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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2020-11-01 05:36 am

A New Platform [Intro Post November]

On the Train

The morning after the Halloween party passengers are once again woken by a familiar voice.

"Good morning passengers, it is day one of the month of Imagination. 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. But through the fog comes sunshine, causing patches where the light shines down to warm the concrete. Looking up passengers will not be able to see the sun through the fog, or much of the sky at all.

As usual the first to leave the train notice nothing as they walk silently, rucksacks on their backs, towards the barriers. Bryn Pendragon, Bucky Barnes, Colden Rollins, Elena, Fai D Flourite, Jiang Yanli, Juliette d'Aubigniy, Misa, Peter Parker, Samata Mahto, Satou Kuroneko, The Doctor, Tohru Mutou, Zuko, 10 Vigilant Gaze Purges The Horizon. They all walk silently and do not look back as they disappear through the barriers and into the fog beyond.

But on the platform itself there are 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 the thick fog, penetrated by beams of light. As their eyes adjust they will see they are on a platform, behind them are a set of barriers and in front of them is a single track.

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 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 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.

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 and Honey is the newest ingredient, jars of honey stock the shelves and the ICP's in the kitchen have recipe ideas for the month.

A new carriage has been added, those that go to investigate will find a small but function-able spa, complete with a small hot tub and even a steam room. It is a relaxing room with sun lamps and relaxing music or nature sounds available through the ICP. There are a couple of massage tables, with a course for how to give massages for those eager to learn.

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 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!
iamnotgod: Webmind projecting a smile. The robot is wearing an orange hoodie. (A smile!)

Special prompt~

[personal profile] iamnotgod 2020-11-01 01:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Takato can find Webmind in the Kitchen today; someone had ordered extra food in the shop today, and so he's tasked himself with making sure all is in order both here and in Stores.

But he always has time for his friends, and as soon as he hears footsteps he turns to face the boy.

"Well, hello, Takato; what do you have on your mind today?"
dreamtamer: (pic#14420600)

[personal profile] dreamtamer 2020-11-01 04:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"We talked before about how the train might be sad, right? I want to try and make friends with it. And Guilmon does too"
iamnotgod: Webmind projecting a smile. The robot is wearing an orange hoodie. (A smile!)

[personal profile] iamnotgod 2020-11-01 05:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"By going into the Network, you mean?"

Webmind remembered that discussion well.

He nodded.

"Did you want to try it using this car's ICP, then?"

Though if they preferred doing so elsewhere, well - he certainly could take a break from this work!
dreamtamer: (pic#14420703)

Somehow I missed which plot you were referring to.

[personal profile] dreamtamer 2020-11-02 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, I guess we talked about that too. I'm still not really sure if the train has enough of a network to make a Digital World. But I guess we could try?"
iamnotgod: Webmind projecting a smile. The robot is wearing an orange hoodie. (A smile!)

S'awright.

[personal profile] iamnotgod 2020-11-02 03:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"There is no harm in trying simply talking, first," Webmind said.

"Where did you plan on doing that?"
dreamtamer: (daydreams)

Maybe plan on doing the other plot next time, when theres a little more development toward it?

[personal profile] dreamtamer 2020-11-03 12:18 am (UTC)(link)
"I don't know. Maybe at the ICP? Can it hear us there?"
iamnotgod: Webmind projecting a smile. The robot is wearing an orange hoodie. (A smile!)

Sure! Though Ken seems to have revealed a hitch in that idea...

[personal profile] iamnotgod 2020-11-03 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes."

Webmind had had it confirmed through the grapevine that the train 'heard' everything typed into the ICPs in some way, shape, or form.

"Were you going to use the Feedback page, or try something more novel?"
dreamtamer: (pic#14420687)

Yeah.... Might end up planning something else.

[personal profile] dreamtamer 2020-11-07 12:28 am (UTC)(link)
Takato looks at him, a little confused.

"I was going to talk to it. Guilmon wants to talk to it too."
iamnotgod: Webmind projecting a smile. The robot is wearing an orange hoodie. (A smile!)

o7 Aye.

[personal profile] iamnotgod 2020-11-07 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
"Just out loud, then."

It wouldn't be the strangest option possible - to him, that would have to be when he'd helped Najaran put out offerings to the train in the various cars - but it was novel so far as he was aware.

"I'll let you lead the way, Takato."