voidtreckermods: (train)
VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2020-05-17 06:31 am

Final: Orange

Down the Staircase: Backdated to Day Seven

Those who were investigating the sigil or fighting crabs nearby would be aware of the ground rumbling as a spiral staircase opened into the dark sand below.

Of course it is less a staircase at the bottom of the ocean and more a terrifying water helter-skelter downwards through the dark.

But they land in an underground cave. It is dark, and ankle deep in water. In the centre there is a white marble plinth, with a large empty shell on top. The walls of the cave are dark and grimy but with the aid of the torches in their SCA's and some investigating will find a hint of colours underneath the sand and seaweed on the walls.

Between day seven and day ten

The crabs are still attacking. It is not a never ending siege but it pays to be vigilant as every so often crabs arrive to launch an attack on the sleeping citizens. Luckily they don't seem to be able to get into the underground chamber, perhaps being too large or unwilling to enter through the twisting passage.

Inside the cave the water is slowly rising, by day ten of the month of Fiddlesticks it reaches the average voidtrecker's chest.

The plinth is tall, above the voidtreckers' heads and so hasn't been submerged yet.

Assuming they have begun to clear the sand and seaweed off the walls of the cave a picture begins to emerge. Simple drawings, very similar to those on the tablets in the market place.

Day Ten

Light from the sky, an island. People gathered around a fire. Beacon. Symbols are helpfully translated for them. A plinth. No, two plinths with shells on them filled with light.

All very useful. If only they had any way to share their ideas with the others.

Which is when their SCA's glow and a holographic screen appears.

Meanwhile on the train...

By day ten the storm hits with a vengeance. Waves are high, rain falls practically sideways. The train holds out well, staying in place and upright through the battering seas. Going out to dive is nerve wracking and there might be some cases of seasickness in those remaining on the train.

It is all in all not a great sea faring experience.
mtsilver_conquor: (Princess)

[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-05-19 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
Pettings are nice, but he does notice Kaiba looks and, more importantly, smells exhausted. Eva likes this human, so Princess will do his best to help!

It's why, after only a few pats, he backs off - and starts to Sing. The air shimmers with purple energy that's directed towards Kaiba. Typically, he'd only kee it up for five or so seconds, but this time, he's aiming to send the human into the land of Sleep.
blue_ice: (loves his brother)

[personal profile] blue_ice 2020-05-19 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
"Princess...what..."

Kaiba knows what this is, but he's not ready. Ugh---he feels so heavy. He clumsily drops to the floor, his head dropping atop the beanbag as a makeshift pillow. He struggles to keep his eyelids open for a little longer.

"...if you...make a mess of the cardcase...I'm telling Eva..."

He's drifting off, even in the awkward position he slipped to the floor in.
Edited 2020-05-19 04:36 (UTC)
mtsilver_conquor: (Princess)

[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-05-22 08:59 am (UTC)(link)
Just as planned!

That said, he does nudge Kaiba into something less awkward. Mostly so he can use Kaiba as something of a half nest, the cardcase ignored.

Look, he has to make sure this human gets some sleep, even if Eva finds out!
blue_ice: (blinded)

[personal profile] blue_ice 2020-05-23 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
"Mmm...fine, be like tha..."

Kaiba's sleepy enough to be fairly pliant. He loosely curls up, allowing Princess to claim his lap, and allows himself to be claimed by sleep. He'll be grateful in the morning, if a little sore.