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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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[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-11-06 01:01 pm (UTC)(link)
"A seal...?" Eva blinks, looking over the platform, then back to Allen. "I don't think so, but I also don't really know what's constitute a seal in your world, only mine. I can help you look if you want, though?"
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[personal profile] mynameisallen 2020-11-07 09:29 am (UTC)(link)
"I guess you'll see when I find her..." He was surprised she had even wondered off really. But then again she did have the juggling balls with her so maybe one rolled off or something and she went to follow.

As he looked around a little more he soon saw something out of the corner of his eye. "Ah there you are Popplio" he said finally clocking on to Popplio who was a little further down the way and coming back with the ball
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[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-11-11 07:51 am (UTC)(link)
The seal-like pokemon looks far more cartoony than Eva's used to seeing outside actual cartoons, but there's no mistaking the Alolan Starter.

"You're a trainer too?"

That... that made three of them on the Train now. "Are you from Jonouchi-kun's world, too?"
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[personal profile] mynameisallen 2020-11-11 02:27 pm (UTC)(link)
He paused, looking a little baffled for a moment before shaking his head slightly.

"The name doesn't ring much of a bell, so I'm going to have to say no."
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[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-11-14 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
On one hand, she's glad for another train, but on the other hand-

"Ah... Well, he's another trainer, but he has a Galarish ponyta and a wooluu, though they look more like your ashimari than my pokemon."

She means wooloo and popplio, but the first is an attempt to say the Galarish name and the second is because she's more familiar with the Yamatan name for popplio.
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[personal profile] mynameisallen 2020-11-16 09:36 am (UTC)(link)
He paused, he thinks he understands what she means. She assumed she means they are similar to the others but different from hers. Though that was just a guess on his part.

"I guess I will remember that if I ever do meet them. But it's interesting to see different ones, honestly. Shows the worlds can be different in many ways."
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[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-11-19 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, though it's not hard to miss them." They are on a train after all. "But, when it comes to all the differences, that's what just makes it more interesting too."
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[personal profile] mynameisallen 2020-11-20 09:48 am (UTC)(link)
He nodded slightly. "Though it does make me miss some of the friends I made. I'm happy I could get the friends back I have, but there is still at least one I miss." He just knows he needs to have the right amount of points, but he also needs to know that he has enough points if people need them too.
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[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-12-01 02:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"Do you think it'll be easy to get them back? I know for some of mine, it's..." She lets out a frustrated sigh. "Not possible right now. But, I'm hoping it'll be possible eventually."
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[personal profile] mynameisallen 2020-12-02 02:21 pm (UTC)(link)
"I don't know maybe...I mean the train seems to adapt and change both itself and with the shop, right? So in the future it's always possible, but nothing I could say 100%" He had replied, putting a hand behind his head. he liked to think that, but he knew it was hard to tell.
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[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-12-04 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
"True, and I wonder if I ask it enough it'll get the hint," there's a deadpan laugh at the end, but is worth a shot. She just has to keep asking and not give up.

"I think it's better that we don't 100% know the future... Makes life more exciting, right?"
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[personal profile] mynameisallen 2020-12-04 01:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"I mean maybe if we get enough people to bother it about the same thing..." He said it with a bit of humour behind it because in part he didn't know if that would actually work, but hey if it did...

"I mean yeah. Life would be too predictable, but I would like to at least understand certain aspects of my life personally."
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[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-12-06 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"Point." It is something to consider at the very least.

"I think everyone'd like that, honestly. I know I would."

Mostly just to confirm how much of a plaything she is for Fate, but details.
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[personal profile] mynameisallen 2020-12-29 06:34 pm (UTC)(link)
He nodded slightly. He would like to understand his situation for an example, but here and traveling there really was never a way to find that out, which was bothersome.

"But for now, not much we can do but keep carrying on here on the train. Which... I should really get to training. I haven't done so yet"
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[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2021-01-02 09:54 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah- and I should let you go that, yeah?"

She doesn't think he means his pokemon, given she's noted they don't seem to get stronger on the train.