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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2020-08-01 07:21 am

A New Platform [Intro Post August]

On the Train

"Good morning passengers, it is day sixteen of the month of Grasshopper. Points have been updated on the system and Voidtrecker Express lunch boxes are now available to buy."

They have indeed and everyone can spend the morning shopping, for lunch boxes or other items. 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. The sun beats down, a harsh, red glow heating the structure almost to the point of discomfort, although the train remains pleasantly cool. People might want to leave hoodies in their cabins.

As usual the first to leave the train notice nothing as they walk silently, rucksacks on their backs, towards the barriers: Alex Hashimoto, Ardyn, Basilton Pitch, Garrett, Gyro Gearloose, Heart, Higgs, Jack Harkness , Luke Skywalker, Merciless, Sam Bridges, Scintilla Caminus, Sven, Telli, Tokidoki Rikugou, Undyne and Wen Ning

But on the platform itself there are many new faces. Wearing polo shirts in four familiar colours, with an equally familiar array of expressions.

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 the oppressive, cloying heat hazing the air. The paving is sun-warm, and damp with water vapour.

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. They aren’t alone.

The platform, all pale paving and cement pillars, is not large and it holds thirteen 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 heat step a selection of people. Some are human, some are less so. Most are wearing the same uniform 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.

Once again it’s not all that long before the whistles blow 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 with more carrots, as well as other staples for the month. Those heading to the luggage carriage for their parcels will find some generic boxes labeled All Passengers. Inside they will find extra leather bound journals for those who have gotten to the end of theirs. There are also supplies of extra toiletries for passengers who are running low.

The big changes that passengers will notice is that the Quiet Coach and the Medical Coach now have two stories. The quiet coach has a whole extra five booths upstairs. The medical coach now has four recovery rooms whilst downstairs now holds two treatment rooms as well as a surgery bay.

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. 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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[personal profile] barenakedspirit 2020-08-13 10:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Don’t got a choice. [Galo says as he sits up and pulls on his coat, letting it hang open at the front. It’s the closest thing to wearing his gear he has right now. He shrugs.]

It’s gonna be weird but, just have to keep moving. It will all make sense eventually. [He did it once when his life burned down to the ground.]

Helps we got stuff we can already do to help out. I’ll be fine. Not the first time everything got thrown against the wall. Anyway, what are you planning to do now?
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[personal profile] stubbornhope 2020-08-18 08:16 am (UTC)(link)
[He's right. They have no choice in this matter. So the sooner than Satou accepts it and begins going with the flow, the better.

She locks her gun, even when the magazine is removed, and begins looking for a place to store it.]


I suppose I need to get familiar with my surroundings... Finding a food source should be my priority, huh?
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[personal profile] barenakedspirit 2020-08-20 03:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, I can show you where the kitchen is! [He stands up from his bunk and gestures to the door.]

There’s a big storeroom with an industrial freezer and some safety measures on it. A lot of different kinds of food we can make with the ingredients in that storeroom car.

[Galo grins,] If you’re hungry now I can make something. Did it for a friend of mine.
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[personal profile] stubbornhope 2020-08-23 06:37 am (UTC)(link)
Oh- Could you really?

[Satou stores the gun back on her leg holster for now, with the magazine slipping into a skirt pocket.]

I'm not a very good cook myself, so I'd appreciate it..! You'd be a lifesaver!
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[personal profile] barenakedspirit 2020-08-23 08:17 am (UTC)(link)
[He grins as he heads for the door.] Lucky for you that you’re rooming with Galo Thymos then! I’m not too bad in the kitchen and know my way around several recipes.

Just tell me what you want and I’ll make it happen! [He opens the door and nods once,] I’m not too shabby at brewing good tea or coffee too. Important stuff to know for a fire fighter. Team runs on both!
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[personal profile] stubbornhope 2020-08-24 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
That’s amazing... All I know from my job is fighting and paperwork.

[She’s selling herself short. Satou was a good diplomat and managed many programs. She didn’t have time to cook for herself, so never learned anything complicated.

But being humble is good! She bows to Galo;]


Thank you for looking out for me. I’ll do my best to repay you promptly.
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[personal profile] barenakedspirit 2020-08-25 02:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey, we're roommates and part of the same team here! No need to repay. [He says with the grin still on his face. Galo opens the door and pauses,] But if you really gotta...help someone else. Pay it forward!

[He steps through the door and holds it open.] And I can always teach you cooking if you want. I learned it early and I'm already teaching Lio.
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Wrap?

[personal profile] stubbornhope 2020-08-28 09:06 am (UTC)(link)
[Everyone here is so kind and positive. Satou hasn't felt this welcome in a long time... and it's been so long since she felt like she could rely on others.

She briefly looks surprised, but lets that expression fade to a soft and sincere smile.]


Yes! Please, teach me! Then I can pay it forward with food, too!

To~ the kitchen!
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Wrap!

[personal profile] barenakedspirit 2020-08-28 05:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah! To the kitchen! [He says with a laugh and together they'll start working on that cooking lesson.]