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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] adropofsunlight 2020-07-30 07:13 am (UTC)(link)
"Run as fast as our legs can carry us." Sounded like a good plan.

A really good plan, right? Once she gave a nod her hand was slowly making its way towards it before finally touching the surface. It was enough to make her giggle.

"Feels really odd. Not in a bad way, though."
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2020-07-30 08:45 am (UTC)(link)
With a tight frown, she shook her head. "No. We'll need to remove more rocks before we're able to really get anyone out."
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[personal profile] goingthroughaphase 2020-07-30 08:47 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, I should finish getting ready too." She still needed to see how much equipment she might need to bring.

"I guess I'll see you later then."
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-07-30 10:32 am (UTC)(link)
Maru watched her quietly for a long moment after she fell asleep, his arms moved to hold her just a little closer, just a little more securely. He would keep her safe. He just wished he knew how he could chase away those dreams... That wasn't something he could do. Madoka could go into his mind but he had no knowledge of whether the reverse was true. And even if he could, what then? How could he fend off bad dreams? Tell them to get lost and go find someone else to pick on? Didn't seem the right approach.

In the end all Maru could do was wait it out.

At some point he had began to rock slowly from side-to-side whenever Madoka seemed to be getting restless. He would lean his head down and whisper into her ear that he had her, that she was safe, that the bad dreams couldn't hurt her.

But not knowing what they were, or why she was having them, bothered him. Others were having the dreams. So something was going on to make Madoka have bad dreams. And that pissed Maru off.
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-30 10:37 am (UTC)(link)
"Bear with multiple heads." Della gestured all around her neck. "Actually a pretty decent guy once you got to know him."
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-07-30 10:45 am (UTC)(link)
The idea alone made Della gag. "I hope not! That would be the worst! I'd just stay on the train the entire time."
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-07-30 11:01 am (UTC)(link)
"But those are those people... and there's lots of people on the train who do that. Running in. The big, dramatic people who swing swords and throw magic about." Maru... dropped and sat down on the ground in front of her, legs crossed.

"I don't like to hurt anyone either. But the way I was made made me very good at it... I kind of wish I could just stay here and not do anything. But I think I'm one of those idiots who will throw themselves in danger, because it's hard to hurt me. But others get hurt. Maybe you could help those?" He tilted his head. "Even heroes need someone to patch them up. And support them."
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Yep yep!

[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-07-30 11:08 am (UTC)(link)
This was getting a habit. But he didn't mind it so much. At least this time the guy had been nice enough to straighten his hair after. Not that it mattered much, it was usually a mess.

"Still with Blue." Unless Madoka chose otherwise, it would always be blue for him. But he nodded and started past Shiny Guy, but paused. He reached out and lightly touched his arm before he passed him. "... Be careful." And then Maru was gone, leaving before he could hear the others reply.

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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-07-30 11:12 am (UTC)(link)
Maru tilted his head in thought, wondering about that comment. It didn't sound quite right...

"... Would the train separate us?" That would end... very badly if he was forced to be on his own team rather than blue with Madoka... Very, very badly.
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[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-07-30 11:27 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, it's like...really firm liquid? Something like that," he says with a laugh of his own. But his hand is going in as a fist, pushing slowly in...he's trying to go in faster, but it doesn't seem he can.

But he gets it in anyway, holding his hand in place. "Alright, so we let go of the sand after we count to three? Sound good?"
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Wrap?

[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-07-30 11:42 am (UTC)(link)
"Good. I'll leave you to it then." Maru nodded a farewell and headed himself off. Goodbyes were so awkward, he didn't say them. Because he would undoubtedly see the kid again eventually so what was the point? Only now he had more of a reason to go and seek him out. He was curious about those cards...
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[personal profile] sobothersome 2020-07-30 11:51 am (UTC)(link)
"Thanks..." It was nice of him. And a help. He could probably have just grabbed it and launched himself over to the cave... maybe... the sun made it so hard... Maru felt sluggish and just wanted to lie down. But the fact the bag was gone thanks to Spike here, he was able to walk quietly at the others side.
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[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-07-30 12:21 pm (UTC)(link)
''''borrow'''' with no date of when they'll get it back. (might start with 'n' and end in 'ever'.)

"You friendly with him? I'll leave it to you to chat with him." Yeahhh, Duo can have that conversation. "But lemme know how it goes. I'm not against us being more prepared on these things."
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[personal profile] stillnewatthis 2020-07-30 01:46 pm (UTC)(link)
The Drum only had a limited charge; its crackling power augmentation sputtered out, and Orisa scooped it onto her back once again. Still, they'd done good work, and Orisa continued to juggle the beasts around and haul them together with her graviton pulses, keeping them both lined up and away from her erstwhile partner.
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[personal profile] stillnewatthis 2020-07-30 01:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"This does not appear to be effective," Orisa said, faintly irritated. Her own protocols were technically fulfilled -- she had, thus far, kept him safe -- but Orisa could see perfectly well that eventually he would tire, or a mistake on one of their parts would cost a wound or worse. "Analysis?"
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[personal profile] irrationally 2020-07-30 03:43 pm (UTC)(link)
The smile on her face widens a little at the sight. It's just so cute, the way the younger Alice blushes like that. Did she really used to look that cute as well?

"What?" She says, her tone lined with innocence despite knowing fully well what she's doing here. "Am I saying anything that isn't true? In my eyes you are more than amazing."
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[personal profile] happyends 2020-07-30 03:45 pm (UTC)(link)
That's an adorable thought.. just the two of them being able to giggle in bed together.

"Maru could sleep through anything," she says, almost with the slightest hint of teasing. Though, you know, it's a moot point anyway since they do have another roommate to think of that isn't a nap monster.
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[personal profile] happyends 2020-07-30 03:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Madoka nods, though something about it seems a little hesitant. It's mirrored in her smile, really - which seems genuine, but there's a hint of something awkward about it as she speaks up.

"Y-Yes, but.. um, maybe wait just a moment to see if they're not friendly after all.. Sometimes things that might look like a monster to us are really just the way all people look in a world!"

Well, both that, and Madoka is just way, way too meek to be a 'strike first' kind of person, but ssh.
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[personal profile] happyends 2020-07-30 06:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Yugi clearly is a lot wiser than Madoka. Despite having been in dangerous situations before, Madoka would never think of questioning whether anyone is trustworthy.. as long as they didn't seem clearly villaneous, at the very least. But while the Gry are slightly odd, they don't seem that bad, so of course Madoka easily trusts them. She's a little too gullible in that sense.

It's why she looks half-surprised, half-concerned at those words.

"Do you think they could be causing this then..?"
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[personal profile] achickenformylove 2020-07-30 06:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"I don't know if I prefer them. It is what I am used to." He smiled faintly. "Thank you. Perhaps I can show you how to make them when we have time."
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[personal profile] maxwellsdaemon 2020-07-30 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
It was worse if he trusted them, Duo thought. Because that meant they were a friend. And if he hurt someone he cared about, he'd never forgive himself.

Duo tried for a stronger smile. He was so tired, there was no mask's when he smiled, just real, genuine feeling. He really appreciated Glorfindel right then. "Thanks... You're a good friend."
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[personal profile] maxwellsdaemon 2020-07-30 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"Friendly enough." He'd find him in the kitchen, that was where he always seemed to bump into the guy.

"Yeah, I'll be sure to do that!" Because hey, if he could get himself a mecha, any kind, he would be a happy Duo!
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[personal profile] wyvernmaster 2020-07-30 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"I remember..." He remembered a scared boy. He was scared himself, but something had made him want to be stronger to protect Inigo, to give him reason to not be afraid. To not cry. Because he'd hated seeing him cry and being helpless against it. But he'd only been a kid himself. Just a few years older. What could he have done? He'd stupidly tried to keep his distance at times, but Inigo... just found him. Every time. Clinging to him. Making him want to protect him from all the worlds hurts, someone that gentle should never have had a reason to cry...

... He blinked and then turned his head to look at Inigo.

"... Is something making you afraid?" He asked, voice low. Gerome might have been oblivious to some things, but he did know not to shout such a thing where others might overhear them.
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[personal profile] irrationally 2020-07-30 07:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I..

[ She seems so baffled. Congratulations, Della, you may just have succeeded in breaking Alice's brain!

.. Again! Considering everything up there in her head isn't all neatly lined up to begin with.. ]


I don't think you understand. If I would hit you at my full strength, I would most likely kill you. [ It doesn't even sound like she's bragging or something. Alice still sounds far too confused for that. ]
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[personal profile] irrationally 2020-07-30 07:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"I don't mind talking about it with you."

She starts the sentence slowly, like she's thinking about it, but the words start flowing out more easily near the end. It's true, after all. If there's anyone who isn't going to give her odd looks for the stories about her past, it's Duo. She's learned enough about the screwed up things he's gone through. And sure, those may be very different than what she has experienced, but on a level he still might be able to understand.

"I can't say I have ever heard of this "jello" before, but back at the asylum I believe I haven't had much more than gruel for all those years. I suppose it didn't help that I was catatonic for most of it, so I couldn't eat by myself. I only remember those years from random scattered moments, really." The bridge of her nose wrinkles, though she keeps looking ahead of her as she walks rather than at him. "But I do remember it being disgusting. It tasted like something that came straight out of the sewer. I wish I could've told them to stop feeding me that."