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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)
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[personal profile] blue_ice 2020-07-13 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
"Like your own personal security cameras?"

Kaiba took a look at one and nodded. "I've seen this place's own cameras around, but I've only found a few of the video feeds they go to. So it's a good idea."

He idly poked at the tablet in his hands. "Did you happen to find anything suspicious on your way here? Open computer tabs, monster damage, equipment sparking?"
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[personal profile] blue_ice 2020-07-13 06:13 am (UTC)(link)
Kaiba nodded his approval.

"Thanks. You're...a really good guy."

Almost too good. It's disturbing. "Don't forget to watch your own back too."
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-07-13 06:13 am (UTC)(link)
"... You... don't know me well." Maru almost wanted to laugh. She sounded like him. Exactly like him.

He thought about things Madoka had told him. He thought some more... and then shrugged and rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly.

"... I was alone for... hundreds of years. Deliberately. I'm socially awkward. I'm uncomfortable with people. I'm lazy." He gave her the smallest quirk of a self-depreciating smile. "I don't get people... It's so bothersome I could die. Caring about others... Worrying about them."

And here he dropped. He just sat himself down and sighed. "I wanna be better too. I'm trying. I'm... slowly learning." His head cocked to the side as he looked up at Madoka's Friend. "I'm talking to you."
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[personal profile] magicurls 2020-07-13 06:20 am (UTC)(link)
"...maybe that's why I found you easier to talk to," Mami admits with a small giggle.

"Caring about people is really tiring. And it's scary, and sad. But it's worth the effort, I think."
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[personal profile] theturksway 2020-07-13 06:20 am (UTC)(link)
The problem was Reno didn't know where was safe. Presumably it'd be better to be in the middle of the group fighting the creatures than out in the middle of nowhere so that the creatures could just find the kid and tear him to pieces while he had nowhere to run and no one to protect him. But was it really better? He still couldn't fight and the monsters were still surrounding them on all sides and darting in and out amongst their numbers with ease.

It was apparent they needed a way to limit the monsters' movements but the question was how. Did they have anyone with a magical ability that could create a barrier at least on one side so they'd have their backs again a wall? Even that little bit would help immensely. Reno couldn't remember if anyone nearby had that ability though. In fact, it was hard enough just telling who was around at the moment.

Should they all turn on their lights and hope it was enough to cover enough of the night so they could fight properly? There weren't really a whole lot of them and their lights weren't flood lights so it probably wouldn't be enough to help. It would just make matters worse, probably. Reno's lightning attacks were killing his eyesight enough as it was.

However, the idea of a barrier did give Reno an idea as he rotated back to it and trying to figure out if there was an alternate way to make a wall to put to their backs as they fought off the creatures. He stopped to cast a Summoning spell. The runes flashed in the night, illuminating just enough to let him see where his current opponents were in the dark and causing them to scamper further away. Was it just him or did these things not like being visible? Was that a tactic or--

He lost his train of thought as the little fox popped up in front of him. He ordered it to cast a Barrier spell and the light of magic surrounded Taiki and himself briefly as the warding magic fell into place. That should afford them some protection against the monsters if they got caught in an attack at least.

Reno grabbed Taiki and started to move them again. Not much farther, just enough to get their backs together with another of the team members fighting in the dark.
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-07-13 06:25 am (UTC)(link)
"Maybe..." He was glad he'd made her stop now, instead of just letting her walk away.

Maru gave a slow nod. "... Yeah. Tiring and scary. I don't know how people do it without effort." People like Madoka confused him. But it was also people like Madoka who made him want to be better in the first place. She didn't see him as a monster, so he wanted to prove that he wasn't.
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[personal profile] wisdominshadows 2020-07-13 06:34 am (UTC)(link)
"With the orb?"

Zelda turned to look her at new companion.

"I am trying to be careful not to set it off," she reassured him. "So far as I've managed, it hasn't even reacted to me."

So they were... probably safe enough. For the moment.
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2020-07-13 07:03 am (UTC)(link)
She nods slightly. "At least once we figure out how far down the tunnel is blocked up. I can manage for a good distance, but I;ll feel safer once we figure that out."

She's well aware of her limits, and while she's had practice with holding her breath for an extended amount of time, she will still need to breathe at some point.

"I can phase others through pretty easy. There are the same limitations with how atomically dense they are, and how long they can hold their breath, but one or two people isn't difficult. I just have to keep physical contact with them the entire time. Transporting people who are injured is a little trickier, though, because I can't risk trying to phase them through if they're too weak."
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[personal profile] shutupnail 2020-07-13 07:06 am (UTC)(link)
"Good question. Though that brings up how common this is. Or if it normally spreads fear or something else. Well, actually I suppose if they normally had better dreams then this would be more of a surprise, wouldn't it?" He questioned that though. He didn't know these people or the way they felt towards all this. Only what he heard.

But it felt weird to him.

"I agree that it should be taken as a warning. Is that a sign of something good or something bad though?" Could it be warning them as a favor, or warning them that it was on its way to cause the danger?
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Re: Rest

[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2020-07-13 07:11 am (UTC)(link)
She could definitely understand; while she doesn't eat much normally, after all day using her powers she was feeling pretty hungry herself.

"The Terrans are providing food for us," she offers, a bit hesitantly. "Uh...how do you feel about eating bugs?"
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2020-07-13 07:13 am (UTC)(link)
Glancing up at the debris, she nodded as she reached into her pocket to pull out her earbuds. "That's probably a good idea. I probably won't be able to answer while I'm in there, though."
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2020-07-13 07:16 am (UTC)(link)
[ She totally's gonna do what Della thinks she's gonna do. ]

Okay. Just make sure to hold your breath.

[ That's all the warning she gives before she pulls Della completely through the debris. Della won't really feel anything, but enjoy being able to see the rocks and everything pass right through your body, Della. ]
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[personal profile] hashtagparkerluck 2020-07-13 07:17 am (UTC)(link)
He just makes a face at that-that doesn't sound appetizing at all.

"Uh... not awesome. I mean-I know I'm basically part spider but no-not even a little bit. That's taking it a little too far."
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2020-07-13 07:19 am (UTC)(link)
She managed a small smile. "Thanks." She missed her family and friends too, but she was happy to be able to help.

Once she made sure the Terrans knew exactly which points needed the most reinforcements, she then turned to Glorfindel and nodded. "Yeah, I think I can handle a few more for a little while."

She'd need to take a break in a bit, but for now she felt fine.
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2020-07-13 07:21 am (UTC)(link)
She nodded. That didn't seem that surprising either.

"What is Blue team doing?" She'd skipped through the entire post, but she'd only really paid the most attention to the Purple Team's missions.
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2020-07-13 07:30 am (UTC)(link)
She can't help making a similar face as she nods.

"Yyyyyeah. I guess that's the kind of food around here. Luckily I did hear that there's some food that's shipped from off-world that might be safe to eat? I asked them if they would mind fixing some of that up, but it'll take a bit more time."
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[personal profile] irrationally 2020-07-13 08:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ Going by Alice's silence to the first part, that probably is a no. For now, anyway. She's gone with little food before, so she can wait with eating until she feels like she really needs it. ]

I've mostly been breaking boulders to get them out of the way. [ Is she aware that sounds weird when she pretty much has sticks for arms? She doesn't bother to clarify, at least. ] I wouldn't exactly call it my favourite activity. But it's better than dealing with people.
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[personal profile] happyends 2020-07-13 08:39 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe she should be more used to this by now. It's not like it's the first time he's suddenly just picked her up like that, after all. But the afterimages of the nightmare still linger, and it combined with the dark and everything else makes her yelp just slightly as she's scooped up.

There's no resistance though, it's just surprise. The moment she realises he's sitting down with her on that rock and that she's on his lap, Madoka is already moving to wrap her arms around his shoulders, leaning against him. Her head is leaning against him and all tucked in too - clearly she's still sleepy, even though she doesn't want to go back to sleep.

"Uh-huh.." She softly replies. It feels a little childish to admit that, but.. she trusts Maru. He would never judge her over anything, so it's easier to admit to him than it'd be to anyone else. "But something about it felt.. strange."
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-13 09:36 am (UTC)(link)
"Silence will be your best bet." Della replied, gesturing around them. "Even try to quiet down your breathing, if you can. That way you can try to hear the wind blow... if you can hear that, small as it could be, you gotta follow that."
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-13 09:39 am (UTC)(link)
Nope! Takes a lot more than that to knock me down!
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-13 09:39 am (UTC)(link)
"Well my head and reality are often two different things." She admitted as she began to disappear within the tunnel.
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-13 09:40 am (UTC)(link)
The awesome girl who can go through anything? Absolutely!
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-13 09:41 am (UTC)(link)
"Eh, my sleep schedule is all kinds of messed up." She shrugged one shoulder.
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[personal profile] irrationally 2020-07-13 09:54 am (UTC)(link)
Just seeing the girl look a bit more excited again makes the offer feel worth it. So Alice nods, moving her hand off to the side before seeming to pull an umbrella out of nowhere. It's still closed, and she holds the handle out towards the younger girl.

"Here, you should take this with you." Alice is too often much too focused on the offensive side of battle anyway to really use her umbrella as much.. "As long as you have this with you, you should be able to protect yourself. If you open it, anything that tries to hit you should just bounce right off it."
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[personal profile] flatteries 2020-07-13 09:57 am (UTC)(link)
"Good. You're smart."

Is it totally hypocritical of Inigo of all people to say that? Of course. He wouldn't recognize a break if it was dancing right in front of his eyes. But that doesn't mean he can't want everyone else around him to properly rest, right? Especially the people he cares about.

"Please tell me if I can do anything to help. I mean.. obviously I can't phase through things, but if you need someone to bring you a drink or some food while you're at it, I can do that much. You're incredibly valuable to this mission, so you deserve all the help you can get!"