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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!
mtsilver_conquor: (Battle Tree Owner)

[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-12-02 08:45 am (UTC)(link)
Eva nods as she takes a seat then holds the dreamball out to him. "I also got you two other things, but this first. Now, once you take it, there's to ways of releasing it. The first is dropping the 'ball to the ground. The second is to hit the central button. The single most vital thing with that is tp never ever lock your elbow, shoulder, or stance."

She's deadly serious. This is Eva the trainer speaking now. "The kickback alone is enough to moderately injure joints, if not tear ligaments or even dislocate them and given you are in no way familiar with it..."
10billionpercent: (Huh?)

[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2020-12-02 08:48 am (UTC)(link)
"Kickback, huh?" Senku asked with a curious hum.

"I'm going to guess that's lessened by throwing it to the ground and probably what I should go with. I'm not terribly strong to begin with, it's why I won't shoot a gun." He pointed out.
tactlesstantei: (quiet)

Train

[personal profile] tactlesstantei 2020-12-02 08:50 am (UTC)(link)
[Masumi can be found in the standard car, apparently taking the time to examine her bag of coins more closely than she had in Luggage. However, while she was one of the more injured people and one of the evacuees, there's still a tired look to her, several days after the end of the mission. It seems she still hasn't quite recovered just yet, despite having received healing already.

She does notice Ichigo, and looks up, pushing a smile into place as she greets him.]


"Hey, did you see the new carriage yet?" [She's still a bit surprised that they actually got a new medical car.]
mtsilver_conquor: (Laughter)

[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-12-02 08:57 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah. It's basically because you're releasing the Infinity Energy - a pokemon's bioenergy- back into a space it can reform. Thankfully the kickback is largely the same across all species. That said, it's not about strength, it's about being ready for it and willing to let your body move with said kickback. But we'll have time to deal with that later. For now, whatever works for you is best."

She nods to the 'ball. "It is your pokemon; I'm not gonna let it out for you. That's really rude with Starters."
mtsilver_conquor: (casual)

[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-12-02 09:01 am (UTC)(link)
Eva offers him a wry smile. "To me? Or the mission in general?"

She's pretty sure he means to her, but at the same time, it's better to check.
10billionpercent: (I Sense A Plot)

[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2020-12-02 09:06 am (UTC)(link)
"Right, okay." Senku held the ball. "Push the button or drop it on the ground, so..."

He didn't have a lot of room to throw it exactly but he could drop it on the ground in front of him.

He'd be treated to a display of purple smoke, not at all unlike a magic trick really, and then he would be facing an espurr, an adorable tiny pink kitten with two tails that appeared with a dainty little meow.

Senku crouched down to look at it, trying to see if he could tell if it was male or female. It was undeniably cute, not that he would admit to caring about that.
mtsilver_conquor: (11)

Time to learn so much about berries!!!

[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-12-02 09:06 am (UTC)(link)
Eva grins and nods.

"Yeah, and I'm thinking I should get more, or uproot two of the pair plants to make room for another oran and kurabo, though maybe two kurabo, as while the oran is useful for pokemon, it's not exactly useful for human healing. Tasty though."
mtsilver_conquor: (Default)

[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-12-02 09:18 am (UTC)(link)
She really wasn't expecting the faint sparkle that came with the release. her eyes widen and, for all the bond is dimmed, Senku will still get a pulse of shock from it. "That- you got a shiny espurr?" There's a noticeable accent on 'espurr'. "That's. Myths. Lucky and rare."

Gods of Arkea, it really is and given she knows she didn't order one, it is- She exhales as she peers at it. "They say those who end up with a non-bought shiny are blessed. It's -he, by the looks of it- young too. I'd say you've got another month at best before you can tell if his mind's touching yours. Could be a fortnight at worst."
Edited 2020-12-02 09:18 (UTC)
10billionpercent: (Slight Smile)

[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2020-12-02 09:32 am (UTC)(link)
"Lucky, huh." He offered a fond smile at his new companion. "I can use all the luck I can get." That was no word of a lie.

No, Senku couldn't feel if the kitten was touching his mind, but it was looking at him, if nothing else.

"You need a name, I think." He would wait to see if the kitten decided to approach on his own. He was patient. While he observed, he considered what a good name for a male kitten might be.

"How about..." He paused a moment. "Orion." Senku decided, admiring his espurr. "Cats are well known to be hunters, and since I'm asking you for your strength, it's a good reference. Orion was very strong." It was alright, he was just going to talk him as though he could be understood.

"Besides, it has to be getting close to January, at least in my world, I've been here nearly three months and it was the beginning of October."
mtsilver_conquor: (headscratch)

[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-12-02 09:51 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah. Only two others I'm close to have a shiny: Eripi and her Kae, Blue and his Senna." Sadly she never was that lucky and she's long since gotten over this fact.

She listens to him talk, still grinning, though when 'January' and 'October' are mentioned, her face turned into one of confusion. "What do months have to do with this?"
10billionpercent: (Ha Ha)

[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2020-12-02 09:57 am (UTC)(link)
Senku grinned at her question. "Ah, Orion is a constellation in the sky." That was also more telling, and its namesake now stepped forward towards Senku having decided he was interested.

Both tails were curled up in a bit of a question mark.

Senku held out his hand for inspection. "And it can only be seen between January and March."
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (my darling baby boys)

lol no worries i know the canon

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-02 10:35 am (UTC)(link)
Well, that's what I'm here for! Welcome to the train! My name's Della Duck, what's yours?

[ She shifts, trying to move a hand out to shake while not losing a crutch. ]
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (Default)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-02 10:37 am (UTC)(link)
She was rather relieved he wasn't freaking out about her appearance. +1, Demyx.

"Are you new to the train? Haven't seen your face before."
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (i'll be holding you so near)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-02 10:39 am (UTC)(link)
Listen, it's not her fault, there's a girl named Webby... er, let's stay on track.

Della managed to make it to a wall and leaned against it. "How were your chances on the last mission?"
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (even as these days pass)

around the train

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-02 10:45 am (UTC)(link)
Della was trying to check in on all her friends, like she tended to do after every mission - but this time it was a little slower, since her leg was in repair so she had to walk around via mop-made crutches.

Anyway, when she spots Senku from a corner, she (not very stealthily) stares intensely at him, making sure he's okay.

"Hmmmm..."
10billionpercent: (I Sense A Plot)

[personal profile] 10billionpercent 2020-12-02 10:51 am (UTC)(link)
Senku was a bit distracted with looking through the microscope but then he got an uneasy feeling, like someone was watching him. Intensely. For some reason.

He turned his head and glanced around. "Hey Airavata." He greeted, when he solved the source of the intense stare.

He saw her crutches. He absolutely knew nothing about those repairs, nope, he definitely didn't consult on them even though he didn't break his promise exactly, he didn't do any repairs himself. He didn't even touch it!

As for his condition he was looking a little more normal, he wasn't confused or dragging, in fact his mind was back to being sharp. A couple of days' rest took care of what was going on with him. Magic healing saved him weeks of recovery.
blitzcheer: (but wuz dat so baahhdd)

here for the happy eight

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-12-02 11:16 am (UTC)(link)
Tidus has a few things of his own to collect, boxes upon boxes, a crate of fresh fruit and some leafy greens stacked up on top of each other. Got to collect everything first, search around the luggage car and all that. Why can't the train ever just stack his orders together for him??

But then--Tidus is startled out of his collecting. Head up, he doesn't know if the squealing's over a stubbed toe or a fearful phobia before he realises what it is. Excitement. He moves away from his things, not yet approaching Eight but calling over-

"Whoa, hey! You wanna share the good news with the rest of us?"
blitzcheer: (put some clothes on)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-12-02 11:21 am (UTC)(link)
...

Don't ask him what possesses him to do it - or do, whatever - but Tidus, in wondering what it is Rapunzel is attempting, decides to copy her. A few quiet looks her way, and then he holds a thumb. Squints. What does he see??

...

He sees his thumb.

"Are we finding the best spot for a photoshoot?" Still, he's trying!
blitzcheer: (sry gtg)

train

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-12-02 11:23 am (UTC)(link)
"Working on those muscles, big guy?" Hey hey, it's Tidus coming up from behind, Romeo! He jogs a little to come over, asking, "Wanna share the workout?"
ourtomorrow: ([kenzuna] neutral)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2020-12-02 11:28 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, I'm just warming some milk.

[ Ken had viewed Della's post about her robot leg, so the fact she's sans one prosthetic is either very good or very bad. She seems in a good mood, though, which is encouraging. ]

It's snack time!

[ Contributes Leafmon, in his tiny little babby voice. ]
blitzcheer: (full of laughterrr)

i

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-12-02 11:28 am (UTC)(link)
"I can't believe that worked. What did you do? Say please?"

[ Because wow. Tidus is already inside checking it out, but not really deep or intently. He's not that medical-knowy, so just seeing it from the open floor is enough for Tidus to confirm that yep, this sure is a medical spot.

But even if he'd like to sulk a little (maybe later), he honestly turns to Masumi with a smile. ]


"Good thinking! Thanks a lot!"
ourtomorrow: ([kenzuna] huh?)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2020-12-02 11:29 am (UTC)(link)
Did I?

[ Ken turns and immediately begins trying to hone in on wherever got dirty. Which means if she wants to pick it up, he'll be too late to stop her.

But not too late to notice. ]


A-ah, how did that...
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (where the air is rarefied)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-02 11:30 am (UTC)(link)
Are you having the milk with -

[ Baby Spotted. ]

An... ny... thiiiiNNNNNNOOOOOOOHMYYYYYYGOOOOOOSH!

[ She drops her crutches to slap her hands to her cheeks, eyes wide, unable to choose between crying or squealing. ]

HE'S SO CUUUUUUUTE!
ourtomorrow: ([kenzuna] smartphone)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2020-12-02 11:31 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm Leafmon today!"

Who bounces in greeting, as he can't do much else. His leaf flaps and flops around.

"Digimon change forms," Ken explains, turning the heat down on the stove. "He's tired after the battle, so he's conserving energy."
ourtomorrow: ([kenzuna] object)

[personal profile] ourtomorrow 2020-12-02 11:34 am (UTC)(link)
I see. That's unfortunate.

[ Ken looks like he means that - for Demyx's sake. ]

It's settled my heart so effectively......

Don't push everything off on Ken-chan!

[ SOMEbuggy is going to speak up for the boy!

Even if somebuggy is more a some-bud-dy right now. ]