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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!
adregem: (is that real information?)

[personal profile] adregem 2020-10-03 06:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"Huh? What did you just say?"

Roland turns to him, adjusting his seat as the sheets crumple in the movement. He's not completely stuck on the page that he misses...something, evidently. The high higgledy is squealing in a loud, upwards lilt - Hiig! Pig! Piggle! - and has started to wave its arms around from side to side in an admittedly, adorable sway. Tidus meanwhile, is screaming about coral of all things, which Roland merely replies; "I think it might be shells. According to this, higgledies aligned to water are usually fond of colorful, rare shells." He re-reads the sentence, then looks like he doubles back on a mistake, not knowing Tidus already has his answer. "Oh, no. Hold on. It could be secret ingredients too..."

It's enough of a statement to draw a reply from the magical creature, though it's already engaged fully in its new master's enthusiasm.

'Hig! Coral is what I'm looking for! Shells are only snacks! Corals from a strange new world, corals from the deepest oceans, or the dark dark Abyss! Grateful! I will wait for your offering! Young sojourner, I like indeed!'

Its dance resumes. Roland is none the wiser, though is distracted by the squealing its making overtly, but none of the meaning coming through for him. Enough to throw both of them a curious look, the book slowly lowered.

What?
Edited 2020-10-03 18:58 (UTC)
blitzcheer: (hand onnnn HIP!!!!)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-10-03 07:02 pm (UTC)(link)
The little guy returns to his dancing, and it's a fact: Tidus is charmed. This higgledy knows what he wants and he's gonna have all the fun talking about it! A smile growing on Tidus's face, too distracted when Roland voices his first admission of confusion. But after the news about the shells, Tidus waves a hand.

"They want coral - shells are snack food!" he explains. "So I gotta get coral first--and some snacks too," he says, looking back to his new little friend. "You gotta have both. Sometimes you just want a small bite to eat!"

Clearly this explains everything, and Tidus isn't forgetting or leaving out any details.
only_one_wei: (Default)

Train

[personal profile] only_one_wei 2020-10-03 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[Uncle glomps. You know he's missed them and now here Jin Ling is, being hugged from behind by his favorite uncle who has never tried to kill him.]

Wah! It is you! Jin Rulan!
loveandduty: (20)

Departure

[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-10-03 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
"I guess someone lost someone today?"

While he might always be grumpy, she hasn't really noticed all that much, but since today was platform day people leaving was usually the reason people were in sad moods usually at the end of the day.
gundamofthedesert: (smiling)

[personal profile] gundamofthedesert 2020-10-03 07:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"The pamphlet is definitely a good resource. I haven't looked at it recently to see if there have been any updates to it."

He smiled at the trust that Zechs had in the information they would provide. "If you have any questions still, I'd be happy to try and answer them. Do you want to get some tea?"
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Platform

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-10-03 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
The tall elf with the long blond hair in intricate braids is also wearing purple. He is also the source of the warm sunny glow that surrounds them.

"This is a pickup point for the VoidTrecker Express. You've been conscripted," he said sympathetically.

Glorfindel smiled down at him. "My name is Glorfindel and I am one of the Team Leaders for the Purple Team." He indicated their matching outfits.
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[personal profile] winterforecast 2020-10-03 07:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Alexis raises a single eyebrow. Honestly, if she had less experience in multiversal bullshit, she would be freaking out a lot harder over this.]

...huh.

If you remember us being "friends" or whatever for a year from your perspective, I guess you must be from the proper timeline's future from my point of view then, nya.

I have to ask, nya: why the hell are you calling me "Asuka?"
winterforecast: (>:<)

[personal profile] winterforecast 2020-10-03 07:51 pm (UTC)(link)
The vermin is right. I'm really not nice, nya, and I'm honestly in an incredibly foul mood right about now.

So I'd suggest that you stop bothering me so I can go murder whoever is behind all this hot nonsense.

[Okay, maybe she is intentionally antagonizing Ken now. His type is always so fun to mess with.]
achickenformylove: (mdzs 56)

[personal profile] achickenformylove 2020-10-03 07:53 pm (UTC)(link)
No, not all that convinced. About as much as her being convinced he was okay after WuXian disappeared.

"Is there anything I can do for you?"

He knew it wouldn't help in terms of bringing her husband back, but it could make her feel a bit better.
10billionpercent: (Huh?)

[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2020-10-03 07:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"This isn't a weapon." Senku complained a bit. "Unless it's a tree in which case, completely get where its coming from here."

That was a bit more complicated then if his tools were going to be considered weapons it would limit what he could carry in it and he'd have to pick and choose wisely.

"I'm never going to use it in a fight though, it's for chopping wood." He said, as though that didn't need to be said. What kind of a person would use an axe who wasn't some kind of horror film murderer?

He took a slow breath to relax. Somewhere safe. He couldn't help but think of the safest place he knew - the observatory - and he closed his hand, imagining he'd stored it on the work bench, and it vanished.

"Huh." He hummed. "Cool." Senku grinned. "Can the Mentalist use this?"
deductiongeek: (oi)

[personal profile] deductiongeek 2020-10-03 08:01 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah, that would be mostly my fault." Conan smirks a little, clearly not remorseful at all on that point. "I've been here a long time, and I've had lots of points to spend on books. It helps with the boredom while we're traveling."

And he liked mysteries.

"Mmm, lots of people have been able to get very specific books they asked for. Either by title or by topic."
purifyings: (009)

[personal profile] purifyings 2020-10-03 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Her face will brighten up after being given permission to pet the cute holy spirit. She'll slowly extend her hand to pet him behind the ears. There'll be an apologetic tone in her voice, "I wish I had some with me right now. I think it may have disappeared when our world became pitch black. After reality was distorted to complete darkness...."

Guilt will be evident in her face, adding, "...it was my fault it happened, I'm sorry."
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[personal profile] barenakedspirit 2020-10-03 08:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Yep. [He pops the p, then sets his hands on his hips.]

This train goes to other worlds to help them. Be nice if it asked first but, yeah. Blue team tends to get defend this or save this kind of missions. The heavier stuff. You can go with different teams on missions or I guess not do it at all.

[He gestures with one hand towards the train.] We try to keep it organized. But we're needing more healers, docs, and field medics. ...I think one of blue team's leads just went for that barrier today.

Not sure who tries to keep things organized now.
winterforecast: (Yelling)

i almost went with a more comedic bent for this tag but nyalexis is too pissed for that

[personal profile] winterforecast 2020-10-03 08:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[One may think that a catgirl with such an overblown ego would be vulnerable (for double damage) to comedic pratfalls involving water.

Unfortunately, that is not the case with Alexis.

The water is frozen midair, splits into shards, and is volleyed at all the Prinnies while she casually slices the bucket in half with her claws before falling on Zetta with yowling fury.

Oh dear.]
purifyings: (pic#13781621)

[personal profile] purifyings 2020-10-03 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
It makes someone feel sick, huh? Nike could not help keep the detail in mind after hearing this. She will try her best to keep her gaze away; however, she was still able to feel and hear it. The same sounds, the same emotions -- those of chaos -- pulling her once more. Could it be with nothing to connect to her senses were trying to find anything to connect with?

After coughing some more, then clearing her throat, she'll ask in a weak tone, as though she hasn't recovered from her coughing fit just yet, "...can't you feel it pulling you?" A pause, trying to clear her throat some more, "The feeling to look outside. The chill. The sounds?"
winterforecast: (Grrrr)

Re: TRAINING....

[personal profile] winterforecast 2020-10-03 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[Alexis levels a withering, sardonic glare at Yuume.]

Do you really think I give a singular damn about this damn train?

[Ah, moody teenagers.]
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[personal profile] winterforecast 2020-10-03 08:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Good to know. I mean, worst case scenario we all would've starved to death and the train would've resurrected us.

Sure, it would've sucked, but it's not like we would've died.

[Alexis has her priorities in order, apparently.]

And I wanted to get into the engine so I could threaten this train into turning us around and taking us all back home.
irrationally: (tell me what's my destination)

exploring the train

[personal profile] irrationally 2020-10-03 08:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The first time he passes by, Alice thinks very little of it, and just continues to sip her cup of tea.

But then he passes by a second time. And a third. And a fourth. Even the second time wouldn't have been so strange, but what is this boy doing that he keeps wandering back and forth like some restless puppy? Seriously, how is anyone supposed to enjoy their cup of tea like this!

So when Jin Ling passes by a fifth time, Alice speaks up, sounding very unimpressed. ]


What are you doing?
winterforecast: (>:<)

[personal profile] winterforecast 2020-10-03 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)
I'D SAY TRYING TO TRIP ME IS JUST AS BAD, NYA!

[Alexis's tail is twitching wildly as she turns on Waver, hissing.]
fionnuisce: (inside my chest)

[personal profile] fionnuisce 2020-10-03 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
And shoving past a guy with one good leg, that's acceptable on whatever planet you come from?
winterforecast: (The Peanut Gallery Can Stop Talking Now)

[personal profile] winterforecast 2020-10-03 08:50 pm (UTC)(link)
It is when I have tanuki to murder, nya!
aluciner: (he shook afraid)

[personal profile] aluciner 2020-10-03 08:51 pm (UTC)(link)
"Maru used to be here to even it out, but." Ronan shrugs. There's no point in dwelling on that. Maru's gone and it's gonna fuck Madoka up. He's gonna go back to mostly keeping to himself and rarely being in the cabin, especially now that he can just go bother Adam. "Madoka's 14 and Ple Two is 11."

He doesn't even have to think about that, which is the singular benefit of having an almost eidetic memory: anything that Ronan sees more than once is something he can recall almost instantly. Everyone's ages are listed on the roster, so Ronan just takes casual note of the information whenever he's checking to make sure nobody he knows has arrived.
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[personal profile] winterforecast 2020-10-03 08:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Too bad you're stuck with me then, nya, because I guarantee that I will get antsy in the middle of the night.

[Is that a sincere warning, a threat, or a joke? Who knows.]
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[personal profile] purifyings 2020-10-03 08:54 pm (UTC)(link)
The way those people left will remind her of the way she appeared -- being surrounded by a thick blanket of fog. Nike could, while all at once, could not believe her eyes. But for the time being, she'll return her attention to the individual by her side, realizing,

"You're close to your father." Why did it sound as though she wasn't close to her own? To be fair, she did love her father while all at once she wasn't raised by him. "Do you come from a large or small family?" asked next, trying to erase her earlier statement.

With a somewhat wary smile, Nike will simply nod, "....unfortunately. It was for the good of my country and my family. I left....hoping it'd hurt less, but a lot of misunderstandings were formed." Like brainwashing her fiance, kidnapping her, and other issues. But she will brighten up a bit, "I can. I hope it'll help as much as it did me when it was sung to me." Even if it may not hold the same sentimental value, being she was singing to a complete stranger, but she was going to put her entire heart into the performance.
winterforecast: (Default)

[personal profile] winterforecast 2020-10-03 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, I'm well aware, but it's either this or I rip out an actual person's guts and I think you'd prefer the former.

[...yeah, she's dead serious.]