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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2020-09-01 05:36 am
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A New Platform [Intro Post September]

On the Train

The days after the holiday on Jema’Grethy tick away until they are awoken one morning. "Good morning passengers, it is day one of the month of Horsehoe. 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. When the doors open it is to snow, crunchy beneath their feat and falling from the sky in a light flurry.

As usual the first to leave the train notice nothing as they walk silently, rucksacks on their backs, towards the barriers. Alice Liddell, Arataka Reigen, Dread Thunderstorm, Duo Maxwell, Fandaniel, Guy Cecil, Kaito Kuroba, Khardeen, Rainbow Dash, Sarai Thunderstorm, Victor Creed, Xiao Xingchen, Yuna, Yuuri Wakasa. They crunch through the snow, not stopping for anyone.

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, as snow flurries around them, coating the ground around them in white.

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 twenty five 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, with… teddy bear shaped luncheon meat being the main ingredient to be found. There are plenty of other staples including a lot of fish caught from their island holiday.

Those from blue team who go to investigate will find a box of lollipops. There is enough for the whole team, including new passengers. Join in your team's success!

A new carriage has been added, those that go to investigate will find a library. A double carriage it has a less formal, comfy downstairs fiction area and a more serious study library upstairs. It is devoid of books, though hopefully those who have bought books before will slowly begin to fill it.

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 braving the snow 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!
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[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2020-09-01 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Scorpia was in fact, in his way. He waited, somewhat patiently, leaning against a wall with his arms crossed.

"You have to use your ticket." He offered, blandly, in case she didn't know that while she was fumbling around.
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[personal profile] scorpionhugs 2020-09-01 11:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"Almost got it!" she replied - cheerfully, although at the moment the cheer might be a little forced. "Tiny pieces of paper are not exactly my - oh, come on -"

The ticket, having slipped out of her pincer, started wafting toward the floor; Scorpia at least had the reflexes to catch it pinned between the outer curve of her claw and the wall before it made it all the way to the ground. "Not exactly my greatest strength," she finished with a sigh.
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[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2020-09-01 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
He would guess that this was incredibly awkward for someone with pincers instead of hands.

"Do you want help?" He asked, instead of swooping in to do that. Senku wasn't exactly in a hurry, after all they were all trapped on the same train.
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[personal profile] scorpionhugs 2020-09-02 01:18 am (UTC)(link)
"That's really nice of you, thanks. I think I've got it," she said, shaking her head, as she maneuvered the ticket back into the pincer and tried again to swipe it. This time she managed to get the angle right, and she grinned in relief as the door opened. "I just need to practice, I'll get the hang of it."

Practice, or find a functional work-around. She was pretty sure she'd figure something out, though.

"Oh! I'm Scorpia, by the way," she added. "Are we neighbors? Or are you just passing through?"
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[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2020-09-02 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
"Sure." He said, but he was pretty patient, so she could take as long as she needed.

"Senku." He returned with a bit of a smile. "The room I stay in is two doors down that way." He gestured past her.

"So I guess we're neighbours."
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[personal profile] scorpionhugs 2020-09-04 06:42 am (UTC)(link)
"Great!" Scorpia stepped into the now-open door of her cabin, moving out of the corridor to give him room to get past. "I'll see you around, then."
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[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2020-09-04 11:53 am (UTC)(link)
"Sure." He said with a bit of a wave. "Let me know if you need anything, I guess."

Senku swiped his ticket in the door to his room.