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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2020-10-01 05:30 am
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A New Platform [Intro Post October]

On the Train

"Good morning passengers, it is day sixteen of the month of Horsehoe. Points have been updated on the system and new stock is available."

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. The first thing they may notice is that this platform is inside a basic shelter, making it warmer than the last couple at least.

As usual the first to leave the train notice nothing as they walk silently, rucksacks on their backs, towards the barriers. Adora, Alex Hashimoto, Catra, Cloud Strife, Elizabeth Midford, Feanor, Gerome, Gladiolus Amicitia, Glimmer, Ifrit, Isabella D’Oro, Maru, Nari Reno, Noctis Lucis Caelum, Prompto Argentum, Scorpia, Siobahn Chereshei, SXT-2, Tamamo-no-Mae, Tony Stark, Uta, Zidane Tribal

But on the platform itself there are many new faces. Wearing hoodies in all four colours 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 gloomy, even without the steam and fog. They are in a wooden building, open to the tracks on one side. It in a creaky shelter, cobwebs hang from the rafters and there is a peculiar whistle as wind finds its way through the cracks.

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 nineteen 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 gloom 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.

A new carriage has been added, those that go to investigate will find a room full of lockers, designated as the Armoury. Even for passengers without weapons it is somewhere to secure possessions. There are instructions on how to use the lockers and enough for everyone to claim one.

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!
herarrows: (Heraldic)

[personal profile] herarrows 2020-10-22 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
"I suppose so. I haven't been around for very long, at least." Not so new but new enough to not understand anything.

"I'm a Herald, although I don't expect that means much to you. It doesn't to anyone else I've met so far."
achickenformylove: (mdzs 33)

[personal profile] achickenformylove 2020-10-22 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
[Yes that is probably far easier than trying to explain it. To be honest, he's not the best to explain it besides "push button, stuff happens". He wouldn't have any clue to explain how it happens]

Yes, I believe so. Come. We can get some tea now. Afterwards, I can take you to see the rabbits.

[He had rabbits. Of course he had rabbits]
hotheadwarmheart: (Dorky)

[personal profile] hotheadwarmheart 2020-10-22 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
[Lea is too surprised to be let go of for a moment to try and catch Wormmon himself, but luckily the Digimon's friend is on the ball and the caterpillar is saved from a sudden and likely unpleasant meeting with the train platform.

He sighed and shook his head, but smiled.]


Enthusiastic little friend you've got there.
alchemists: (Maria stop lecturing on strength)

[personal profile] alchemists 2020-10-22 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
My personal recommendation is the garden, it's very quiet and peaceful.

[ Peaceful when Zetta isn't yelling at least. ]
hotheadwarmheart: (Dorky)

[personal profile] hotheadwarmheart 2020-10-22 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
"Actually she prefers sweets," Lea said. "So probably more the fashion thing. She's honestly really talented when it comes to making clothes."

"I may have to ask her to pull the webs up a few inches though; not sure when she made 'em all, but as it is, I'm tall enough that I have to duck almost all the time in there."
so_dark_a_road: (in the unmeasured night #3)

[personal profile] so_dark_a_road 2020-10-22 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
"Maybe not, but Morgoth tricked the Valar into letting him out, by pretending to be contrite. If it wasn't an escape, it certainly was a clever ruse."

He smiles at her as she pats his hand.

"If Father asked Námo how likely it was that he'd be set free -- and he did ask while he was still in the Halls -- then he must have been thinking about returning to the land of the living and how he might live a new life. So, he must have begun to miss life long before he arrived here." Curufin's two cents' worth, anyway.

"Do you really think that someday we'll return to Arda?"
hotheadwarmheart: (Small smile)

[personal profile] hotheadwarmheart 2020-10-22 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
"Should be able to, yeah," Lea said. "Maybe not every night, but definitely more often. Hopefully our roommates don't mind the loss of space." Because with space at such a premium, even the tiny freezer took up enough to be noticeable.
nobodys_puppet: (soft smile)

[personal profile] nobodys_puppet 2020-10-22 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
She nodded. "Now we just need to figure out where and when, right?"
achickenformylove: (mdzs 56)

[personal profile] achickenformylove 2020-10-22 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
"I suppose so. It seems that this is what the train is counting on."

Luckily there weren't too many people who refused to assist.

"It is good to have met so many kind people."
kingcat: (This shit's exhausting)

[personal profile] kingcat 2020-10-22 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
Is he blushing? No, that definitely can't be why his cheeks suddenly feel like they've caught fire. It's the first time he's ever made someone laugh without them laughing at him, and it does strange things to his chest.

So when she says she's an artist, he digs a hand into his pocket and produces a pair of pencils, gently used on one end and slightly gnawed on the other. "You can draw curses on the outside of the train," he suggests.
magicurls: (questions)

[personal profile] magicurls 2020-10-22 03:37 am (UTC)(link)
"...it does feel that way."

Mami lets out a small whimper, but she's trying so hard to control herself.

"We've lost something we can never replace. And nothing can totally make that better. But...we're not alone, going through it."
myblueskies: (big brother)

[personal profile] myblueskies 2020-10-22 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
Romeo grinned and handed over a whole handful of green colouring tools that he had been gathering.

"Okay Wormmon! Do you know how to write it?" He tried to think how to write Ken, he thinks he knows it. It's not a tricky name!

He starts finding purples for Wormmons name and then some other colours, he's not sure what colour the other names should be.
knifewithnoname: (serious)

I am so sorry

[personal profile] knifewithnoname 2020-10-22 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
"Well that did be being stupid of you." She wrinkled her nose. Taking pity on someone, there was no way that wouldn't go wrong. That was a spy. That was always a possibility.

And now they were all dead. A harsh lesson he had learned.
knifewithnoname: (yeah I'm not buying that)

[personal profile] knifewithnoname 2020-10-22 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
"That do be being true." She agreed. Some people deserved more than just stabbing.

She tilted her head though, "Who did you be being punishing? The people who did be hurting you?"

She remembered about what Alice had told her on the mountain. Had she stabbed all those people?
knifewithnoname: (serious)

[personal profile] knifewithnoname 2020-10-22 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
She took another bite of cheesecake and tilted her head at Mami.

"Did there be someone you did be knowing well who did be leaving?"

Because Mami looks... Like she is hurting too. More than looks. She can feel it, in her head. It's hard to split the feelings from the emotions that are hers, but the part she associates with Mami is hurting too.
knifewithnoname: (much thinking)

Re: Games

[personal profile] knifewithnoname 2020-10-22 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
No one else could hug her. They would get stabbed. Even Peter grabbing her makes her stiffen, but it is Peter. She doesn't hurt Peter.

She goes limp, the fight and anger leaving her in a rush as she slumps in his arms. Because this is Peter. He's lost Tony too and it will be hurting him. More than it is hurting her. Because she is strong and he is a leaky eyed baby. But also because he knows Tony better, they come from the same world.

"Peter..." She whispers. "I will no be being mad if you do be going leaky eyed."

It was allowed. Sometimes. She could be strong for him.
longforgottenpromise: (confused)

[personal profile] longforgottenpromise 2020-10-22 04:50 am (UTC)(link)
"I liked talking to him." He said, still stroking Inigo's hair. "I am glad I got to meet him."

Someone from Inigo's world, even if he hadn't stayed very long.

Where people went, why they left, these were all worrying questions. But Taiki focused on Inigo. To try and give him comfort.
so_dark_a_road: (green army jacket)

[personal profile] so_dark_a_road 2020-10-22 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
"People will sometimes deny until they die. Not good." He shook his head in puzzlement. Even though he did understand, having almost done it himself a time or two in his own world.

"Ah, I see. It was the vampire who died, not the doctor. How did he kill her? And how did he know what would kill a vampire?"
Edited 2020-10-22 05:13 (UTC)
strawberryprotector: (laidback)

[personal profile] strawberryprotector 2020-10-22 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
"I..." Ichigo lets out a breath. "I violate probably several laws of existence. I'm a human, because I was born in the living world and my family is still there. I'm part hollow because of hollow energy that poisoned my mother years before I was born. I'm part Quincy, because that's what she was. And I'm part soul reaper because my Dad was a soul reaper captain before giving up his power to seal away the hollow energy that was killing my mother." He couldn't help the awkward half smile on his face. He was sure that was just utterly confusing.
consider8: (Infuri8)

[personal profile] consider8 2020-10-22 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
Well... yes. But I got better.

Almost got splatted permanently though. Almost, but I didn't.

Can humans come back to life?
strawberryprotector: (Amused Zangetsu)

[personal profile] strawberryprotector 2020-10-22 05:48 am (UTC)(link)
"Humid, gross, 'n cold." Zangetsu wrinkled his nose. "Like a hurricane without the rain. 'Cause it only rains when King's sad."
goingthroughaphase: (pic#13971957)

[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2020-10-22 06:15 am (UTC)(link)
Well, we're all stuck here together, so we might as well try to help each other out, right? And we're all just trying to learn as much as we can about the situation we're in.
strawberryprotector: (smile)

[personal profile] strawberryprotector 2020-10-22 06:17 am (UTC)(link)
"Do you know how to read braille? I can try and print it in that for you."

The question about his father made Ichigo shrug a little. "I guess he thought it would prepare me for fighting corrupted spirits called hollows. He knew I would need to eventually."
goingthroughaphase: (pic#14105706)

[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2020-10-22 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
"Uh...yeah." She shrugs a little. "It's uh...kind of complicated."
strawberryprotector: (smile)

[personal profile] strawberryprotector 2020-10-22 06:19 am (UTC)(link)
"Grimmjow Jagerjaques. And yeah, becoming a hollow sucks a lot. I've almost done it twice." Though technically the second time he had fully gone hollow until he'd been healed, what with the gaping chest wound.