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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!
hotheadwarmheart: (Headshake)

[personal profile] hotheadwarmheart 2020-12-26 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
"Xehanort is wasting everyone's time, whether they know it or not," Lea said somewhat bitterly. "Plus a lot more. No one but him is ever gonna get anything out of being on his side. So congrats to you an Vexen being smart enough to realize that and ditch him."

"And technically you're the one who's gone; Ienzo is still back where he was. The results are kinda the same though, at least as far as being able to contact him goes. Far as I know, no one's figured out how to get a message back home from here."
melodiouspacifist: (Nort Vexen You're Full Of Shit)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2020-12-26 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm not totally stupid." Demyx admitted. "Larx and Marly had a bad plan that was never gonna work." He'd known about it. He probably wasn't supposed to at the time, but he did. "So I wasn't surprised when it didn't."

"Like I told her. I don't have to be smart, I just have to be smart enough, and not take stupid risks." Demyx hummed. "Having at least someone on the light having my back was enough of a safety net, even if he might've thrown me to the wolves in the end." He didn't actually think Ienze would do that.

He sighed and smiled. "Man, he's gonna bitch so much when I'm late. He's as stuffy about being punctual as he looks."
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[personal profile] hotheadwarmheart 2020-12-29 07:00 am (UTC)(link)
"That's kinda a thing with them, I've noticed," Lea with a bit of a wry smile. "Though honestly, against anybody below Xemnas' general level, Marluxia might just have the power to pull something off. Guy's tougher than he looks."

"He also doesn't know when to shut up," he said with regards to Ienzo. "Don't get him started on any science-related topic, or he'll talk your ear off. But otherwise he's a decent guy. He might get mad at you, but the worst you'd get is a tongue lashing."
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[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2020-12-29 04:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Weren't they all tougher than they looked? Still, he wouldn't want to go toe to toe with Marluxia. Either way, their plan was horrible, it failed, that was his take away.

"Oh, I know that." Demyx said, slightly amused. "He also glares, he's pretty good at that."
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[personal profile] hotheadwarmheart 2021-01-05 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
"Ooh, you've rated a glare, hmm?", Lea said. "You must've really annoyed him; I haven't seen him glare since he got his heart back."

And honestly they were. Some more than others, but it wouldn't really do to underestimate any Organization member, current or former. Or anyone siding with the Guardians of Light, for that matter. Sora in particular.
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[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-01-05 03:37 am (UTC)(link)
"I might've touched his computer-thing." Demyx snickered a little bit. He got glared at, yes, and a warning not to touch anything.

Was Lea expecting anything different?
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[personal profile] hotheadwarmheart 2021-01-06 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
Lea gave a bit of a wry smile. "Yeah that'd do it," he said. "Ever since that time Xigbar spilled coffee on his laptop, he's been protective of his electronics. He claimed it was an accident, but knowing Xigbar, he might have done it deliberately just to see how Zexion would react."

And no, not really. But he was so used to it at that point, that it didn't hurt to be reminded from time to time. He was always the reckless type, but it wouldn't be good to get careless.
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[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-01-06 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, probably." Demyx agreed, looking a little more serious for a moment. He hadn't been thinking much about Xigbar lately. He'd liked him well enough the first round, but the second...Everything was so much more complicated.

"Anyway, yeah, it's good to see Ienzo and all that. He's a good contact point I guess." Demyx responded. He wondered if Ienzo found him unnerving. He'd relaxed a bit, since his eyes reverted at least. Then again, so had Demyx.
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[personal profile] hotheadwarmheart 2021-01-13 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, Ienzo's generally a good guy," Lea said. "Even if he's the type who, if you ask him what time it is, will tell you how to build a clock."

"But anyway, getting back to here and now, if you've got ay questions, I can try and answer them. There's an information pamphlet-type thing people have put together for new arrivals, but those are inside the train, so..."
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[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-01-13 06:14 am (UTC)(link)
Demyx laughed at that. "I know, he's so stuffy sometimes." He giggled. It was more amusing than frustrating most of the time.

"Nah." He waved his hand slightly. "I'll figure it out since I guess I can't leave, for now." He wasn't going to stop trying but for the moment...

He raised his hand properly. "See you later." Demyx said before setting out to explore the train.
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And wrapped! :3 TY.

[personal profile] hotheadwarmheart 2021-01-25 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
"Definitely," Lea said, chuckling a bit.

He then nodded as Demyx left to explore the train. "See you around." He'd have to remember to tell Xion that Demyx was here. And while he was no real threat, it was likely gonna be interesting having him aboard.