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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!
everylittlesecret: (♪ Oh no)

[personal profile] everylittlesecret 2020-07-04 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
I'm okay, I'm okay. I have Kipsie here with me.

[Which was weird with where she was before this place.]

And... I kinda don't want to go home. Not to my earth at least... even if I am super curious about some shit that went down when I went back. [......] Oh yeah. I kinda went back home. Without Pyrrah. Just for some closure.
serrata: (r002)

[personal profile] serrata 2020-07-04 09:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I see...

[ But... that has her concerned suddenly and it shows in the way her brow creases. ]

... Nari, this might be a strange question, but... for you, how long as it been since Airlocked! ended?
everylittlesecret: (♫ Oh won't you come into my head)

[personal profile] everylittlesecret 2020-07-04 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
... I don't actually know. Time flows differently where I'm from. It was like I never left. So it could have been years, months, hours... How long ago did we see each other last?

[Time is fake.]
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[personal profile] serrata 2020-07-05 01:37 pm (UTC)(link)
About... when would it have been? Seven months or so, I think. You came to visit us for the Christmas party we were having and then you and Pyrrha-chan stuck around for a little bit and had New Year's dinner with us. Oh, but that was just in person, obviously – we hadn't fallen out of contact with you at any point, as far as I know.

[ Just once she'd like to rely on the linear progression of time. Just once!!! ]
everylittlesecret: (♬ Oh won't you come into my head)

[personal profile] everylittlesecret 2020-07-05 05:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I remember those. I left shortly after that, while Pyrrah was busy doing Flavortown things. I just had to know how my cat was doing...

[Oh boy....]

Things happened, and I kind of found out some things about myself that make it hard to be me now. But I'm hanging on.
serrata: (2 - 3YnJv9c)

[personal profile] serrata 2020-07-06 08:06 pm (UTC)(link)
... Okay, as soon as we have five minutes to ourselves, we're definitely talking about that.

[ YOU CAN'T JUST DROP THAT AND THEN MOVE ON, NARI!!! ]

But you've been alright since getting here, haven't you? Nothing's happened?
everylittlesecret: (♩ Carve your name in every cavity)

[personal profile] everylittlesecret 2020-07-06 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
If we have to.

[YES YOU CAN UNTIL IT'S TOO MUCH AND YOU CRY RANDOMLY]

Yeah. It's been pretty calm. Except the murder. But it's not like the murder we're used to. Just a normal murder other than the person coming back to life eventually. It's weird.
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[personal profile] serrata 2020-07-07 01:33 pm (UTC)(link)
... I'm sorry, the murder?!

[ nari please she has been here for five minutes AND SHE IS ALREADY SO STRESSED!!! ]

What's been happening on this train?
everylittlesecret: (♪ More trouble's gonna find us)

[personal profile] everylittlesecret 2020-07-08 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
Just some death between passengers. I didn't witness it, and there was no big deal about it like back where we were. So it was deal with by other people. Like it should be.

[She ain't no cop. Maybe more of a coroner.]
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[personal profile] serrata 2020-07-08 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
... Well, if you're sure.

[ She doesn't think Nari would lie, of course, but that's the anxiety for you. ]

I just... I can't believe we're going to have to try and settle down here, at least until we go home. It's ridiculous.
everylittlesecret: (♬ Lie down in my head)

[personal profile] everylittlesecret 2020-07-08 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
It is. The worst part to me is I can't pick my roomies. There was some blond kid who left the train, some goody girl, and a weird blond. I don't really talk to them.

[Girl, be more social. Make some friends.]

I should be more open to the idea of letting people into friend circle... but it's kinda hard when I can just avoid it instead.
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[personal profile] serrata 2020-07-11 03:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I can't say I blame you. It'd be one thing if we were all here because we wanted to be, but when you've been pulled away from home and all the things you were doing... I think it's normal to be on edge.

[ You won't get her to latch onto ANOTHER sad little alternate timeline family, universe!!! ]

Hopefully now there's some people here from home we'll be able to settle in a bit better. ... but knowing us, probably not.
everylittlesecret: (♩ I'm your binocular)

[personal profile] everylittlesecret 2020-07-12 05:39 am (UTC)(link)
I can say that I already feel better just having you around.

[Yuuri is like the perfect person to have in a place like this. Family!!!]

My biggest wish is hoping my big sister doesn't show up. That would be a disaster.
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[personal profile] serrata 2020-07-12 02:36 pm (UTC)(link)
I can imagine... but don't worry about it. Even if anybody turns up looking to pick a fight with you, you know we'd keep you safe.

[ Yuuri's your big sister now. Doesn't matter that she's the younger woman here. Yuuri's your big sister now. ]
everylittlesecret: (♪ See the smoke)

[personal profile] everylittlesecret 2020-07-15 04:02 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't... know if she would want to fight... More like... I don't know. Maybe keep people away from me? I don't think she ever liked me much.

[Yuuri is a good big sister. This is acceptable.]
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[personal profile] serrata 2020-07-15 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
We'll be able to handle it. I'll just let her know that if she starts stirring up any kind of trouble, then I'll be having words with her.

[ M E N A C I N G. ]
everylittlesecret: (♩ I just wanna have you up in my head)

[personal profile] everylittlesecret 2020-07-16 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
.......

[Nari is sure Yuuri would take Roci down if she could, but,...]

Please be careful. I am pretty sure my sister might be an assassin.
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[personal profile] serrata 2020-07-16 08:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, there's no need to worry. I'm sure we won't come to blows or anything as dramatic as that. I'd just have to give everybody else a little tip off about her, just to make sure she doesn't cause any trouble.

[ master social manipulator: tenmyouji yuuri, apparently. ]
everylittlesecret: (♪ Oh no)

[personal profile] everylittlesecret 2020-07-19 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Well.... as long as you're careful about it. I don't want anyone to get hurt for me.

[Please don't ever get hurt for her.]
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[personal profile] serrata 2020-07-20 05:23 pm (UTC)(link)
You think I'd let myself get hurt? You've got so little faith in me, Nari.

[ Yuuri gives her a wry smile – her words are 100% self deprecating and she knows it. ]

But, really. Don't worry about me. I know if I don't look after myself then I'm setting a bad example.
everylittlesecret: (♬ Like the blood)

[personal profile] everylittlesecret 2020-07-22 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
I've got all the faith in the world in you, but I don't have any faith in the people here.

[Strangers scare her. Thanks, Airlocked. Thanks, her Earth. Mostly the latter is to blame.]

True. You are the onee-san of the group.
serrata: (kirara008)

[personal profile] serrata 2020-07-23 09:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Someone has to be.

[ And if it's going to be anyone, might as well be the literal, actual big sister. ]

I've just accepted my fate by this point. Keeping you all in line is why I'm here.
everylittlesecret: (♪ Oh won't you come into my head)

[personal profile] everylittlesecret 2020-07-28 11:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Just don't take on too much, okay? Don't wear yourself out in a place where you might be able to chill.

[This place felt weirdly like a vacation at times.]