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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2020-05-21 05:22 am

Under the Sea: Conclusion and aftermath

Ritual

The jellyfish is no more and as red team take stock of their injuries, or collapse from exhaustion the lights zip around them, singing their song of joy. They gather around the light that had been inside the jellyfish and now that it has been released it is obvious this light is different. Stronger. They surround it and the song gets even louder as they begin to move towards the plinth.

In the caverns where the purple and orange team are there is a stillness. For those in orange team still in the cavern they can only hope that the instructions they gave out had been followed. Luckily for them they have been, Purple team have done a remarkable job of defeating the crabs and cleaning the temple. The priests gather around the shell on the alter, arms linked together in prayer as they seek to re-sanctify their temple. As their prayer begins they will invite the voidtreckers to join them, though no one is forced into taking part in the ritual. They suggest that they use their strange wrist jewellery to open communication with their friends in Bui.

The monster on the beach is defeated and though the fight is still raging against the crabs, a beacon has been built and lit. The islanders who are not fighting gather around it, linking arms, drawing any voidtreckers who don't object to joining them into the circle.

The song begins hesitantly, almost as if everyone has forgotten the words and only half remembers the tune. The SCA translates, the prayer is simple, a blessing on the land and its people, deliverance from the darkness and hope for the future.

The light from the jellyfish reaches the plinth and is set upon it. The song heightens and the light shoots upwards, blinding in its brilliance.

Through the dark storm clouds a light streams towards the island, most of it towards the beacon on the island though there is a break away light that goes towards the train, where some of orange team have set up a second beacon. It swirls around those on the train roof, singing a song of happiness and bounces back towards the island.

The light reaches the main beacon and hits it with a strength that lights up the whole sky. The light splits more solidly into two and speeds off over the ocean. Light pours into the underground caverns, not caring about the ocean and rock in the way, the light pools into the shells, the caverns glow warmly.

Outside the storm calms, clouds roll back, the sun shines. The sea stills. The wind stops. The sun is rising, a beautiful dawn. Any monsters left scuttle away, vanishing into the ocean, away from Bui.

Those with any powers that they couldn't reach before find them returned in a rush. Those who can sense life find this world teeming with it. A song that dances between every plant and creature.

Some of red may have evacuated to the train but those who stayed to see the ritual through, the world around them seems to melt away and they find themselves back next to the rock pools. Among their number there are some confused looking islanders who intrinsically draw closer to those who helped free the lights.

Orange and Purple

Down underwater there's noise and a babble of voices as the citizens of Bui wake up. There's a shimmering around the city now, like a shield though they can pass through easily. Parents scramble to locate their children and all check on loved ones and friends.

The familiar voice of train announcements is heard through Orange team's SCAs. Orange return to the VoidTrecker Express. Once everyone is on board it flies low over the ocean, skimming the waves.

In the underwater temple the priests finish sealing the ritual and then it is time to begin the return trek. There are no monsters this time and after a few hours, as they emerge onto the first of the sandbanks they will find the VoidTrecker Express is waiting for them.

Red and Blue

The monsters gone, those of the island gather everyone from the rock pools and for a few hours everyone sleeps.

At about noon the islanders begin to stir, begin putting things to rights. Wood is moved from the strategic points to more communal campfires on the beach. Any dead monsters that haven't been gathered for food have been washed out to sea, disappeared into the depths. They begin to prepare food and won't turn away any helpers. Though those who have been fighting are encouraged to rest.

The islanders bring blankets and start to gather. Everyone is exhausted but the children, in the way of children find the energy to play in the sea and the sand.

Beach Day

Early afternoon the train lands on the beach and everyone gets a holographic message to their SCA.

Mission successful. Well done Voidtreckers. Enjoy the rest of your day. You will find suitable clothing in the dressing room. A new recipe has been added to the kitchen information points.

The dressing room is indeed open once more, this time it holds swimsuits of every style, shorts, t shirts, wraps and beach skirts. Sun hats and sunglasses can also be found. It's a bit of a mush mash but they should be able to cobble together something other than their uniform wet suits.

Time to laze around on the beach or for those who still have energy swim or play. A few hours later a ripple across the water brings some of those from Bui and they swim or lounge on rocks to talk.

Food and stories

Food is cooked and shared, the islanders will happily try the voidtreckers' offerings and share their own. As the sun begins to set they gather around the fires. Stories and songs are shared and there's even some dancing for the brave.

Voidtreckers can choose whether to sleep in their own beds or spend one last night on the island before the train flies off into the sunrise and into the void.
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[personal profile] adropofsunlight 2020-06-10 09:03 am (UTC)(link)
"No...I mean I didn't even know people could change what team to go on. I always thought you got assigned when you first arrive and that is the missions you have to do."

Which was an assumption more than anything really. But now she knew she figured she could just make her own choices regardless.
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[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-06-10 09:35 am (UTC)(link)
"That's a good trait to have. Sometimes we need to be out-stubborned." Not often, if one asked Eva, but she was well aware of a woman's faults and a boy's strong points.

"True, though sometimes it also just takes the right hat."

Like her two hats. Maybe she should try and get them at some point...?
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-06-10 10:42 am (UTC)(link)
Minako tried her best, but even she knew when she was reaching her limits and soon the other had managed to win the match with Minako slumping to the floor for the time being.

"Congrats. That was great."
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-06-10 10:49 am (UTC)(link)
"It's fine. Though sorry if I am not as great teacher." It was her first time aftyre all, but she was going to keep trying at least.
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[personal profile] loveandduty 2020-06-10 10:51 am (UTC)(link)
"So is it about the leadership on the train or something? Because leadership is usually something where yes you lead, but you still take others into consideration." At least that was how she goes about it when it comes to the other Sailor Scouts back home.
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[personal profile] onehandsomeslickninja 2020-06-10 01:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"Most places that aren't a throne room are." That might be oversimplifying, but Edge was a pretty casual King as these things went. "Especially in the middle of battle or fun!"
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[personal profile] onehandsomeslickninja 2020-06-10 01:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, around here you're apparently allowed to ignore someone if you decide they're just trying to seduce a girl." Specifically referencing the train's leadership was a great way to make Edge scowl. "Or if they haven't done any specific leading themselves, never mind the lack of opportunities to do so."
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[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-06-10 01:51 pm (UTC)(link)
She makes a distressed noise. "Oh, oh, I'm so sorry. It should not be so. Is there no place safe you can go?"
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[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-06-10 02:23 pm (UTC)(link)
She chuckles at him.

"I'm sure your Yuffie enjoys you looking."
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[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-06-10 02:29 pm (UTC)(link)
"I am sure if you found the right stone, you could!" She smiles. "I doubt we have any time to seek anything like that here, nor space on the train, but it would be fun, would it not?"

She nods. "Oh, but that would be such a lovely feature in a garden. Do they use multiple stones, or just the one?"
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[personal profile] aggressivelygood 2020-06-10 02:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Sven spluttered with pretend indignation.

"Mercy, please! I thought by leaving the church I'd escaped having to wind up with a dumb title like that. I'm only..."

Wait, how old was he again? He'd been 20 when he'd left the monastery. How many years had he been travelling? Five, six? Longer, maybe? He couldn't even count by the number of winters, he'd travelled so widely across his world that the seasons were no longer a useful tool by with to measure his time. You lost track when you were constantly moving and your only obligations were those to your god.

He brandished a warning finger at Alice. "If you say one word about me being so old I can't remember my age anymore, then so help me I'll...I'll stand out in the sunshine and eat all your crab in front of you."
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[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-06-10 02:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah, I see." Nerdanel tucks Eva's hair back behind her ear as she settles.

"In ours, Fate is a person! Lord Namo is the Doomsman of the Valar, and his wife is Vaire the Weaver, who I suppose is History."
Edited 2020-06-10 14:42 (UTC)
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[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-06-10 02:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ai! His puns." She rolls her eyes, amused. "I apologise - he does like words, and that reflects in his jokes too. At the least, Carnistir is not here for him to aggravate."

As those fights always ended with punching.
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[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-06-10 02:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, you can get custom made mosaic pices too, of course! But I find it more satisfying to use broken pieces. More natural, that way. And there's all sorts of art you can do with broken things! Why, one of my favourite gifts was a vase my boys broke once. My husband helped them repair it using gold to glue the pieces back together, and I rather think it looks even better, now."
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[personal profile] nutkrusher 2020-06-10 03:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, as long as we're here you won't have to answer just yet," Cassie says.
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[personal profile] nutkrusher 2020-06-10 03:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Cassie bends over to help her up - and shake her hand.

"Yeah, great match," Cassie says.

"Wouldn't mind setting up a net in the gym and doing this again sometime."

She wipes the sweat off her brow.

"Think I need something to drink now. I really had to work for that one."
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-10 03:22 pm (UTC)(link)
He chuckles. "The Detective doesn't like 'em either. Says the cameos are a disservice to Holmes. I prefer them myself though - less murder!"
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[personal profile] sell_tickets 2020-06-10 03:26 pm (UTC)(link)
He chuckled. One of my friends decided to just be a ***** and changed things up on his now wife. She put her hair up specifically to have an argument over why she couldn't wear a hat. Oh she swears it was just because it was too hot to have her hair down, but we all know the truth. But Grey..." he grinned impishly, eyes twinkling with amusement, "Grey was ready for her. Called in a sun parasol. Apparently her reply was that he was getting too good at this," he added with a laugh.
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-10 03:32 pm (UTC)(link)
"Absolutely everywhere. Especially if you've gone swimming and you're stuff is wet." He nods. "You could even just use a towel if you wanted."
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[personal profile] stealsyourheart 2020-06-10 03:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"Nah, not your fault." He grins, "Sand's just a pain to learn on, I guess. Shall we keep going?"
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[personal profile] eyeslikeblood 2020-06-10 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
He nodded in understanding. He hadn't encountered such before, but it wasn't a particularly outlandish concept next to some of the others he'd had to swallow since arriving.

"Was this your first time visiting a world?"
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[personal profile] flatteries 2020-06-10 07:35 pm (UTC)(link)
He leans a little closer towards Tidus no homo, looking obviously confused, yet at the same time like he wants to keep said confusion on the downlow. You know, in case someone is watching them and sees Inigo looking so terribly uncool!

"Is.. buying chocolate a mandatory kind of thing?"

Listen, he's just not used to all these modern things yet.. Is this some modern ritual Tidus is about to enlighten him about? The Ritual of Buying Chocolate?
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[personal profile] flatteries 2020-06-10 07:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Is he already branded now?!

"Vassal would actually be a lot more normal to me, you know.." He is from a medieval world. Even if it's a medieval world that also involves dragons.. and weird hot springs DLC.. look, it's still medieval! "But would there even be something in it for me?"

He knows that isn't quite the definition of a vassal, but still.
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[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-06-10 07:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Is Tidus's confusion at Inigo's question allowed? Because he blinks, but also does consider it with a thoughtful glance off to the side.

"No...it's just the one thing I remember." Well. "That and sweets."

Because he was looking at snacks for a movie night sometime before the mission rolled round. And he might be able to think of more of the shop options--and some do slowly return--but those aren't important!

But there is a small pause before he thinks to ask: "Have you had chocolate?"
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[personal profile] sonoflucis 2020-06-10 08:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Noct slowly slid his hands from his face, which was still bright red. "No...a kiss is fine..." He said. He really did like kissing. He honestly felt a little broken that he wasn't jumping at the opportunity to do more. Wasn't that normal for guys his age?