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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!
marriedanidiot: (Default)

[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-11-25 02:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Nerdanel coos at the thought. "How sweet! Now I wish I could have seen them. It makes sense, as you say."
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[personal profile] achickenformylove 2020-11-25 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
"I wish you could have as well. They were good friends." He smiled, looking down at Little Rabbit. "Maybe he will make another bird friend at some point."

He wondered sometimes if Little Rabbit remembered Aoi. He'd look up sometimes hearing someone walk by the dining room when he was there with WangJi, but there was no telling if it was because of the sound or because he was waiting for something else.
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[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-11-26 12:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"I hope so!" She smiles. "I will have to sketch them, if so. I wonder how much he can remember? He clearly knows you well, but I wonder if he remembers Aoi."
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[personal profile] achickenformylove 2020-11-26 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"I will let you know if he makes another bird friend. I have wondered that as well. He sometimes seems like he's looking for something, but if that's Aoi or just hearing a sound, I do not know. But he has a friend now to keep him company."
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[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-11-27 02:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"That is true."

She reaches over to pet ears softly.

"Perhaps I should sketch the two of them!"
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[personal profile] achickenformylove 2020-11-27 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
"I would appreciate that. I know that they won't really know about it, but I'm sure they'd like it if they knew."

Little Rabbit was definitely happy there, settling in for pets.
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[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-12-01 08:11 am (UTC)(link)
"I will start on some preliminary sketches then"

She promises him with a smile. "They are so sweet together, as you and your beloved are"
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[personal profile] achickenformylove 2020-12-01 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
He smiled faintly. "Thank you. I know that the rabbits would be happy to pose for you to sketch or at least for reference."

They liked people being in the greenhouse it seemed. WangJi had noticed they were always curious when someone came in, more so when they had the intention to stay a while.
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[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-12-02 03:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"They really are very comfortable with people." She smiles. "A credit to your care!"
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[personal profile] achickenformylove 2020-12-02 10:05 pm (UTC)(link)
"Thank you. If we ever have the chance, I'd like to show you the warren I have in the Cloud Recesses."

So many bunnies.
marriedanidiot: (Default)

good ending do you think?

[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-12-03 01:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"I hope to have that chance, one day!"
achickenformylove: (mdzs 1)

Yep, I think it's a good place for that.

[personal profile] achickenformylove 2020-12-03 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)