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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2021-01-01 07:08 am

A New Platform [Intro Post January]

On the Train

It’s been a month of ups and downs for the Voidtrecker Express and its passengers, but like clockwork, they are awoken by a familiar message that morning.

"Good morning passengers, it is day one of the month of Jelly. 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. The air is particularly crisp and clear here, the view blocked only by the fog around the platform, and while not overly cold, the temperature can best be described as brisk.

As usual the first to leave the train notice nothing, walking silently, rucksacks on their backs, towards the barriers. Fingon, Galo Thymos, Hikaru Aosora, Jin Ling, Lio Fotia, Minako Aino, Nerdanel, Nie Mingjue, Thorne.tcai, Webmind and Yotsuyu goe Brutus 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. As their eyes adjust, they will see they are on a platform, glass and dark stone rising in sturdy arches around them. 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; then the steam begins to fade and they realise they aren’t alone.

The platform is not large with fifteen figures scattered around, all facing the tracks, all dressed in cargo trousers and hoodies. To both the left and right, 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 step a strange assortment 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

After a short time, the doors hiss open again. 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 fresh ingredients, including several crates of avocados, the ingredient of the month of Jelly, as well as all sundries.

For passengers that have bought items, these are also scattered around the luggage carriage in various suitcases and bags. For each member of Blue Team, a small gauze bag with their name on it contains a generous handful of sweet rainbow fudge.

New passengers will find their ticket allows 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 full of spare blankets and pillows.

Departure

A second horn sounds to encourage any stragglers taking advantage of the fresh air, 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 itself. 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] adropofsunlight 2021-01-04 09:41 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh... I never actually thought to put music on this thing..." When she was in thre carriage she usually just played an instrument or listened to music in the carriage. She never thought of it for outside that carriage.

"It also does, but it wouldn't be a good music carriage if it didn't, right?"
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[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-01-04 10:01 am (UTC)(link)
"I have no idea how to do it though." Demyx admitted.

He smiled. "I know, right?" He grinned. "I sit in here a lot, just playing my sitar but...it's great."
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2021-01-05 01:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"I don't know either thinking about it." Because for the most part she never did think about it before now to learn how to. "I'm sure someone else might know."

At least she hoped that at least. Soon she nodded slightly "It is rather great, but I wonder if we will get more as time goes on."
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[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-01-05 08:14 pm (UTC)(link)
"Like more instruments?" Demyx asked, tilting his head slightly.

"I haven't really tried any of the other ones yet." He was rather attached to his sitar, and there was something comforting about holding Arpeggio in his hands.
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2021-01-10 08:38 am (UTC)(link)
"That and carriages. Like more things to do in general." Because Rapunzel just liked to explore new things, see what there was and see if she likes it. if she doesn't she knows she can at least move on afterward at least.

"But I would be curious about more instruments too."
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[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-01-11 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
"I uh, haven't really explored the other carriages." Demyx admitted with a sheepish little laugh and a shrug.

"I like this one."
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2021-01-12 04:51 pm (UTC)(link)
"I guess for some once you have your favorite you just stay there." Rapunzel herself always wanted to try as much as she could, but that was mostly down to the fact that she did that back home when she was able to. She did a lot so she wasn't bored.

"But if you could expand this one what would you want?"
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[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-01-12 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
"That's a pretty good question." Demyx looked like he was considering that.

"Well, a floor cushion would be pretty good." Which was maybe a small, strange request, but it was what it was.

"And I'd like to try bigger instruments, maybe. Although I haven't tried these ones."
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2021-01-17 09:52 am (UTC)(link)
"We could bring the beanchairs from the gaming carriage. Would that work?" Would that even be the same as an actual cushion? What was it about a cushion?

"Oh, that I agree with. I am curious as to what instruments exist."
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[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-01-17 02:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"You know, it might." Demyx said, looking thoughtfully. "I haven't ever tried it, but really, that's how my sitar is supposed to be played. It's just not practical when I'm using it for other stuff."

"All kinds of instruments!"
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2021-01-20 10:07 am (UTC)(link)
"Then we should ask the train for maybe custions in the future." If he didn't know what beanchairs could do when he played it was probably best to stick with the way one would normally if possible.

But soon after she noddded.

"I don't know how many there are in the world, but I at least want to try them"
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[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-01-20 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
"There have to be hundreds, and variations of all of them, the whole world of music is really amazing like that!" Demyx said with a sweep of his hand, looking a bit excited at the prospect.

"Probably, eventually, I'll try something else." For whatever reason, as uncomfortable as he was, he felt like clinging to Arpeggio.
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2021-01-24 10:26 am (UTC)(link)
"That certainly would be a lot to learn how to play." She was still at least excited about it.

But she soon nodded. "You can take your time, do it at your own pace, but you have one you love dearly to want to try something new now. That's really nice honestly."
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[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-01-25 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's a bit complicated." Demyx said. "My sitar is really important to me." He pressed his hand to his chest absently.

"Anyway! There's a lot of choices though. I've always been partial to strings."
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2021-01-28 10:23 am (UTC)(link)
"That's sweet. Having a sitar be so important and special to you." Rapunzel had Pascal who was special, but of course, that was because he was her best friend since they were both very little and only had each other.

"but strings are always fun instruments. I learned guitar while at home. That was the only one I did learn though."
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[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2021-01-28 07:41 pm (UTC)(link)
He didn't explain further but he just smiled, it was hard to explain how he and Arpeggio are connected.

"Guitar would probably be fun. It's a lot easier than sitar, I know that. And it's got a nice sound."
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2021-01-31 09:33 am (UTC)(link)
"It is a rather beautiful instrument and yeah easy to learn especially if one is self-taught." So one didn't necessarily need something to learn from at least to her anyway.

"But time will tell what you end up doing. If you do and that's okay."
Edited 2021-01-31 09:36 (UTC)