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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] callmegladio 2020-07-15 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"That's where I come in." Gladio grinned and held out a hand. In a flash of shimmering blue sparkles a shield appeared on his arm. "You get into trouble, you come to me."
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-15 03:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Gladio's grin warmed. Yugi was definitely a good guy, he had a good heart.

"No, you're right. These worlds have something broken about them and we're sent here to do our best to fix it. And we'll fix it this time as well." He promised. "We'll help these people." Or try their damn hardest.
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[personal profile] everylittlesecret 2020-07-15 03:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"Red? Huh. Funny. Red is the color of blood and the color a lot of countries use as their uniform colors... So the most aggressive team has the most appropriate color."

Though she still prefers orange. Nari just likes it, no real reason.
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-15 03:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"Seriously." It was strange just how many people had been getting the dreams, and he wondered if the other teams were getting the same... But he had no time to think about that now. His team was the one that was worrying him.

"Yeah, I guess it is..." Though he had to wonder if it was the place getting to them or something else. Dreams like this, all of them having them, it was seriously suspicious. But Gladio just smiled and patted the guys shoulder. "Change your mind, just give me a call."
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-15 04:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's cute that you think that's all that's gonna happen to it." He laughed and gave Trowa a friendly pat on his back. "I hope you're right though!" But given how these missions tended to go, he was expecting at least a few bruises by the end of it.
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-15 04:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"Painting a real good picture." Gladio grinned, though his smile faded some as he looked up at the sound of the voice.

"Yeah... What team you heading out with?" He asked. "I'll be sticking with blue."
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-15 04:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"Depends on who the someone is. But generally? Sure." Gladio grinned. Though it was easier to just knock person out than pin them and tie them up.
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[personal profile] iamnotgod 2020-07-15 04:07 pm (UTC)(link)
The train did not always account for individual taste - but that made it all the more fortunate when things did line up!

"By that logic, you would think Blue Team would be the least aggressive. However, they dealt with monsters last mission as well."

Webmind shrugs.

"They were defending people rather than attacking, but the point remains."
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[personal profile] les_magique 2020-07-15 04:10 pm (UTC)(link)
"Orange. Istavan knows I don't want to go with Red if I can avoid it." Despite her red hoodie.

She steadied herself against a wall before the jolt of leaving voidspace occurred.
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-15 04:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Gladio gave her a curious look at the sudden enthusiasm and then looked both shocked and impressed when the cute, pink haired teen held out her hand and brought a bow to life. It was a strange looking thing, black and blue and glowing with an odd light. It looked damn formidable if he was honest.

"Well damn. That's a sweet bow!" Gladio grinned. "Can't wait to see it in action. You a good shot?" He asked with a laugh. "Might drag you along with me to protect me if you are!"
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-15 04:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Gladio blinked at the question, thinking it through with a sigh before he shook his head. "Honestly? No idea. Before he went, Iggy made me and Bucky co-leads. Not had a chance to really talk with Bucky about it. And I've no idea how this all works."

And with everything that had been going on and then a mission, it never seemed like the right time to bring it up. So Gladio had pushed it to the back of his mind. He'd found one of those boxes of his, shoved it deep inside, and tossed it into a corner to maybe poke at when he had the time and energy.
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-15 04:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm sure you'll be fine." Gladio reassured her. "If you get into trouble, just find me, alright? I'll come running."
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Night

[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-15 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Gladio was doing a walk through when he heard a voice. He turned toward it to find WangJi sat up. His SCA was lit but the light was dimmed by covering it with his sleeve so he wouldn't wake any as he passed them.

He crouched down at WangJi's side and offered a smile. "You alright there? You had one of the weird dreams as well?"
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Preparations

[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-15 04:37 pm (UTC)(link)
"I find it's always a good idea to be over-prepared than under." Gladio said with a chuckle, hearing what Lea said about not bringing certain items with him. "Never know what these missions'll throw at you." He'd rather have a bunch of stuff on him he didn't need in the end than leave it and be in a situation where it would make all the difference to have had it.
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-15 04:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Gladio had already thrown a hand out to brace, but he was still smiling.

"You take care out there then, alright? Call if you need anything." Not that he could really drop everything and come running, but he would be around if she just needed to touch base.
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-07-15 04:43 pm (UTC)(link)
He lifted a hand and pointed at himself with a poke of his cheek. "That's me." At least it was the name Madoka gave him.

Maru tilted his head and looked down at the other, just now realising he probably hadn't seen him this way. He wondered if he should change. Would that make him feel better?

"Sorry. I'm that cat from before."
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[personal profile] flatteries 2020-07-15 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Despite her telling him to put it down, Inigo seems to hesitate on actually doing so for another moment or two. Like it might hurt his pride a little bit too much to give up now. Maybe he didn't realise just how visibly he was struggling...

But then he decides to give in. Especially since it'll no doubt become obvious the moment she tries to phase him through and can't..

"I wasn't straining myself," he lies, an obvious blush on his face. Inigo may be pretty okay with lying about certain things, but sometimes - like now - he's much too obvious. "Carrying that much is obviously nothing too difficult for a strong, amazing man like me!"
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-07-15 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"You have usual nightmares...?" He didn't much like how that sounded. Maru decided to be on the lookout now, in case Madoka had nightmares while he was around.

Hearing about her nightmare now though, had him frowning. Fire? Everywhere? That didn't sound like a good dream to be having. Even for a nightmare it sounded worse than most.

He pulled his head back and tilted it so that he could see Madoka. "... We're underground. There's no fire. You'll be alright. I'll protect you."
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-15 05:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah! Sorry, sorry, sorry! I'm used to being around people my size!

[ She flails, clearly horrified! ]
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-07-15 05:13 pm (UTC)(link)
"... Who?" He gave Shiny Guy the weird look then. Maru had no idea who that was or what this plan was but he was certain he wasn't a part of it.

"Uh... no. Was I supposed to?" Would they not get fed? They were fed on the last mission.
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[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-07-15 05:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[ know what this calls for

slumping into the nearby booth seating, one arm over his stomach and the other on top of the cushioning. ]


Looks like I can't go.... D-d, go save the world without me!
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-07-15 05:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's be a pain... I like it like this..." He thought he looked good, as well. That helped some.

And at the question, well, it was okay to give a small demonstration, right? It wouldn't hurt. It'd take more energy than it should to do it without Madoka around. But it was fine.

With his hands in his pockets, Maru took a step back and when he did a blue glow surrounded the tails of his jacket as they lifted, and then extended. They turned black, became spiked as they lifted up behind him. Like tails strange wings. He didn't extend them all the way, there wasn't room for that. Nor did he activate an attack.

"Like this. I can launch attacks from these."
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-15 05:23 pm (UTC)(link)
That is fascinating! Too bad it would kill me, because otherwise I'd like to see it in action.

[ ... m-moving on ]

What about your clothes? How come they stay with you?
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-07-15 05:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well... now you have." A vampire and a cat who talked. Double whammy.

Maru looked up at the stranger and tilted his head. "If you could grab my bag... It's hard to drag when I'm this small..."
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-15 05:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Then why not break through? I'd love to see those powers of yours again in action!