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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] sensitiveapple 2020-06-09 07:24 pm (UTC)(link)
She grins, trying not to slosh the water around while she bounces on her toes. "It would certainly be a nice break from the bacon!" She says. People eat a lot of meat, but if anyone's been paying attention? Misa does not. Oh, she'll eat some fish, and some meat now and again, but not a lot.

"Do you think we could make a dessert with these?"
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-06-16 04:08 pm (UTC)(link)
"You better believe we can make dessert with these." Gladio answered with a grin, amused by her excitement.

"Part of what I planned to do actually. Can use these in a lot of cooking." And like she said, it would be a break from the bacon. And the massive amount of seafood he was sure they would have to endure now.
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[personal profile] sensitiveapple 2020-06-18 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
She nods. "I don't know much about cooking, but if you want help... Freema trained me to listen to directions well." So did Jocko, but she's not going to think about that right now.
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-06-20 05:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well I'm not really sure what I wanna do with these just yet..." He leaned over and gestured to the white 'meat' of the coconut and smiled. "That stuff though, that's what you can use in cooking. We can dry it and store it and use it in desserts and drinks and things. Give it a bit of a kick. If you want to help me do that? It's not cooking, just grating and drying it out."
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[personal profile] sensitiveapple 2020-06-23 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
She frowns, poking it with a finger. It doesn't give easily. "Sure. I can do that." Why not? They'll be back on the train, anyway, and stuck with nothing to do.
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-06-25 10:27 am (UTC)(link)
"Doesn't sound that fun, I know. But afterwards I can do some things with them. Ever had a smoothie before?" He asked her then on a sudden inspiration. Misa seemed to like fruit after all. They were pretty good things to have, back home when he was younger and he was training, he'd make himself some to help build him up.
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[personal profile] sensitiveapple 2020-06-25 03:20 pm (UTC)(link)
She cocks her head. "What's a smoothie?" She asks, sitting down in the sand finally. She's had a lot of strange foods here. She wonders if she can write them all down and take them home to Freema. The best present for Freema? Another recipe.
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-06-25 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"I take that as a no!" Gladio chuckled and waited for her to sit down before he replied. "Smoothies are drinks made with different kinds of fruits and vegetables. You can use them as meals, throw in extra protein and vitamins and you've got everything a growing body needs."
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[personal profile] sensitiveapple 2020-06-26 04:29 pm (UTC)(link)
"oh! We don't call them smoothies, just a fruit drink. Add some ice in and it's perfect." She shrugs her shoulders. Freema made them for her a lot, because getting her to eat sometimes is hard. Especially if someone in the House is pregnant.
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-06-27 03:42 am (UTC)(link)
"Guess you could call them that as well." Gladio nodded, a little amused but happy that she knew what he was talking about at least. "Ice is really good in them." He agreed easily, and started to wonder if he should start to make those again. He used to do them a lot back home, before he headed out on the road with the guys at least. It wasn't always a certain thing that he'd be able to sit down for a meal, so having that kind of drink was good to tide him over. Plus they tasted great!