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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.
najaran: (Hm?)

Re: Beach day - ota

[personal profile] najaran 2020-07-27 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
(Tis fine, we may need to plot a thing with the two of them and Duo though... >.>)

"No one here knows about the Cards but me, though," she said confused. She wasn't turning down the help, she just wasn't sure how anyone could...
les_magique: (There's a perfectly good explanation)

[personal profile] les_magique 2020-07-27 06:42 am (UTC)(link)
"There were some close calls, but I somehow managed to avoid being killed by crabs. I am NEVER going on a red team mission again!"
unfavorableinstigation: Nita looking right, holding a book. (I'm In The Book)

[personal profile] unfavorableinstigation 2020-07-27 12:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, you're not bad company yourself," Nita said, before taking another bite of her food.

"Just so you know."

She nodded again at Glorfindel's point.

"We keep dealing with the 'unprecedented' cases for each world; wonder if that's all we're expected to do?"

And why the SCA information was so terribly limited...
thebiggestguy: (pic#13249165)

[personal profile] thebiggestguy 2020-07-27 01:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"On the other hand, a spellcaster breaching the external, static defenses of a Garlean castrum is much more difficult for them to respond to once they're inside." That blade cut both ways.
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[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-07-27 03:26 pm (UTC)(link)
She laughs. "Oh no! Ai, but that is the way of it, to have a bard around. Makalaure was terrible about doing something similar. How his brothers hated that tendency!"

"Makalaure would have loved to meet a new promising bard." She muses.
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[personal profile] xue_yang 2020-07-27 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"Looks like way." Xue Yang hasn't ever fought like that before, with a group that comprised of fighters and healers. "Seems like a pretty well rounded group. I'm guessing that is why we've been grouped together."
schrodingersghost: (Fenton - Worried4)

[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2020-07-27 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"I guess you could put it like that? Skulker is a tiny ghost who runs around in a big robot suit. So when he comes by to show off his upgrades, that usually means new weapons he wants to test out." Danny makes a face."He likes glowing knives. And energy guns. And missiles."

He pauses a moment as he tries to think how to explain. "A little like that, maybe? Except homing missiles can change direction and follow me. And they explode when they hit."
laurefindil: (Smile)

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-07-28 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm sure they will meet eventually," Glorfindel said with a warm smile. "The question is if Lindir will overstay his welcome...he's a big fan."
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[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-07-28 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
"I have to admit, I have never fired an arrow that exploded on impact. Though there are some archers who you would swear that their arrows could turn corners." He grinned, not saying if he were one or not.

"Does Skulker have one of those complexes where he overcompensates for being small?"
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[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-07-29 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
Glorfindel laughed. "You'd be welcome by any team you cared to join, so why not check out another, next mission?"

"The Giant Squid was a bit challenging."
laurefindil: (Smile)

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-07-29 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
"Thank you," Glorfindel said with a smile. "The feeling is mutual!"

"You don't pray to the Valar for the little stuff you can fix yourself," he pointed out.

If they were on a rebel Train, perhaps it has limited access, aside from the general summary. "Do you suppose," he wondered aloud, "if the missions we get are ones that the Official VoidTrkkers declined?"
laurefindil: (Smile)

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-07-29 12:30 am (UTC)(link)
"Personally I'd keep a mobile force inside available to counter any wall breaching with an armed defense. Once the static clears."
laurefindil: (Smile)

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-07-29 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
"It's nice to be part of a team," Glorfindel said. He didn't belabor the point, however.

"I wonder when we'll get a nice party like this again. Those who have been here longer say it is not the norm."
unfavorableinstigation: Nita working with a Kernel (Wizardry Is Kid Stuff)

[personal profile] unfavorableinstigation 2020-07-29 12:34 am (UTC)(link)
"You've got that right," Nita replied, a wry smile on her face.

As to the other thing... "If the other Voidtreckers don't get visions, that might be why they decline them."

Because they can't see the impending disaster, just the immediate symptoms...
xue_yang: (I don't believe you)

[personal profile] xue_yang 2020-07-29 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh? So usually we do all the hard work and then just go back on the train? How unfortunate."

He really doesn't like that at all. What good is all of this helping other worlds if they don't get at least some sort of relaxation and enjoyment afterwards?
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Re: Beach Day

[personal profile] mynameisallen 2020-07-29 10:00 am (UTC)(link)
"An exorcist where I am from is someone who can deal with Akumas, which I can always explain if needs be."
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[personal profile] thebiggestguy 2020-07-29 01:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"As they do. But it remains a mobile force without magic against one that has it." Though it occurred to Dread, after a moment, that he ought to be a little clearer about something. "We use aether to enhance even our physical strength, as well, in many cases. Garleans can't do that readily."
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[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-07-29 02:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Nerdanel snorts in amusement.

"I would rather worry that Makalaure would wear him out! He loves music - to have another bard around would have been one of his greatest joys."

Before.

She's not so sure about now.
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[personal profile] maxwellsdaemon 2020-07-29 05:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Duo's hands immediately lifted as he laughed, palms out, in a sign of surrender.

"No no no no, you got me wrong, sweetheart! I want you to do it! Knowin my luck I'd set it off... You're the one with the magic touch. Just give my castle a bang and we'll see if it works, or if I'm just doomed to forever have lopsided castles in my life..."

He lowered his hands and lightly flicked the side of the bucket. And then looked down at his finger. "... Ouch."
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[personal profile] schrodingersghost 2020-07-30 01:25 am (UTC)(link)
"Considering he went around calling himself the Ghost Zone's Greatest Hunter while wearing a suit of armor about twenty times his size, I'm going to go with yes."
irrationally: (but he would not join the dance)

[personal profile] irrationally 2020-07-30 07:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, I don't think you would be stupid enough to really se--"

She's stopped. Mid-sentence. Because she just has to stare at him - and the way he's staring at his finger - with a look that suggests she's trying really hard to figure out whether he's just joking or he really just disproved her before she could even finish her sentence!

And Alice can't figure it out. Duo is such a tough nut to crack when it comes to this one specific thing, especially since Alice hasn't spent enough quality time around actual real people to have enough social experience to figure it out.

So. You know what? She's not going to figure it out. Instead she just makes sure Duo's hand is out of the way properly before smashing down the teapot onto Duo's bucket..

.. only for a loud crack to resound across the beach as the bucket just.. splits in half.

Welp.
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[personal profile] maxwellsdaemon 2020-07-31 03:51 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh, fuuuuu..." Duo stared in shock and horror at the two halves of his beloved castle and the pile of sand that was once contained within... and the pouted.

"... My castle..." He reached out for the two pieces and tried in vain to put them back together. That was never going to happen. He sighed and tossed the two pieces over his shoulder, he'd pick them up later when they headed back to the train. But for now, out of sight, out of mind.

"Well, that didn't work out the way I'd hoped!" Duo said with a cheerful laugh.
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[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-07-31 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Eva beams.

"Near as we can tell, 'mamono' - the ancient word for pokemon are creatures that have the ability to innately manipulate their bio-energy, though I don't know how it works. What I do know they're grouped into eighteen types, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. They're also a variety of classes. Sometimes type and class crossover, but not always.

Outside insects and a variety of ocean-life, they're the closest thing my world has to animals. Monstrous and deadly animals, but animals nonetheless. They're also more intelligent than animals, but they're not sapient. They're also intimately connected to Arkea's way of life to the point this-" a small circle in the air as she briefly gestures to the surroundings, "would be considered fringe fantasy/horror."
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[personal profile] mtsilver_conquor 2020-07-31 04:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"Gods shouldn't be easy to understand."

They wouldn't ve gods otherwise. "What is he like? Lord Aule?"
marriedanidiot: (wisdom)

[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-08-01 08:19 am (UTC)(link)
She laughs softly. "Well. They aren't gods, as they are wont to remind us. Lord Aule is... as if a Mountain or a Forge took form. He is Rock, and Fire, and Craft."
Edited 2020-08-01 08:19 (UTC)