middleofsomewhere | 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.

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Biting back a giggle, she grabs an armful of her own and leads him over to the blockage. Grabbing his sleeve, she turns to him.

"All right, hold your breath, and keep pace with me. We can't be separated, all right?"

Inigo wasn't too apprehensive about this whole phasing idea. He trusts Kitty, and clearly - judging by her confidence - she seems to have a good handle on her powers.

But then she just has to say that last part. It's just enough to make the uneasy feelings creep up on him.

".. You really are sure that this is safe, right?" The last thing he wants to do is explain to people how he got injured in some dumb and bizarre phasing incident..

She nods. "As long as we remain in physical contact the entire time, it'll be fine," she reassures him. "I've phased people through before, no problem."

"Well.." There's still some slight hesitation, but then it fades. Instead Inigo smiles more confidently - securely. "I trust you."

And that's true. It's not just false bravado. Kitty wouldn't lie to him about this, Inigo fully believes that.

"Let's go then." Especially since she's already holding his sleeve.

With a smile of her own, she nods, and keeps a firm grip on his sleeve as she leads him into the rock wall in front of them.

"Remember to hold your breath," she says just before stepping into the rocks completely.

Inigo may not be the brightest crayon in the drawer, but he's at least good at listening to people in important situations. Like right now. He holds his breath before they enter, and he makes sure to keep pace with her. The only thing worse than a freak phasing incident gone wrong would be one that was caused by nothing but his own idiocy.

It's.. weird, phasing through the rocks like that, but Inigo manages to be good and hold his breath the whole time all the same. Even though it means having to surpress the - very natural for him - urge to make surprised sounds the entire time.

She keeps a swift pace; not enough to wear them out too soon, but just enough to get them through to the other side fairly quickly. Once they're both safely and completely through the debris, she releases the breath she's holding and lets go of his sleeve.

"See? Not so bad, right?"

It's the first thing Inigo does as well once he's safely back out on the other side. He releases a very deep breath - not quite able to hide the bit of worry there was in it, though he does smile again afterwards.

"Not bad at all." You huge liar, Inigo! You were definitely worried! "And certainly a lot faster than trying to get all those rocks out of the way first to be able to get here."

She definitely could tell he was nervous, but decides not to comment on it for now. "I've found it's been pretty useful so far," she replies instead with a grin.

"It sure seems like a convenient coincidence, hm? You appear on the train, and the first mission right after it involves having to get through a bunch of blockades."

Not that Inigo means it in a bad way though. He's smiling as he says it.

"Who knows what we would have done without you around!"

There's a touch of shyness in her smile, even as she shrugs. "I'm sure people would've figured out a way without me," she replies. "I'm glad I could help, though."

He tries to lightly nudge her in the side with his elbow - or, you know, as well as he can with his arms full of supplies. He's trying.

"You aren't trying to downplay yourself, are you? I won't have any of that while I'm around!"

She laughed a bit, despite herself. "I'm not," she insisted, even if she kind of was. "I'm just saying, I'm sure people would have managed if I hadn't been around."

"Well, I won't deny that our fellow passengers are pretty ingenious."

Not that he thinks as much about himself, but sssh, he can just omit that, right.

"But I am sure everyone is greatly appreciating your work here. So in case no one else has told you it yet.. Thanks, Kitty. You're a real saviour!"

She smiled shyly, still blushing faintly. "Well...savior might be going a bit too far. But thanks."

Inigo guesses he'll accept it as long as she still thinks of herself as pretty great. He's aware his compliments are slightly over the top, after all.. Even though he means them all the same.

But he just smiles at her.

"Come on, let's help these people out now."

With a nod, she returns the smile. "Right. Let's go."

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wrap, maybe?

Sounds good!