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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.
stealsyourheart: (PON)

[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-03 12:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"Kay, here goes!"

He taps them verrrrrrrrry carefully together, and laughs at the results. "Cool! Should I go harder?"
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[personal profile] usestwohands 2020-06-03 03:13 pm (UTC)(link)
So, it was off into the unknown, was it? It wasn't the first time Drizzt had faced something similar, but it was the first when he wasn't certain his faithful companion would be at his side, it was the first he'd arrived anywhere by train, let alone through the void.

But he would be beside friends. He set his jaw in a firm line, determined, and nodded.

"Then we will be on our guard." He inclines his head. "Good luck to you."
unfavorableinstigation: Nita working with a Kernel (Wizardry Is Kid Stuff)

Thread wrap! Thank you for the tags~

[personal profile] unfavorableinstigation 2020-06-03 03:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Nita gives a small smile in return.

"And good luck to you as well, Drizzt."

Powers knew they'd both need it - but, moreso, having friends made things easier to bear.
thebetterweapon: (Hunting)

[personal profile] thebetterweapon 2020-06-03 04:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Created? What the hell? It isn't his place to ask, but he sure wants to. The Princess could get away with it, but now's not the time. It'll come later, when they have more than a brief moment.

"Don't worry kid, we'll find somewhere that is a good fit for ya." He puts a giant hand on the kid's shoulder.
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[personal profile] usestwohands 2020-06-03 04:14 pm (UTC)(link)
"No, she is no familiar." He'd known a wizard once who treated her as such, and as an unwilling slave. He was no more. It was, after all, how he'd come by the statuette in the first place.

"You come from a place of magic, then?"
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-06-03 04:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Was he being reassuring? He supposed that was what he was trying to do. The hand on his shoulder was heavy huge, Maru looked up at the guy and gave a sleepy blink. "I'm just there to fight, really. It'll be okay so long as I can do that."
flatteries: (and call it consequence)

[personal profile] flatteries 2020-06-03 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
He nods. "It's a good idea."

Although it isn't said, you can practically hear the 'but' hanging in the air after it. His gaze trails off for a moment before he looks back at her.

"My potential cooking skills aside, I.. am not too sure if me cooking is a good idea. I mean, I suppose this might sound strange, but it wouldn't feel right to me. I prefer being out there fighting. Ah-- Not that I think cooking is below my level or anything, I greatly admire people who can do it well! I just don't really feel of use unless I'm making myself useful through fighting specifically since I know I can do that and I'm used to it and.."

In the middle of that instinctive rambling (without having to take a breath halfway through, apparently!) he promptly shuts himself up by forcing himself to close his mouth.

".. I'm saying too much, aren't I."
enthunder: (sigh ☇ amused)

[personal profile] enthunder 2020-06-03 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"You're exaggerating." Her tone was as brisk as the way she straightened the sleeve, and pulled it to lay more smoothly over his shoulder. "There're at least fifty people on-board who weren't even there for that argument of yours."
swansongs: (That I should really stick)

Sounds good to me!

[personal profile] swansongs 2020-06-03 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[God, he hoped there wasn't really a thick of it, like an actual war, but he was here for this and he'd do what he could.]

Yeah, let's show these things who's, uh, boss.
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[personal profile] sensitiveapple 2020-06-03 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
She shakes her head. "No. We all have to play to our strengths. I can't swim, and won't learn, so I'm best suited to be on the train, doing other things. You are willing to learn, and can fight, so you're going with the divers." Misa shrugs. "One isn't better than the other, it's just the strengths we have to play to."

She's not even offended he thinks that way. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Being able to do something, and do it well, means you probably should.

"Be careful, alright?"
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[personal profile] thebetterweapon 2020-06-03 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Creed grunts. "Think there'll be fightin' in a couple of places, so you might have your choice." He shrugs. He's not going to stop someone who wants to fight. Not when he's resisting the urge to kick something's ass right now.
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[personal profile] onehandsomeslickninja 2020-06-03 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's not THAT many, is it? Besides, how many of them are actually in the leadership positions?" Old guard hanging on, except for that new guy who'd somehow gotten there after no time at all...
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-06-04 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
It was bothersome, but oddly it was reassuring to know that he would be of use. Madoka had wanted so much to be stronger and prove herself as such, he wanted to at least be able to give her that much, to show people she wasn't weak. To do that he'd need someone to fight.

"Will you be fighting?" Maru cocked his head and looked up at the other. He looked like he would be good in a fight.
flatteries: (and sat in the back booth)

[personal profile] flatteries 2020-06-04 12:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Honestly, it's such a good thing that Yuki is the practical one between them here. Inigo may be pretty capable in his own ways, and he does his best, but he's definitely not the preparation type - which means he's most definitely not even thinking of bringing along half of the useful things that Yuki has packed.

But he patiently waits all the same, like the good little puppy boy he is, and smiles right back at the other guy.

"Great!" Now they no longer have to pack, there's definitely a free hand ready for some hand holding action, right? Inigo doesn't hesitate, immediately taking Yuki's hand again, and looking excited despite the monster fighting that's in their near future. "Let's go then. We'll do great."
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[personal profile] sizedoesntmatter 2020-06-04 04:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah, okay thank you for telling me." It was a little bit of a problem being short. But it was something he's been used to at this point as he walked over to pick out one of the pots he could actually get to for the moment before moving on to look for some suitable pasta.

Once that was done he went about starting to put the water into the pot.

"You would think they would have ways for us to get to certain areas."
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[personal profile] wisdominshadows 2020-06-04 05:00 pm (UTC)(link)
"All right. Just be careful; you don't want to be swept off your own feet."
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Re: Good place to wrap?

[personal profile] myblueskies 2020-06-04 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"You stay safe too sir! I'll see you afterwards!"

He was certain Curufin would do very well on the mission!
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[personal profile] irrationally 2020-06-04 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
"They threatened to burn you?"

She shouldn't be surprised. She's seen children being threatened with worse. But at the same time Alice just can't help the instinctive emotional flare up it gives her. It's so gross. It makes her feel sick to her stomach.

"If they do that, then they are terrible leaders. People shouldn't expect their every single order to be followed out of a fear of death. They should earn that trust through respect."
enthunder: (zoom ☇ is it working)

[personal profile] enthunder 2020-06-04 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's gotta be about that many. I think we must've had almost thirty newbies last time alone. As to leadership..." She made a flippant gesture with the hand that wasn't reaching for his other arm.

"They're not appointed by anyone who's actually in charge of this stupid journey, so who cares? Do what you want. What're they gonna do, have a meeting about it?"
onehandsomeslickninja: (what?!)

[personal profile] onehandsomeslickninja 2020-06-04 09:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, that's a bit more cynicism about it all than he expected, and he craned his neck to look over his shoulder at her. "They still have the power to make bad decisions that hurt people, even trivial ones."
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[personal profile] thebetterweapon 2020-06-04 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"Damn sure hope so." Creed rumbles. "Ain't much good for much else." He admits. He's a soldier. Point him at things and give him a job to do and he'll do it. He ain't a politician to smooth things over.
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[personal profile] madcuriosity 2020-06-04 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"Persephone?" the name sounded familiar but Alice couldn't place where. "That's a very lovely name, Miss Persephone! It's very nice to meet you properly."
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[personal profile] enthunder 2020-06-04 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"Then hold 'em accountable." She met his eyes, and raised an eyebrow.

"Look, I'm not the best person to give advice on dealing with leadership. Back home we ended up killing ours."
onehandsomeslickninja: (i got this)

[personal profile] onehandsomeslickninja 2020-06-05 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
"Lightning, you're a genius! I'll be right back!" Edge started for the dressing car again, deliberately slow enough so she could haul him back.
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-06-05 03:00 am (UTC)(link)
Maru nodded slowly. "Same." He really wasn't good for anything else and he freely admitted that. He'd been created with the sin of Sloth in mind, realistically he knew that and knew that he was low-energy enough he put a lot of people off. He was unmotivated and lazy to the point he even hated making decisions of his own, relying on others to tell him what to do and make them for him.

The one thing he was actually good at was the one thing he hated.

"Hope you get to fight then." If that was what he wanted.