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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!
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Gym

[personal profile] purifyings 2020-11-02 06:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nike wasn't certain when the next visit to a new world will be. But with there being one more platform stop, she supposes it shouldn't be too long now.

All the more reason to figure out which one of her powers will be usable and their weaknesses. She saw everything Thalas can do and her own potential when possessed. He did say he unlocked all of her powers even the taboo ones.

Nike will enter the gym with two buckets filled of water. Upon entering she'll notice someone already training. It was enough to get her eyes to sparkle upon noticing the white hair.]


Oh! You're pretty nimble, huh?

[He was slim, but never figured he had acrobatic skills. Unfortunately, Nike was still slightly self-conscious around Allen, it won't be long until an awkward smile appears.]

Sorry, sorry, I'm sure you weren't expecting to be watched. Um, do you mind if I stay or prefer if I come back later?
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Gym

[personal profile] mynameisallen 2020-11-03 01:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[Allen had landed on his feet before jumping slightly and turning around. he hadn't seen her there before, so he was honestly surprised, to say the least.]

Ah, yeah... I learned this type of thing from Mana. So I try and use it on missions and such. [The intended purpose was clown tricks really, but it can work for missions.]

You can stay. This carriage is for everyone after all, but I am curious as to what you are doing.
Edited 2020-11-03 13:33 (UTC)
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[personal profile] purifyings 2020-11-04 12:33 am (UTC)(link)
..Mana?

[Sounded more like a person's name than spiritual energy. It had to be the former than the latter. Actual spiritual energy could teach, but it's more complicated if her memory of the world and Thalas's teachings were any to go by.

Speaking of which, she'll turn to Allen with the same sheepish look as she...]


I could do cartwheels and maybe walk on my hands...sorta. At least, when I was a kid! [But!] I'm here to figure some stuff out. My magic. [How to explain her potential was now unlocked while all at once not admit most of it may be potentially unusable until she finds volunteers to help her...?] ...actually, it'd be too boring to explain, would you like to see a demonstration instead?
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[personal profile] mynameisallen 2020-11-07 10:28 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, he was the person who took me in when I was a kid.

[He had to chuckle for the most part because he really was kind of a brat back then, minus a few people who didn't like him.]

Those are still pretty good to have. I mean not so much being able to walk on your hands on missions... But the cartwheels would.

[A way to avoid an attack maybe. But soon his focus on what she was saying herself. Figure out her magic, hm?]

A demonstration would be lovely. Might be better than trying to explain it to me, honestly.
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i lost this tag! i am so sorry for the lateness!

[personal profile] purifyings 2020-11-29 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[Who took him in...? There was a part of her where she wanted to pry further, but decided against it after noticing his chuckle. She will smile softly, believing he was feeling nostalgic. Might be better to concentrate on the missions and such.]

I doubt I'll be able to move as fluidly as you do. I'm too much of a klutz. I lose my balance from just about anything these days.

[That and she can always glide or change into her spirit mode if things get too dangerous. A detail she'll keep to herself for the time being. She hopes it won't come down to it.

She doesn't want to rely on it. All the more reason to figure out her current power set. To trust her skills as a singer. It'll be important.

Standing over the buckets, Nike will kneel down, place her hands into the water, and begin to sing a song. In no time, a form will spring up and get out of the bucket, it was made of the water (it was transparent except for the sparkling yellow glow in their eye), and in no time there will be a small group of six water blobs surrounding her. Once she ran out of the water, she will rise (still singing), and begin to have the smaller creatures begin to find a partner to absorb which will create three even larger water forms looking down on Nike.

She will stare at them, noticing their bodies had a sparkle to them, realizing the spell may have purified the water used to create them. Interesting! However, once she stops singing, the creatures melt back into water which will have her sigh in disappointment.]


No wonder my throat was in so much pain the first time...

[More like when she was forced to sing, after begin possessed by her own dark subconscious and the evil spirit. Sighing some more, she'll turn to Allen apologetically.]

Sorry! That was actually one of my new abilities. I didn't know they couldn't retain their form without having to sing. How uncool, huh?
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[personal profile] mynameisallen 2020-11-30 10:23 am (UTC)(link)
I don't think it's uncool. You practiced and figured it out by doing as such. At least then you know the limitations of the ability.

[It was always a good thing to be able to figure out in his mind. Allen himself never really did as such until he was on missions and well the odds of him dying were high. People seem to figure it out in different ways.]

It's better here than actually on a mission or something.
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[personal profile] purifyings 2020-11-30 11:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Limitations. Nike will turn to the puddle of water deep in thought, remembering interesting details everyone informed her after fighting them the first time. But she needs to witness it. Or, at least, figure out how to properly control them.]

I don't know what to expect in missions. My powers are...odd when compared to other people's abilities. I'm only going by my gut feeling.

[And whatever knowledge she had about her powers because she is literally following it word-for-word. All in the hopes she doesn't end up accidentally killing more people.]

Mind doing me a favor, Allen? [With a small, almost forced smile.] Do you mind sparring with them? Just to test their limits?

[And for someone to know about her weaknesses if she ever loses control again.]
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[personal profile] mynameisallen 2020-12-02 02:25 pm (UTC)(link)
No one... really knows what to expect going into any kind of mission. You get the basic information, but usually that's about it.

[He was use to doing such things. Missions, patrols on other worlds for work, having to fight at any given moment because you just don't know what will happen at any time.]

What it is? [She was asking him for a favor, it made him a tiny bit curious to know what it could be. Was it a good thing or a bad thing? When she finally spoke he couldn't help but give a small and hopefully reassuring smile at least,]

If that is what you want, I'm okay with that.