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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2020-05-09 10:40 am

Under the Sea: Mission start

After fleeing the strange shapes in the sky the voidtreckers are perhaps not looking forward to yet another mission and indeed the first few days of Fiddlesticks go by without any strange dreams, no warning that another mission might be nigh. Yet on the morning of day five their SCA's will glow with the colours of the void and a holographic message will appear.

Preperations

The dressing room is open once again, though the clothes this time are simple in choice. A wet suit for each void trecker as well as a pair of flippers, a helmet and a breathing pack. It at least has instructions and there will be a little bit of time for them to figure out how to use them. Apart from that there are some waterproof packs for supplies to be packed in.

They will have a couple of hours to get ready for their mission.

Arrival: Blue and Red

"We are now approaching world #7625000129523. Drop order is Red and Blue, Purple then Orange. Red and Blue team to doors. Arrival in world #7625000129523 in ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one."

The train shudders and lurches as they exit the void, the view from the window goes from the ever shifting void to a beautiful deep blue sky. They fly through the air and swoop down to land on a sandy beach. The doors open allowing those who are taking part in the Blue and Red missions to debark. The doors close and the train swoops up into the air.

The beach stretches from one side to the other, in the distance as the beach turns into sloping green hills they can see a village. Beyond that there is a jungle. Any red team who check their SCA will see four points, the rock pools.

The villagers have noticed the huge train sweeping down onto their island and so contact is made quickly. They will be quite accepting of the help and explain the situation. They will help any of red team to the rockpools if asked.

Red

The rockpools are built up and indeed made so the water will reach a persons waist if they stand in them. The water is cold but not overly so. When the water shoots up anyone in them will shoot up also.

They will find themselves in a vortex of water, with anyone else who enters that rockpool. The water itself seems to be fighting them, tendrils of water reaching out of the whirlpool to try and drag them further into the chaos. It takes a whole lot of willpower to stay in the centre, the water can be fought with weapons, even with fists. They feel as if they are falling or flying, perhaps both. Surrounded by the pure chaos of the ocean.

Blue

Hopefully they spend the day helping with preparations because when night falls the monsters emerge from the sea. Terrifying twisted creatures. The villagers only have simple weapons but will tell them that fire is helpful against these water creatures.

Hold off the monsters and keep the people safe.

Purple

The doors close and the train flies off into the sky, flying over the island to the other side where it lands on a rocky bay, near tall towering cliffs.

"Purple team to doors." The doors open, allowing the purple team to disembark before flying off once again.

In the cliff face there is a large cave entrance, over the entrance there are symbols, translated by their SCA's. Clear mind, clear heart. Come those who seek to serve.

There are six people stood by the entrance, looking quite surprised at the new arrivals. One, a woman with silver hair recovers enough to speak first. "Ah. Void warriors. We are honoured by your help."

Once introductions are made the spiritual leaders will happily accept the escort and their adventure can begin.

Orange

They fly up and out across the ocean, a longer flight than before but eventually they descend and there is a slight juddering before they land, floating on the ocean.

"Orange team disembark, please use luggage or dressing carriage doors only."

They will step out onto an inflated platform that streches around the train. Down below are the depths of the water and their SCA's show them at the point of Bui. It is below them so all they need to is dive.

The dive takes a while, and depends on their swimming ability but hopefully with a bit of teamwork they arrive at the silent city of Bui.
so_dark_a_road: (flickers of light)

[personal profile] so_dark_a_road 2020-05-17 09:00 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, I see," says Curufin with an answering smile. "You like to do things your way. Well, I'm the same. I understand."

He does understand the lack of response to his other questions. Curufin would have shielded himself from such questions when he was in his own world, when he had much to hide and nothing to gain from sharing.
myblueskies: (smiles all round)

[personal profile] myblueskies 2020-05-17 09:30 am (UTC)(link)
"I bet you did miss Whisper! You just saved me so I bet you are a big hero!"

He was sure of it!
myblueskies: (of course!)

Yep!

[personal profile] myblueskies 2020-05-17 09:35 am (UTC)(link)
[He is indeed quite tiny, especially compared to an elf! So a pat on the head it is.]
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[personal profile] myblueskies 2020-05-17 09:42 am (UTC)(link)
Romeo grinned, "That's great! I bet you will be great at helping fight all these bad monsters!"

Purple team has so many great people on it!
knifewithnoname: (serious)

[personal profile] knifewithnoname 2020-05-17 10:31 am (UTC)(link)
"You can be making bodies be fighting for you?"

She has never heard of anything like that before and yet she is instantly intrigued. Because he is right. Creatures that can't feel pain are the best fighters and the emptiness can on;y do so much.
happyends: (i will take you for a drive)

[personal profile] happyends 2020-05-17 11:16 am (UTC)(link)
Madoka stares at him for another moment. Really, she trusts Maru completely, but since she technically hasn't known him for that long by now, she still can't know some stuff for sure. For example, she has no idea if he's 100% sure about it being fine or if he's just saying that to keep her from worrying. It's probably the former, since he did bother to speak up about it being weird to begin with, but with Madoka being Madoka, she can't help but fuss a little all the same.

After a moment of staring she seems to deem it alright though, since she doesn't bother to ask about it further. But she does move up to stand on her toes so she can reach up enough to pat his hair, just like she would if he'd be in his cat form.

"That's good.." She smiles. "You're doing great. I'm proud of you."

To anyone else it might look like a weird sight, especially considering their (apparent) age difference, but to Madoka it doesn't feel weird at all.
happyends: (no matter what happens)

[personal profile] happyends 2020-05-17 11:23 am (UTC)(link)
Madoka does of course immediately follow when Maru starts walking. She feels a little uneasy at the idea of him going back out there alone - not since he's incompetent, not at all, it just feels like she ought to be there with him - but on the other hand, she can't deny that she'd worry about Ple Two's condition for sure if she didn't stay behind.

So she stays quiet for a moment, frowning as if in thought. It's only interrupted when she hears the other girl speak up.

"Ah.. I-It's okay, he's just trying to help!"
blitzcheer: (new dreams)

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-05-17 11:35 am (UTC)(link)
"Did you read the message? Which team are you going with?"

Tidus himself was eyeing the wetsuits, but spared a look over to Quatre when he heard the other guy musing to himself. A purple hoodie was tied at the arms around his waist signifying his designated team.
flatteries: (if there's a hole in your heart)

[personal profile] flatteries 2020-05-17 11:49 am (UTC)(link)
"Heh. You really are too cute when you smile!"

Inigo is actually catching onto the fact that Taiki will still probably worry, no matter what he promises here. That's just the kind of person Taiki is. Which is exactly why he's saying this - even though he does genuinely mean it, he figures his dumb antics might distract Taiki from his worries, even if it's just for a few moments right now.

And to make matters worse (or.. better..?) Inigo moves forward a moment later to wrap his arms around Taiki in a hug.

"I know these villagers are going to be lining up to become friends with you, but make sure to still save a spot for me when I get back!"
irrationally: (i just want to know what blurs)

[personal profile] irrationally 2020-05-17 11:52 am (UTC)(link)
It's hard for a corpse to be very useful, that's true.. But what he's saying is.. at least halfway reasonable. Alice would still really like people as a whole here to be less reckless, but she knows there's nothing she can do to change that. So she'll accept this much.

"Which team are you going with?"
radishlobbyist: (43 - OTTAz9h)

Preparations

[personal profile] radishlobbyist 2020-05-17 12:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"Will you be going with A-Yuan?" Nothing about it, just a quick, blunt question asked as soon as Wen Qing caught sight of Lan Wangji fighting with a wetsuit while she was still dithering over which clothes to pick - and which team to go with. "Somebody needs to. I know he's grown and very skilled but this mission sounds very dangerous."
irrationally: (would not; could not join the dance)

[personal profile] irrationally 2020-05-17 01:13 pm (UTC)(link)
"Let me see."

It's not as if Alice has often worked with breathing equipment before - in Wonderland breathing underwater was entirely natural, after all. So she won't pretend to know it all in an instant, instead taking a moment to study it as she leans over.

Thankfully playing with toys and puzzles a lot when she was younger has made her quite clever when it comes to putting things together, so after a moment she reaches out to twist one part the other way.

"There. You got quite far by yourself already. Like this it ought to work."
longforgottenpromise: (happy)

[personal profile] longforgottenpromise 2020-05-17 01:46 pm (UTC)(link)
He still doesn't know how to respond to Inigo when he says such things like that so he just smiles again and looks awkward. He hugs back tightly though when Inigo wraps his arms around him, as if he can keep him safe by the tightness of his hug.

"Of course..."

He doubts that any of the villagers will be wishing to be friends with him, he's always found friends difficult but Inigo is his friend and he's not going to forget that in a hurry.
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[personal profile] xue_yang 2020-05-17 02:08 pm (UTC)(link)
"I can. It's far more effective then fighting myself, though I did enough of that as well." He fought both humans and undead when he had to.
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[personal profile] xue_yang 2020-05-17 02:11 pm (UTC)(link)
"I suppose that means I should be going. It seems we are the first ones to head out."

He doesn't seem terribly excited about it, but there is a large part of him that wants off this train even if it is only for a little while. For someone used to always being outside, being trapped inside is stifling.
happyends: (the promise we made)

[personal profile] happyends 2020-05-17 02:32 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a good thing that Romeo is on the same level as Madoka here when it comes to belief in cats.

"Thank you.. He really is a big help. And he's so sweet and cute too!" .. and a little lazy, granted, but Madoka likes to focus on people's positive traits. And she knows Romeo is always so nice that he'll for sure just see the positive traits too. "I'm sure Maru will like you."
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[personal profile] usestwohands 2020-05-17 02:47 pm (UTC)(link)

"Our own protection?" Drizzt wasn't so sure, and his expression was clearly displayed to her a chance to explain, should she desire. "If you were provided armor before this deployment, I am jealous."

unfavorableinstigation: Nita looking right, holding a book. (I'm In The Book)

[personal profile] unfavorableinstigation 2020-05-17 02:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"Most species have trouble in the vacuum of space, or dealing with deep-sea pressure."

Nita shifted her own charm bracelet, fingering the charm with a lightning bolt.

"We don't get to keep the clothes from the train - but anything we make, the things we have from home to begin with, as well as bring back from a mission, we keep."
knifewithnoname: (fascinating)

[personal profile] knifewithnoname 2020-05-17 03:11 pm (UTC)(link)
She watched as Alice moved the tubes, twisting one to make it click into place. She grinned, "I do be thanking you."

She frowned at the set up but she picked up the helmet and breathing box, hanging the straps over her shoulder before putting helmet on.

She tentatively took a breath and looked almost surprised to feel air.
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[personal profile] usestwohands 2020-05-17 03:17 pm (UTC)(link)

"Inland," Drizzt nodded as he understood and the great cat at his side stood ready. She watched the newcomer with intelligent eyes but made no move to investigate. She had every faith that Drizzt wouldn't trust someone at his back unduly. "Our own path takes us across this beach, but perhaps a diversion is in order." He had the advantage of seeing in complete darkness and tracking the creatures based on the heat signatures they left behind. A world kissed by the sun each day was warmer than the vast reaches of the underground, and bodies cooled from the ocean were easy to spot.

He nodded. "Take your rest, my friend. It is well earned."

knifewithnoname: (listening to you)

[personal profile] knifewithnoname 2020-05-17 03:30 pm (UTC)(link)
She wrinkled her nose, sort of understanding. "How do you be doing it? Do it be being magic?"

She's trying to imagine dead bodies fighting. A bit like a puppet maybe?
tinkerheart: (smith)

[personal profile] tinkerheart 2020-05-17 03:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"Then you're not alone in your concerns."

Fëanor sighs. That's bad. They are going blind and deaf into whatever danger awaits them.

"On every previous mission, I could discern more about the world we were in. Here, I can tell nothing. This place is almost completely mute to me."

He's not afraid, he rarely is, but he hates being at a disadvantage.
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[personal profile] pleple 2020-05-17 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
It was one thing when you with the usual, yeah - but if you couldn't work beside someone you had practice with, it was confusing? So Ple Two was just going to desperately fling herself at the threat, and hope Xion could bring up the rear now without getting hurt.
tinkerheart: (are you sure)

[personal profile] tinkerheart 2020-05-17 03:41 pm (UTC)(link)
If previous missions were to be any indicator at all, they all surely be plenty entertained.

"There exists a possibility that all that," he gestures in direction of water column shooting up in the air again "may yet end having a completely mundane and boring cause but I doubt that. If only by the very fact we were sent here."

Someone here considers himself quite special, doesn't he?
tinkerheart: (minë)

[personal profile] tinkerheart 2020-05-17 04:11 pm (UTC)(link)
"We did but you have to admit the shortcut looked promising and the route was quite scenic." That is not even wrong... but then he adds. "That is before the snow obscured everything. Who would have thought the weather will change so fast."

To his defense, they knew so little about trekking in the mountains then. It was supposed to be a nice one day trip into to mountains to see the views. Fëanor can't say he ever cursed the weather more.

Here he has quite different expectations. One way or the other, they need to get into the water. He extends his hand to her.

"Shall we?"