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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 2020-07-21 02:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Gladio looked down at the rest resting against his side and smiled warmly.

"I promise. Not just saying that. I'm really not tired. Not yet at least." And while yes, he would do anything to protect people, he also knew that he would be useless if he didn't look after himself as well. He would get some sleep, he'd only need a few hours to be good to carry on. But since it was the first night, and with so many people having bad dreams, he wanted to be there for them if he could.
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[personal profile] sonoflucis 2020-07-21 02:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Noct smiled at that. Gladio was not a liar, so he knew that was the truth. "I'm not really a fan of being underground. The train isn't really batting well with locations, here."
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-21 02:37 pm (UTC)(link)
"Can't say I'm a fan either." Gladio admitted as he tilted his head to look up, but it was so dark he couldn't see the rock he knew was there above him. "The only nice place the train took us to ended up... well... I guess it ended up destroyed, but we'll never know for sure."
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[personal profile] sonoflucis 2020-07-21 02:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah..." Noct's voice was soft and melancholic. "I don't know why it can't just stop us somewhere for once without any pretense. Like.. Just somewhere nice, with fresh air and open skies... Just to give us a break. I don't know how the people who have been here longer deal with this..."
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-21 02:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"Guess you can put up with a lot when you don't have much of a choice..." Gladio looked back down at Noct and moved his hand so that he could gently run it up and down his boyfriends arm. "But we're doing good here. I hope so anyway. That counts for something."
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[personal profile] sonoflucis 2020-07-21 03:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"There is that..." Noct said. He knew that these places needed help, but a workforce kept in a train, a tin box, was liable to burn out at any moment. "Sorry for complaining. I guess I just got used to the outdoors back home."
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-21 03:14 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hey now, did you forget who you're talkin to?" Gladio asked, laughter in his voice. He gave Noct a gentle squeeze. "You can complain all you want to me, love. I'm right there with you. I miss the wide open spaces..." Sure, he could step outside of the cave if he wanted and it was wide and it was open. It was also dead and polluted. Not exactly the lush land he was used to.
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[personal profile] sonoflucis 2020-07-21 03:17 pm (UTC)(link)
That squeeze helped ease out the tension. Noct draped himself across Gladio, wrapping his arms around his boyfriend's neck. "Thanks, Big Guy. I think if I stay here, I could get some sleep."
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-21 03:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Gladio laughed quietly, not wanting to be too loud since sound carried and he didn't want to wake anyone up. He slipped his other arm easily around Noct and grinned. "Then stay here with me." Having Noct at his side was always a joy. And if his being there could actually help Noct sleep, all the better.
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[personal profile] sonoflucis 2020-07-21 03:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Noct grinned. "Not yet though. This is nice." It was a mood booster to hang all over Gladio. "Hey... When we get back to the train, let's do something fun. I think we deserve it."
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-21 04:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"Fun, huh?" His grin widened a touch. Gladio loved Nocts smile. It seemed to come to him easier and easier these days, and he loved when he was the cause of it. "What've you got in mind?"
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[personal profile] sonoflucis 2020-07-21 04:26 pm (UTC)(link)
"I was thinking of making us a picnic to enjoy in our spot in the greenhouse... And then maybe a movie, if something good is showing?" Noct suggested. "And then cuddling. Lots of cuddling."
Edited 2020-07-21 16:27 (UTC)
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-07-21 04:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Gladio's smile softened then, and he leaned in to press a warm, tender kiss to Nocts lips. When he spoke, he hadn't moved too far away because afterwards, he kissed him again. "... I'd like that. All of that. Picnic, movie, spending time with you."
Edited (Gentle poke!) 2020-08-02 18:15 (UTC)
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[personal profile] sonoflucis 2020-08-03 12:33 am (UTC)(link)
If Noct could purr, he probably would be. "Great. It'll give us both something to look forward to." These missions were definitely not the best for their mental health. "I'll try not to let planning distract me from the mission."
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-08-03 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
"I trust you can focus on both." He chuckled and curled his arms around Noct a little more, hugging him close. No, maybe the missions weren't good for their mental health, but he was glad that Noct and Prompto were there with him. It would have been worse if they were all spread out over the teams.
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[personal profile] sonoflucis 2020-08-05 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Noct snuggled close, closing his eyes in contentment. It meant the world that Gladio trusted him so much. "I'm glad we're here together. Makes things better. Hopefully tomorrow will be okay."
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-08-05 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"I hope so too." But he knew that wouldn't last long. It never did on these missions. Something always went bad, Gladio just didn't know how or when. "... Try and get some sleep, love."
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[personal profile] sonoflucis 2020-08-05 06:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Noct nodded, staying close to Gladio. "I'll try. Be my pillow?"
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[personal profile] callmegladio 2020-08-05 06:51 pm (UTC)(link)
"Always." Gladio held him closer with a gentle smile. And then he went still. Not moving, not speaking, just settled and calm and watching Noct as he fell into sleep.
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[personal profile] sonoflucis 2020-08-05 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Once he let himself, Noct slipped into a calm,quiet sleep, draped over his boyfriend. He managed to sleep the rest of the night.