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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2020-07-09 04:39 am

Deep Dweller: Start

After the dreams some of the voidtreckers report on day Four of Grasshopper those that have been on the train for a little while will be expecting what comes the next day. Their SCA's glow with the colour of the void and a holographic image will appear.

Preparations and Arrival

As promised the dressing carriage is opened for optional extras. There are flight suits, similar to those they wore into space but without the helmets. There are instead hard hats and some basic climbing gear as well as bags to put supplies in. There are even a few red tents if any of those planning on tackling red's mission want to grab one, they hold six people in two inner compartments and are relatively easy to put up and take down.

They have a few hours of preparation before the announcement comes. Soon approaching system #789327772. Planet Terra. Drop order: Orange, Red, Blue, Purple. Orange to doors. Leaving the void in ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one. A sharp jerk, a judder and the view from the window changes from the void to dark cloudy skies and very red sand.

They land smoothly, and indeed it seems they have landed on train tracks. A few moments later they pull up outside a huge metal and glass building.

Orange Team

Arrival

Jumping down from the train they will find themselves outside large metal gates. Noticable is the spotlights that shine even in the day time, reflecting oddly off the red sand. It is hot and dry outside, a slight breeze sending red dust rolling around their feet.

The gates aren't locked. There is no lock though they will notice devices that are probably security cameras. The doors are glass and inside is light and airy. They enter into a large lobby, a large circular desk in the centre and a glass walled waiting room to the side.

It is empty. No people at all. All the lights are on. Time to explore.

Exploration

Going up two floors and down five the lab is large and full of all manner of interesting things. Scientific equipment, monitoring stations measuring chemical levels in the air, temperature, water levels. Where to even start is a good question. The lights remain on, which might be annoying at night.

Red Team

Arrivals

Red team to doors. The train continues travelling along the train tracks, looking out the windows they will see endless rolling red sand. Factories rising up from the ground, dotted across the landscape. As the train gets close the air outside seems hazier, through the fumes. They may even see in the distance, strange silver floating orbs.

Eventually it pulls up at a station. Just a raised block really, but easy enough for red team to disembark.

The land stretches out around them. Train tracks criss cross the surface but apart from that there don't seem to be any boundaries. No fences, roads or sign posts.

It won't take them long to find the first orbs, strange silvery spheres and seem almost liquid, until they are not.

Night Time

It grows dark quickly after sunset here, which might take them by surprise. Taking them more by surprise however may be the scraping, scuttling noises in the dark. Skittering close. There is no light out here on the surface, they are far away from the research facility that Orange found themselves in.

If anyone manages to catch a glimpse they will see grey, long limmbed creatures. They shy away from light but anyone in the dark is likely to be attacked. They fight with claws and teeth.

When the sun rises they are gone.

Blue Team

Arrival

Blue team to doors. The train continues across the landscape, passing more orbs, just floating there silently. It stops at the entrance of a cave.

The cave slopes downwards into darkness and soon turns into small tunnels. They don't need to go far when they meet the first ground of Gry. A group of young Gry, practising with spears in an wider section of cave.

Despite being very surprised at the sudden visitors no weapons are pointed at the voidtreckers, instead they are met with curiosity. They are soon led further into the tunnels and soon come to the living areas.

The Gry lead simple lives but they are all pretty fascinated to see their visitors and will allow them to look around their home and answer any questions they have.

Night Time

Most of the Gry sleep in a large communal sleeping area and the Voidtreckers are welcome to join them, though the Gry won't be insulted if they choose to seek out a more private area.

If the Voidtreckers awake in fear in the night, after strange dreams they will find they are not alone. Many of the Gry have awoken too and will reassure the Voidtreckers, tell them it is an honour to communicate with The Burrower.

Purple

Arrival

Purple team to doors. The train continues on the tracks and soon enters a tunnel itself. It's a bit of a bumpy trip, this train was clearly not made for warren systems but after some uneasy twists and turns they pull to a stop.

They are at a train station, not that it's easy to see because it is pitch black. But it is clear there are people around, some looking very confused at the very odd train.

Once the last of those going on the mission leave the train it speeds off into the darkness.

The Terran's are large and tower over most of the voidtreckers but they are friendly enough, if a little confused, once it is explained that they are here to help. They will be led over towards the collapsed section of city.

There is a lot of activity. People digging at rubble, others using their sheer size and strength to hold up beams. There is an array of rescue equipment and a group of official-looking Terran's holding large devices that are comparable to a tablet-computer and discussing solutions.

There is plenty to do to help, smaller rubble to clear, injured people to tend to. Worried Terran's to calm and reassure. Those brave enough can volunteer to use their smaller size to help get supplies through to those trapped and those with any scientific know how, great strength or magic can put their skills to good use.

Rest Time

Throughout the day people are rescued and other parts of the tunnels stabilised. There is more work to be done but the Terran's seem to be working in shifts and they will encourage their surprise allies to rest as well. They will offer to host them.

They live in large groups and will happily invite the voidtreckers into their homes. They will be curious about the voidtreckers but will also answer questions. Telling them about the strange storm and the collapse of the tunnels. They are urged to sleep early and the next day it will be back to work.

(OOC: Information is here)
magicurls: (contemplative)

[personal profile] magicurls 2020-08-25 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
"And protecting everyone," she sighed. "There's bound to be danger...right? There always seems to be."
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/wrap

[personal profile] magicurls 2020-08-25 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
"They're...bigger than caverns. Wider, so big you might get lost looking at the sky...but in a way we built so much around ourselves, it's not really that free....but it's home...."

Talk of home was hard. Painful, even. But she did so with a gentle sigh, hoping it would calm her back to a dream.
diamondsfortears: (Default)

Sounds good <3 Thank you

[personal profile] diamondsfortears 2020-08-25 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
Daia can't help that his cheeks turn a little pink when the arm wraps around him, but he nods happily.

"Okay!"

And he waits eagerly for their stop.
happyends: (the time that ticked away ceaselessly)

[personal profile] happyends 2020-08-25 09:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Office things. You're already very convincing, Gladio. Already a total office worker. Madoka probably has more knowledge of this than him, considering her mother talks about her job at the office often enough!

But she smiles all the same - it's kind of cute how he tries to go along with it.

"You want to be the boss already, mister Gladio? It's probably harder than you think! Just imagine how many people would be working under you if you were the boss of a big company..!"
so_dark_a_road: (flickers of light)

You're welcome! And it's a wrap!

[personal profile] so_dark_a_road 2020-08-26 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
[ And off they go! <3 ]
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-08-26 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's... nice." Maru agreed, looking at it quietly for a moment. It was a soft, warm glow. It was nice.

"I don't have anything as nice as that."
so_dark_a_road: (rainy day in the forest)

Calling this a wrap!

[personal profile] so_dark_a_road 2020-08-27 07:42 am (UTC)(link)
"It's okay with me. We can SCA each other if anything turns up. I'll stay here for a bit and search for a map, in the drawers and on the computers."

And so they went in different directions.
so_dark_a_road: (among the contending princes)

Sorry about the long delay! can we consider this a wrap?

[personal profile] so_dark_a_road 2020-08-27 08:02 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes, ask him politely! Otherwise, if you tackle him to the ground, he might get the wrong idea about your intentions." Wicked grin.

"Anyway, I wish you luck in this mission. Fight hard, and lead well! I'm sure Blue Team will be fine."
so_dark_a_road: (rainy day in the forest)

Sorry about the long delay! Can we consider this a wrap?

[personal profile] so_dark_a_road 2020-08-27 08:18 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes, from you. I never assume that I can't learn anything from a person, because experience has taught me that I always can. Besides, you're interesting in your own way, just as everybody I've ever interacted with is."

He thought. "If you don't want to take your hood off to put the helmet on, because you don't like to show your face, then you can always go to some other part of the train. Your cabin, for instance. You don't have to try everything on here in the Dressing Carriage. But whatever you choose to do, I wish you luck on this mission."
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-08-27 08:34 am (UTC)(link)
"You can't swim?" Gladio chuckled and clapped Dyme on his shoulder. "Then the next time we get near the sea, or a lake, we need to teach you!" He didn't think it'd help his fear of drowning, but it was always a handy skill to have.

"But you'll be fine. You're tough."
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Sure thing ^^

[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-08-27 08:39 am (UTC)(link)
Gladio laughed loudly. Sure he would, but not the way Curufin was thinking. He'd probably end up getting punched, or worse...

"I'm sure they will." He replied cheerfully once he'd calmed. "And you to, I'll see you when it's all over!" He grinned and, with that said, took his leave to go and find his Team Mates.
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-08-27 08:45 am (UTC)(link)
"And that." There was no reason to sugar-coat it or lie, Mami knew what to expect already. But there was a sort of sad quality to his smile after he said it. Why the missions couldn't just be that without all the fighting, he didn't know... "There might. I always hope there isn't, but always be prepared for if it happens."
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-08-27 08:52 am (UTC)(link)
Gladio smiled when he was leaned upon, and carefully moved an arm to rest behind Ple Two, his hand flat upon the floor. He was happy to just sit there and let her settle against him. He was warm, as well as a 'cuddly bear of a man', and content to play pillow to his friends when needed.

He didn't say much himself, Gladio just sat quietly and calmly, and wondered about the strange dreams...
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No worries. And up to you. :D

[personal profile] nobodys_puppet 2020-08-27 09:12 am (UTC)(link)
She as very confused about how she could be interesting. But she stepped back with the helmet. Going somewhere else to try and make it would could be a good idea. She glanced at Axel, to make sure he wouldn't leave without her...
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-08-27 08:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"You make a good point..." He didn't much like that idea, it sounded stressful for a nice, normal job for nice, normal Gladio. "... Maybe I could study something? Botany maybe? Learn to grow lots of different things?" Now that was something Gladio felt he could take to with ease.
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[personal profile] pleple 2020-08-27 10:01 pm (UTC)(link)
It was calming. People were calming, when she allowed them to be. No one made fun of her, or treated her like she was less strong for needing it.

She felt lucky, and relaxed enough that her breathing steadily slowed back down.
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[personal profile] strawberryprotector 2020-08-27 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Ichigo looked down at his own hands, his scrapes already healing thanks to Zangetsu. "If I'd grabbed a set, I'd give them to you, but I don't need 'em. Glorfindel-san seems to have some skill with healing, though, if you want to ask him to check your hands."
so_dark_a_road: (among the contending princes)

Sorry about the delay! Can we wrap this one and catch up later?

[personal profile] so_dark_a_road 2020-08-28 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"If Greg's bizarro twin turns up here, I'll certainly warn you." Curufin is laughing softly. "Nautilus, eh? I like that name for a city. That must have been grand, to live in a city where everybody can use magic to create fish for you." Of course! Should not all worlds be centered around the cat?

"Then the Fish Emporium will surely supply you with fish. I can say that categorically! Count on it."
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And it's a wrap!

[personal profile] so_dark_a_road 2020-08-28 06:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"You have fire magic, oh good! That would simplify things. I think we'd have to get the train to give us a separate facility for such work. I wouldn't want to be sharing space with any of the current carriages. Not safe! Containment would be essential, just as you say."

He nodded. "I'm going to try. I haven't yet searched all the cabinets and storerooms, so there's no telling what might be in there. We can talk some more later, though. I'd be up for that. Meantime, good luck in the caves!"
so_dark_a_road: (green army jacket)

How about if we wrap this thread and catch up later?

[personal profile] so_dark_a_road 2020-08-28 06:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"It seems you are lucky to have this young man, Jin Ling, as an associate, as he is lucky in his association with you."

"I understand, then. To be a rogue cultivator is not a bad thing, then. Xue Yang's problems don't stem from that, I guess, but from other events of his past."

The sound of the train's PA system crackled through the air, announcing drop order.

"Whoops, Orange is first! Lan WangJi, thank you for this conversation and all the information about your culture. Good luck with the caves and the Gry! I'm sure we'll talk again." And he picked up his gear and prepared to head for the doors.
Edited 2020-08-28 19:02 (UTC)
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[personal profile] swansongs 2020-08-28 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
He shook his head. "I can barely even, what's it called, doggy paddle?" Sometimes, he wondered why his brother hadn't taught him, but Nyckel had been busy with so many things, including teaching Dyme other stuff, like playing guitar.

"I wouldn't mind learning though." Even if he was a little wary of the water for reasons other than drowning after the horrible monstrosities of missions past.

Smiling, he stood up a little straighter. "You got that right. I wouldn't be here if I wasn't tough." He might not be a great fighter or the smartest person, but he was still tough in his own ways.
achickenformylove: (mdzs 1)

Works for me

[personal profile] achickenformylove 2020-08-29 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
WangJi nodded to confirm that Curufin had right idea about Xue Yang and rogue cultivators. They were not bad cultivators by nature, but something else had happened in his life.

"Of course." He said, not about to hold him up when he had to depart on the mission. "Good luck to you as well."
myblueskies: (of course!)

notifs are just Bad this month but wrapped now!

[personal profile] myblueskies 2020-08-29 02:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes mister Jonouchi!"

He grinned and looked back into the darkness, he was sure they would soon figure everything out!
happyends: (the promise we made)

[personal profile] happyends 2020-08-29 02:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"You could open up your own flower shop!" Madoka offers with a smile. Now that's something she could see Gladio doing, if not just because it'd be a lot more relaxing and lowkey. Not to mention that he'd probably enjoy being surrounded by flowers all day, right? She's seen the way he sits in the greenhouse at times! "Full of pretty flowers that you grew yourself. That'd be nice, right? And then you can make tons of people happy by helping them pick out the perfect flowers or bouquets for their loved ones!"

.. maybe her imagination is running away just a little bit with her here, but that's just how Madoka works once she gets all excited about things. And the idea of Gladio running a flower shop - even if it may never come to pass for him - is just too adorable to pass up.
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Re: Nighttime

[personal profile] hotheadwarmheart 2020-08-30 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
"No, it's here on the planet somewhere," Lea said. "A good bit further underground than we are, most likely, though I'm not sure exactly where."