small yelp when it makes contact with his fingers, but he bites it down- almost literally, blowing on the fingers of his card-hand a few moments before shrugging. "Righ' now I figure I'm gettin a shower first. 'F they're on th's train, I'm gonna see 'm plenty soon- so I'm gonna get rid 'f th' ice feelin," he declares, soon scarfing some skillet down.

Naturally, this means what comes next comes through stuffed cheeks. At least no food is flying. "PhfffeEEhh, truce f'r what, y' jus' cooked me a snack!" he laughs, swallowing the mouthful. "Ain' my fault yer 's orange as th' carrots! Train lock up all th' dyes 'n bleaches?" Katsuya adds with a grin.
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[personal profile] blue_ice 2020-07-01 11:06 am (UTC)(link)
"Only so you wouldn't spend the whole first hour complaining," Kaiba grunted, raising a brow at that. Careful there, Jonouchi, don't want to ruin your dueling prospects already.

He hesitantly offers Kaseri an uncooked carrot, but nearly drops it when the blond goes on.

"...what did I just say about mocking the orange."

He narrows his eyes.
luckydragonsfoot: (and then he ran into my fist)

[personal profile] luckydragonsfoot 2020-07-01 11:09 am (UTC)(link)
The grin is the most innocent grin he's ever managed.

Which is to say it's not at all innocent, and he's really really REALLY aware that he can go very far with this and not get decked for it.

Kaseri takes the carrot. "What, y' don't think I would've figured out th' fryin' pan! Had t' eat somethin' b'fore righ'?" he asks, quietly not thinking about how 'something' was normally poorly microwaved rice at the apartment with his dad.

A pause.

The smile grows. "Ain' mockin' 'f it's true."
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[personal profile] blue_ice 2020-07-01 11:14 am (UTC)(link)
"No, you would've. After a few burns."

Kaiba just...continues to stare. He's really jealous of that blue. Truly.

"Come on. Even you aren't that clueless. You know what I meant."
luckydragonsfoot: (ewwwww thing)

[personal profile] luckydragonsfoot 2020-07-01 11:17 am (UTC)(link)
The grin does not move. If one listens, they can practically hear the laugh. "Hey, 'f it's buggin' y' tha' much, maybe y' just have t' go shirtl'ss then!" he laughs, only to freeze as other knowledge kicks in.

He doesn't need visions to remember what his Kaiba has, that others likely have as well. "Uh. ...But I mean, or'nge ain' tha' bad, uh..."

He's already backing toward that door now.
blue_ice: (headached)

[personal profile] blue_ice 2020-07-01 11:45 am (UTC)(link)
Kaiba freezes too, a little angry tinge of red appearing on his ears. What an interesting reaction...but he takes a sharp breath and recovers.

"I'm taken, for your information. And showers are back by the cabins."

The ice has crept back into his voice. Yeah...maybe it's time for them to break apart and cool off.
luckydragonsfoot: (say again-)

and....a wrap arrives...

[personal profile] luckydragonsfoot 2020-07-01 11:51 am (UTC)(link)
Taken.

Now. That's weird. And definitely not the reason he froze, but sure, he'll let Kaiba think it for now. After all-

The real reason is far, far worse...and he'd rather not explain how he knows about that one either. So instead he nods, eyes still wide even as he half automatically stuffs the rest of the skillet in his mouth like a squirrel so he can leave the pan at the side.

"..S...Sure thing Kaiba," he eventually manages, as if there was anything to voice a confirmation to. "...Thanks f'r th' tip."

With that, he's ducking out as fast as he can with Kaseri galloping at his side.

Hopefully they don't have to talk about that anytime soon.