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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.
faithfulson: (You gotta be kidding)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2019-09-05 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
He. Got bit. By a radioactive...

...

What?

"How...?" he began, before faltering, not even sure how to even respond to that information. "How are you alive?" he finally blurted out, absolutely boggled.
hashtagparkerluck: (thumbs up)

[personal profile] hashtagparkerluck 2019-09-05 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh! I was on a field trip and a spider bit me and I found out later it was radioactive. I'm not too sure why I didn't just die but instead it like did something weird to my DNA so now I can stick to stuff and I'm really strong." He explains as if that was a perfectly normal thing.
faithfulson: (Soft and simple)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2019-09-12 12:18 am (UTC)(link)
Luke wanted to protest, to say that was impossible... but after a moment, he just let out a soft laugh, shaking his head.

"I guess that makes as much sense as the Force does," he replied. Which was to say, neither thing made sense, just that it was. "And what do you do with these 'spider powers'?"
hashtagparkerluck: (491)

[personal profile] hashtagparkerluck 2019-09-16 08:37 am (UTC)(link)
Peter would argue because the Star Wars fan in him is bound and determined to defend the force and how it works with everything he has, plus the science nerd in him wants to start talking about genetic mutation but he doesn't. Instead he focuses on the question about him and just offers a nervous shrug.

"Fight crime, mostly. Defend Queens and all that... uh, Queens is where I'm from." He explains hurriedly. "I mean that's not to say that I only defend Queens-It's just where I'm usually hanging around cause-curfews and what not. But sometimes I make it over to Brooklyn and defend that too."
faithfulson: (Looking out)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2019-09-17 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
Luke raised an eyebrow when Peter said he defended queens, and it was probably fortunate he clarified that was a town and not actual people. A small smile came to his face, having absolutely no idea what he was talking about, but enjoying it nevertheless.

"Is that a big area?" he asked, hoping the young man would relax a little. He seemed really nervous.
hashtagparkerluck: (what was my combination?)

[personal profile] hashtagparkerluck 2019-10-02 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Peter's always nervous. It's part of being a teenager and also just part of being Peter Parker. He can hide it sometimes but for the most part, it's probably best to assume he's always nervous about everything.

"Yeah! Pretty big. It's right on the outskirts of a much bigger area-which I go there sometimes but not nearly as often-but patrolling Queens like a few hours every day after school is like a whole thing 'cause even with Spider-Man around people try to do bad things. Plus I still have to do homework later."