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Entry tags:
- khardeen [ou],
- madoka kaname [ou],
- romeo [crau],
- ~x~arataka reigen [ou],
- ~x~ash [ou],
- ~x~conan edogawa [ou],
- ~x~curufin [crau],
- ~x~deadpool [ou],
- ~x~dread thunderstorm [ou],
- ~x~evie grimhilde [ou],
- ~x~feanor [ou],
- ~x~gwen stacey [ou],
- ~x~harry hook [ou],
- ~x~heiji hattori [ou],
- ~x~ignis scientia [ou],
- ~x~jessie custer [au],
- ~x~joscelin fitzthomas [crau],
- ~x~kaito kuroba [ou],
- ~x~kumoko [ou],
- ~x~lightning farron [ou],
- ~x~luke skywalker [au],
- ~x~maedhros [ou],
- ~x~maglor [ou],
- ~x~miles morales [ou],
- ~x~peter parker [ou],
- ~x~renee corbin [ou],
- ~x~sarai thunderstorm [ou],
- ~x~tony stark [ou]
A new platform [intro post September]
For those on the train
“Good morning passengers, it is day one of the month of Bassoon.” The train announces the morning the month changes. It seems the train counts months in days of thirty. Team Points have been updated on the system.
The day continues as most days do, chores, eating, getting ready for another day. But those who suspect that a change of month may bring something else are correct. It is only an hour or two later that there is another announcement.
“Shortly arriving into a designated void platform. Exit from void imminent.”
By now they should know to hold on as the train jerks and jolts. There is only fog outside the windows but the train soon comes to a stop. The doors hiss open.
As they exit into the fog they may notice Evie exiting from the luggage carriage door. Much like Hibiki the last time they were on a platform. She leaves the train, backpack on her back as she walks through the station. She heads no call, reacts to no words and cannot be stopped as she walks to the ticket barrier and disappears through it.
Strange. But even stranger still is that there on the platform that whole time is Evie. Dressed in purple, backpack on back, with her are others. Waiting for the train.
For new arrivals
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 your 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 very large, but it hold twelve figures all facing the tracks, all wearing similar clothing. The tracks stretch left and right into steam, or perhaps fog. Nothing can be seen to either side. There is a wall around the platform and the only entrance is a ticket barrier. It cannot be open, nor do there seem to be any staff.
What there is, is a train. Jet black and gleaming where it stands on the rails.Voidtrecker Express is emblazoned in the engine in gold. There is a hiss as the doors slide open.
Out step a selection of people, some less human than others, wearing clothes just like those worn by those on the platform.
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.
Once on board there is lots to explore. Passengers both old and new will hopefully be delighted to see the boredom of this train journey is somewhat alleviated by the introduction of a game carriage. Plenty of games, both familiar and new to play with your new travelling companions.
Each ICP shows the same message. If Red team go and look they will find a box in the luggage compartment that contains their prize. A dralite themed cake lolly each. There are enough for the new members of Red team too, share in your teams previous success!
The food stores have been topped up with new fresh food. Salmon has taken over as the primary ingredient of choice. Hopefully everyone likes fish!
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. For those who boarded two weeks ago they will know what is coming next.
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.
“Good morning passengers, it is day one of the month of Bassoon.” The train announces the morning the month changes. It seems the train counts months in days of thirty. Team Points have been updated on the system.
The day continues as most days do, chores, eating, getting ready for another day. But those who suspect that a change of month may bring something else are correct. It is only an hour or two later that there is another announcement.
“Shortly arriving into a designated void platform. Exit from void imminent.”
By now they should know to hold on as the train jerks and jolts. There is only fog outside the windows but the train soon comes to a stop. The doors hiss open.
As they exit into the fog they may notice Evie exiting from the luggage carriage door. Much like Hibiki the last time they were on a platform. She leaves the train, backpack on her back as she walks through the station. She heads no call, reacts to no words and cannot be stopped as she walks to the ticket barrier and disappears through it.
Strange. But even stranger still is that there on the platform that whole time is Evie. Dressed in purple, backpack on back, with her are others. Waiting for the train.
For new arrivals
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 your 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 very large, but it hold twelve figures all facing the tracks, all wearing similar clothing. The tracks stretch left and right into steam, or perhaps fog. Nothing can be seen to either side. There is a wall around the platform and the only entrance is a ticket barrier. It cannot be open, nor do there seem to be any staff.
What there is, is a train. Jet black and gleaming where it stands on the rails.Voidtrecker Express is emblazoned in the engine in gold. There is a hiss as the doors slide open.
Out step a selection of people, some less human than others, wearing clothes just like those worn by those on the platform.
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.
Once on board there is lots to explore. Passengers both old and new will hopefully be delighted to see the boredom of this train journey is somewhat alleviated by the introduction of a game carriage. Plenty of games, both familiar and new to play with your new travelling companions.
Each ICP shows the same message. If Red team go and look they will find a box in the luggage compartment that contains their prize. A dralite themed cake lolly each. There are enough for the new members of Red team too, share in your teams previous success!
The food stores have been topped up with new fresh food. Salmon has taken over as the primary ingredient of choice. Hopefully everyone likes fish!
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. For those who boarded two weeks ago they will know what is coming next.
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.
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Yes, it's a very good thing to keep Curufin entertained!
"He must have had a lot of time to think, while trapped in the Halls of Mandos. He started COOKING a few days ago? I remember from our childhood that he used to cook from time to time. And he was good at it. Is he still?" He smiles with tenderness to think of their father wanting to do something helpful.
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Mainly because he's been distracted by other things so far. Such as his FATHER BEING HERE.
"He knew what has happened since his death, Curvo. He was shown." But also, he holds up his right hand and shows his brother his scarred palm. It's a good day, ironically. The skin isn't an angry red today. "And I showed him this."
Maglor smiles a bit shyly. "He is. Despite the limited ingredients we have access to on board."
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Curufin was astonished to meet his father again, but overjoyed. The more troubling aspects of his relationship with his father haven't surfaced. So far, it's just been a pleasure to know his father is out of the Halls of Mandos and back in his right mind.
"They showed him what was happening in Middle-earth, while he was in the Halls and unable to do anything about it? I don't know whether to be glad or sorry. He needs to know what the consequences of his actions were, but still, to show him and then tell him he was sentenced to eternity in the Halls? That was cruelty."
He takes his brother's hand and touches the scar gently. "I didn't live long enough to know about this, but I found out about it later. The Silmarils rejected you and Nelyo."
He smiles back at Maglor. "Oh well, he was always good at using the ingredients at hand to make something interesting. Part of his great talent."
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This is a dream. Reunions that weren't meant to happen until the end of days. He's not about to shove any of them away for as long as he has them. "Maybe. Maybe that was what he needed, so to face what he'd caused to happen." And it seems to have helped?
He doesn't flinch from the gentle touch, only sighs and leans against his little brother. "Nelyo didn't live long enough to see them either."
The comment about Feanor's great talent earns Curufin another little grin. "And generally delicious!"
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Funny how these reunions were happening in spite of the intentions of those who were the guardians of Arda. "Maybe you're right, maybe father did need to know what mayhem resulted from his decisions after he was gone." And maybe it had helped?
Curufin lets him lean and keeps Maglor's hand in his own, holding it gently for as long as his brother will let him. "Poor Nelyo. It hurts my heart to think of how he ended. And it hurts my heart to think of you wandering alone, with none of us by your side."
His face brightens as Maglor responds cheerfully to Curufin's comment about their father's cooking. "I remember! He did have a gift for blending ingredients and flavors to create something delicious. And I'm sure he'll do the same for all three of his sons here on the VoidTrecker."
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Maglor's trying to do better. It's easier with family. But the topic still has him tense, though he doesn't move away from his brother, or reclaim his hand. He still looks away with a faint frown. "It's...easier here. Even if it's rather cramped at times." Especially with people making sure he eats!
He nods, frown softening and peeks at his brother. "I'm sure he will."
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Maglor will have all the help he needs, here with his family. "I don't doubt for a moment that it's easier here. So far as I can see, this train is organized to gather stragglers like you and me and Nelyo and Father, and give us something important to do. I guess we can stand the cramped quarters, so long as we get to experience the outdoors on the worlds we will visit."
He smiles at Maglor. "Especially since good food is provided courtesy of the train and our father."