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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2020-12-01 06:00 am

A New Platform [Intro Post December]

On the Train

It's only been a couple of days since the Voidtrecker Express took to the void once more, and many of the passengers are still recovering and recuperating after a very hectic end to their latest mission. Nevertheless, they are awoken by a familiar message.

"Good morning passengers, it is day sixteen of the month of Imagination. Points have been updated on the system."

They have indeed, and everyone can spend the morning shopping. Those who have been on the train for 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 the windows fill with the fog that means they are at a platform. It is warm outside with a pleasant breeze that flows down the platform, rustling the light spread of leaves that litter the floor.

As usual the first to leave the train notice nothing, walking silently, rucksacks on their backs, towards the barriers. Akemi Homura, Alfred the Poisoner, Donatello Versus, Chie Satonaka, Joscelin Fitzthomas, Ronan Lynch, Rose Tyler, Tangle the Lemur, Trowa Barton, Wester Mazaki and Whisper the Wolf all pass through the platform, not looking back before 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 swirling leaves at their feet, moving in flurries and rattling against each other softly. As their eyes adjust, they will see they are on a platform, cement and packed earth forming a very practical, plain-looking shelter. Behind them is a set of barriers, and in front of them is a single track extending both ways into thick fog.

They are standing, in clothes that are not their own and a style 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 eight 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's 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 lead to something terrible. 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 (see
'Publications'). The store rooms have been restocked with more jars of honey, the ingredient of the month of Imagination, as well as sundries.

A new carriage has been added right next to the luggage carriage. It is a second medical carriage, or triage carriage. Downstairs is more open with beds and chairs, upstairs are two surgical bays for those that need immediate attention.

For those intrigued by the claim of a parcel for every passenger they will find several large boxes filled with small blue bags. Inside each bag is ten dark blue coins imprinted on each side with a silver snowflake. Each bag has a small label with a passengers name. On the other side of the label it reads: Keep these safe for now.

Of course for any passengers that have bought items, these are also scattered around the luggage carriage as well.

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 taking advantage of the pleasant weather and the doors slide shut. Veteran passengers know what will happen next, but they may wish to brief their new companions.

The train sets off, the fog obscuring the view again 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!
irrationally: (ᴡᴇ'ʀᴇ ᴀʟʟ ᴍᴀᴅ ʜᴇʀᴇ.)

[personal profile] irrationally 2021-01-01 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Even though Alice is bad at some social things others would consider fairly normal - like the concept of saying thank you, for one - there's a nod that seems to indicate those words, even if they're not said out loud.

"I suppose I should let you explore on your own now to see this train." Since that's the easiest way to learn about it, really. Easier than being told everything by someone else. "But.. I suppose if you end up having any questions, you will most likely find me in the kitchen drinking tea."

In other words: feel free to come there to ask her said questions.
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[personal profile] subcircuits 2021-01-01 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"I suppose I should," he agrees. He smiles down at her. "Thank you, Mx. Liddell. I hope to see you again soon."

And he means that, too. With a little wave of thanks, he turns and strides down the aisle to start taking her advice.
zechs_isonfire: (dot dot dot - manga)

[personal profile] zechs_isonfire 2021-01-01 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Zechs as a bit too polite to say, 'You'll live', but it's on the tip of his tongue with a good deal of sarcasm.

Instead, he said plainly, "If you need additional assistance, I can point you in the right direction."
kingcat: (You're pathetic)

[personal profile] kingcat 2021-01-01 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
His tail lashed behind him as he thought about his options, narrowing his eyes as he stared Ichigo down. When he finally closed them, his tail vanished, his hair shortened, and his ears went back to normal... and so did his hands. "Just don't do anything weird," he growled, crawling into the bed and draping himself over Ichigo's legs because he could. And to put his hands within reach, of course. He totally wasn't attempting more cuddling.
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[personal profile] fun_thementalist 2021-01-02 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
"Usually!" Gen grinned at him. "It depends how well done the movie is, I think. Sometimes, the movie doesn't have particularly good writing or actors, and I find I dislike the silliness then. But ..."

He winked, conspiratorial. "Sometimes, the writing is so bad or the acting so cheesy, that I enjoy it because it's terrible. It becomes funny then, in a way. Even if they didn't mean it to be."
strawberryprotector: (smile)

[personal profile] strawberryprotector 2021-01-02 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
Having Grimmjow's head in his lap made Ichigo's heart skip a little as he popped the cap on the lotion. He squeezed a little dollop onto Grimmjow's hand before closing the small container and setting it aside. Slowly, Ichigo began massaging the lotion into the other man's palm. "I won't do anything weird, I promise."
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[personal profile] inquisitor_lavellan 2021-01-02 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
And yet, Alleyana's going to take 'fairly tolerable' as a compliment and not even think twice about it.

"Most people don't make such distinctions between the two," she says in response to that frank assessment. It's definitely not disagreement, more... surprise.

Interesting.
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[personal profile] inquisitor_lavellan 2021-01-02 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
"So you're a con-artist who uses his powers for good."

That's Alley's assessment of what he's saying here, though is she wrong?

"Creating self-fulfilling prophesies to give people hope."
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[personal profile] inquisitor_lavellan 2021-01-02 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
"Doesn't mean the Fade doesn't reach it, even if you never perceive it," Alleyana's focus stays on digging through the bag, finding something solid at the core of the mess of cloth in the middle. She struggles to untangle it with only the one hand, the bar standing in for her other supporting the bag.

"Do you dream when you sleep?"
fun_thementalist: (allow me to explain!)

[personal profile] fun_thementalist 2021-01-02 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
"Ah, but if there's one thing I've learned surviving in the stone world, darling," Gen grinned, "it's the spices that usually save any dish. That is what will transform all of those lovely bear ... innards."

Gen paused. "You're going to set me to work on dealing with a lot of that, aren't you?"
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[personal profile] fun_thementalist 2021-01-02 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
"Undoubtedly," Gen confirmed with a nod. "He's a genius, but he's also got a knack for seeing other people's strengths, and stepping back when someone else can excel and shine. Take our friend in our reality, who was a skilled shipwright and navigator before the petrification. Or another, who used to be a sonar technician. Or even our friend who was a fantastic chef and baker."

Gen gave Devero a genuine smile. "Plenty of people approaching Senku-chan's genius have an ego to go with it. He doesn't. He just wants to fix a problem he's happy to let someone else take the wheel if they know more. People from my reality would have been screwed if he wasn't half as smart - but they'd also be screwed if he only thought of himself."
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[personal profile] kingcat 2021-01-02 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
"You're always doin' weird shit," Grimmjow countered, but he was very relaxed and happy to let Ichigo massage lotion into his hands, his eyes narrowed to thin slits. "But this ain't bad-weird," it was, in fact, good-weird.
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[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2021-01-02 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
"It would be good of you to help me, I'm not sure I'm going to get many volunteers on that. Or on eating them, so we'll have to pick something. I'm thinking for next mission fresh bread and bone marrow, what do you think?"
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[personal profile] strawberryprotector 2021-01-02 06:45 am (UTC)(link)
"You know, your hands aren't in bad shape. I don't know if it's your special skin thing you have or what, but your skin's pretty smooth." Not that he was stopping, of course. Ichigo worked the lotion into each finger as well, getting a little more when he needed it.
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sorry for the slow :(

[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2021-01-02 09:51 am (UTC)(link)
"No- Roro-" She's barly called for the phone before it's snatched out of the air, Eva flicking through photos and videos before she settles on a clip. Well. More a fast-paced gif.

It shows Princess as he races in, up against something much larger and bull-like, though that clearly doesn't deter the clefairy. The pokemon's eyes briefly glow a pale pink as the three-tailed bull is pinned in place, unable to move or even dodge as Princess rears back and lets loose with a sparkling icy breath that dusts the creature with ice.

"This is a battle. It's as safe as can be, of course, and pokemon do require it- think of it as exercise."
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[personal profile] firewalled 2021-01-02 03:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"Uh. what are you talking about? If you're born to someone, they usually feel obligated to take care of you. Unless they put you up for adoption, but that's frowned upon."

He doesn't see any reason to clarify how badly his dad didn't want kids around.
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[personal profile] firewalled 2021-01-02 03:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"I think there was one movie about space, but I don't really remember it well." He wasn't a huge science nerd as he grew up, even if he appreciated sci-fi.

"Hey, I think I heard of that one. I remember seeing toys based on it, but I mean, they weren't really showing that in the States. Sounds really cute though. Did it inspire you to get into science?"
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[personal profile] firewalled 2021-01-02 04:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"Uh, not much of one. My mom was, though, when she was younger. Still saw her sing in coffee shops and stuff once in a while. She taught me a lot."
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[personal profile] myblueskies 2021-01-02 07:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"Isn't that a bit mean though, if you laugh at it because it's bad!"

It didn't sound like a nice thing to do at all. "If the acting is all bad it would be better to help them become better... Though I guess we don't know who the people are in the movies we got here..."
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[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2021-01-02 08:37 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, among everything else. I always liked space. I just...want to know the answer to how everything works." Senku explained. "I don't like not knowing."
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[personal profile] irrationally 2021-01-02 11:05 pm (UTC)(link)
"Then they are idiots. Not every conversation has to involve everyone being perfectly nice and social."

.. because otherwise Alice is never going to have to be able to have a conversation.. Sure, she can be nice around the people she cares for, but even then it's sometimes like pulling teeth with how socially awkward she is.

"We are all kidnapped onto this train, after all. It's not as if we voluntarily came to have a tea party. We didn't choose to be stuck with all these other people here, so while I'd say there's no reason to be mean to people without reason, I would hope not everyone is expecting me to smile at them." Please, the corners of Alice's lips are probably frozen this way. Stuck in permanent resting grumpface.
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[personal profile] inquisitor_lavellan 2021-01-03 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
Then they are idiots.

The stark reasonableness of this stranger gets a startled, harsh bark of a laugh out of Alleyana. "Oh, I like you."

Even if this person's a spirit, or a demon, it wouldn't be the first time Alley's had a perfectly civil interaction with one. Perhaps a spirit of... whatever the emotional concept is that's anti-bullshit. Sensibility? A spirit of Sensibility?

Maker, that one would be almost as rare as Compassion.
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[personal profile] longforgottenpromise 2021-01-03 08:01 am (UTC)(link)
He didn't. Not after all he had done but he doesn't argue, doesn't want to annoy Lea so just nods, tilting his head as Lea continues to talk.

"Yes, I know nothing about gardening either really... But it would be nice to try..."
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[personal profile] firewalled 2021-01-03 04:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"That makes sense. I mean, the world is full of unknowns, so science seems like one of the best ways to find answers. It's cool that you're so into that." Rich kind of wishes he had that level of passion.
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[personal profile] irrationally 2021-01-03 06:22 pm (UTC)(link)
It's not something Alice has heard often. Not at all back home, and in this place-- well, it's a tad more common, but it's still something she very much has to get used to. It's still weird.

A little less weird when it's being said in this way though. When she's just being praised for having common sense, rather than being liked for who she is.

"Are you that unused to having reasonable people around you?" She instead just asks.