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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2019-09-01 07:34 am

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.
blueberryprincess: found on tumblr (excuse me?)

[personal profile] blueberryprincess 2019-09-04 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a dangerous book that I'll be keeping with me.

[ And that's that. She tilts her head towards his bag, hoping to change the subject. ]

What did you get?
bighookenergy: (hook me)

[personal profile] bighookenergy 2019-09-04 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
How boring.

[ Fiiiine.

It's a good subject change anyway, because he pulls his bag down to start rifling through it. Clothes that aren't his, underwear, pajamas. A few other things that don't pose much interest at the moment, especially once he sees the glint at the bottom. He pulls it out with a flourish and a grin, relieved at the edges. ]

A-ha! Look what we have here.
blueberryprincess: found on tumblr (unsure)

[personal profile] blueberryprincess 2019-09-04 10:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She doesn't even look to see what it is. It's in the tone of his voice. He has his hook. Evie has her best friends spellbook. She also still looks pretty stressed out at this whole situation, reorganizing her bag quickly, setting the book in the middle and placing more stuff on top. Shouldering the bag again, she looks around and watches the people very carefully. Something's bothering her about the people in particular and it's enough to ensure she won't be straying too far from Harry. ]

Has anyone here said they've met you before?

[ GUESS WHAT HER DAY HAS CONSISTED OF, HARRY?! ]
bighookenergy: (Default)

[personal profile] bighookenergy 2019-09-04 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He waves around the hook a little just for good measure before answering her. ]

No?
blueberryprincess: found on tumblr (Default)

[personal profile] blueberryprincess 2019-09-05 12:22 am (UTC)(link)
I have. A few people know me from before, but I don't remember being here.

[ She's leaning very hard to very Bad Spell, here. Hesitant to even move from her spot, she's still looking from person to person as they all head to the train and then the pull to board just gets worse. She starts moving towards the train, checking to see if Harry's following. Later, she'll realize it might not be the best thing that the has the hook, but...maybe if this is a trap, they might need it.

That's not a thought Evie wants to entertain. At all. She watches all the people as she moves, noting the various colors and ages and looks of each person. Some look like this is old news, some look just as lost as Evie feels.

Neither of these details help her feel even remotely better about the situation, so she does what she does best. She straightens up, refuses to show any fear or anxiety or any of her stress, and she heads on. If they're going to find answers, it'll be on that train. She hopes.
]

bighookenergy: (do you really want to do that?)

[personal profile] bighookenergy 2019-09-05 12:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He pulls a face at that; it just sounds terrible. Disorienting. Definitely something he's glad he's not dealing with, it's bad enough getting used to everything in the first place.

Regardless, when she starts moving he trails after her like a lost puppy, mostly because he's got nothing better to do and no direction in mind. If she's got one that's something, at least, and he can work with it. ]


Train it is, I guess.