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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!
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on the train

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-01 11:32 am (UTC)(link)
Indeed they do!

"Uh... whatcha' doin, Punny?" Testing out a new nickname is Della, who is standing there - minus one metal leg and plus 2 crutches made out of mops.
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2020-12-03 11:31 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm studying the wall, getting the feel of the area because if you do it from a distance this shows a basic size." she said as she finally lowered her arm for the time being before looking over and finally noticing that one seemed to be minus a leg.

"What happened toy or leg?"
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-03 05:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Needed a quick repair." Della says casually. "But why are you studying the wall in the first place? ... Oooh, are you doing a mural?"
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2020-12-05 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"I was thinking about it, but I don't think the area is large enough for what I want." She soon nodded slightly, she was pretty certain at this moment in time as well.

"Yeah, just a bit too small for my liking, but... As for you, I hope that the quick repair is quick."
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-06 01:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"Don't worry about it, the time will pass real fast." Again, dismissing herself for the sake of Rapunzel. "But maybe we can look for space together!"
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2020-12-07 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"I guess that will happen. Sometimes I don't realize the time when I'm busy doing other things." Which is actually the reason she does many things. To keep herself busy.

"You want to help with that?"
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-08 12:20 am (UTC)(link)
"Of course!" Della cheerfully chirps. "I always want to help everyone out!"
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2020-12-09 02:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"Everyone? I mena that is a lot of people to help out." Rapunzel herself would consider doing as such, but at the same time knew that she probably couldn't no matter how much time she had.
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-09 08:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well..." She rolled a shoulder. "Obviously I'm not going to help out someone who's clearly evil, or a big jerk... But we've got to Magica De Spells or Gyro Gearloose's here, so, no biggie!"
Edited 2020-12-09 20:58 (UTC)
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2020-12-13 11:34 am (UTC)(link)
"But what if the person whose evil can be redeemed or there is more to them? Would you not help them?" She was just curious on that one really. Rapunzel honestly didn't know how she would react.
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-13 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeesh, she wasn't expecting an ethics pop quiz! She sighed, trying to think it over. "Well... they gotta earn it. I have seen some bad guys turn over a new leaf... but they had to make the first important steps before I could try helping them."
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2020-12-14 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"So they would need to show they are willing. That is the difference." She nodded and understood so if they show nothing then they aren't going to change and that was something she would just have to accept.
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-14 07:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Della tilted her head, wondering what Rapunzel was thinking about. "What brought this on? Got some baddies on your mind?"
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2020-12-14 07:32 pm (UTC)(link)
She shook her head slightly. "No. More...I want to try and make people happy and if helping those who might need it because they have friends well... I would want to try and help."
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-15 06:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Dawww! Della broke into a big old smile. "Aw, Rapunzel, you've got a heart prettier than any painting!"
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2020-12-16 11:59 am (UTC)(link)
"Really?" As much as she had been complimented before. She still wasn't used to it without some backhanded insult at the end. Gothel really had done a good number on her for the most part.

"I mean...I just want to make people happy."
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-16 01:22 pm (UTC)(link)
If Della ever learned about Gothel, that woman was super dead. Well, more dead. Deader. You get the idea.

"And that's great! You do it already, you know? Just seeing you happy can make others happy too."
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2020-12-18 12:26 pm (UTC)(link)
She nodded slightly. She had hoped that she did help with making people happy and seeing p[people happy was enough to make her happy at least.

"I just hope to be able to do more."
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-18 07:22 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm sure you will. And never be afraid to ask for help. I'm sure some people would be happy to lend a hand... or a leg."

Get it. Cause she's down one leg. Eh? Ehhh?
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2020-12-22 10:59 am (UTC)(link)
She chuckled ever so slightly. Though deep down she knew that odds were likely she wouldn't ask for help herself unless it was more of a last resort of sorts.

"I will remember that for when I need it. Until then do you need anything?"
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-22 03:00 pm (UTC)(link)
"Nah, I'm good. Keep me updated on the paint process, all right?"
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2020-12-23 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"I will try. It never really takes me too long, so odds are it will be done by the end of the day."