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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2020-08-15 06:51 am
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Event: Healing Waters

"Good morning passengers, it is day twenty three of the month of Grasshopper. All passengers of the Voidtrecker Express require rest. Next stop Jema’grethy Island. All passengers prepare to disembark."

It is a very strange morning message that rings through the train on the morning of day twenty three but as the passengers of the Voidtrecker Express wake their screens glow with the colour of the void and a holographic screen pops up for them to read.

World #2554098133741: A world once inhabited by an ancient civilisation and now preserved as a historical site, nature reserve and well-being retreat. It is famous for its relaxing hot springs, calming atmosphere and beautiful beaches.

It is a popular void-traveller destination, particularly among void missionaries as a place to rest and recuperate after difficult missions.

The Voidtrecker Express will spend three days here, arriving today and leaving on day twenty six of the month of Grasshopper. The dressing carriage is open for your convenience.


It is time for a holiday it seems!

Preparation

For those who go to explore the dressing carriage they will find a variety of beachwear and wetsuits. One cupboard has a pile of tents and groundsheets in all four team colours.

One cabinet is exclusively filled with beach towels, in a kaleidoscope of colours, designs and patterns. Another is filled with different shapes and sizes of plain towel dressing gowns. There is even a cabinet with buckets, spades and small rock-pooling nets.

It seems they are in for quite an adventure.

Arrival

"Shortly arriving on World #2554098133741. Exit from void in ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one."

The train lurches and rattles as it leaves the void they will get a glimpse of silver-purple sky and a beautiful ocean below.

However some passengers might be a little more than distracted, one staring at that table for a second too long, another seeming lost in thought for a couple of seconds, a longer than normal pause in a sentence. They see a vision, a glimpse of a life that is not their own. Not all at once, but here and there as the train descends to the island.

But then it is gone and things are back to normal. Just in time, as they come to land.

Jema’grethy Island

The train has landed on a grassy ridge, overlooking a beautiful beach of white sand and the ocean beyond. It is warm, but not too hot, a cool ocean breeze cutting through the heat making it pleasant. Behind them is a grassy plain, changing to forest in the distance. There is the sound of birdsong in the purple sky. To the west the land is more craggy, the silhouette of a fortress in the distance. In a word, it is idylic. A sense of peace permeates the island.

A little more worrying is the volcano-like structure in the north. But even a quick glance will show it is not a typical volcano. There is no smoke and the liquid slowly running down it in rivulets is pink and blue.

Exploring the passengers will find beautiful beaches, ragged cliffs to walk and caves to explore. Where it is more craggy the beaches are made of pebbles- perfect for rock pooling.

The place has no people, but it is clearly maintained. The eastern beaches have racks of shallow boats, both canoes and one- or two-person sailing dinghies. There is also a small building in which scuba gear is stored, along with several waterproofed manuals and instructional literature.

Ruins of ancient houses are scattered across the island, but the main settlement is built into a rocky section in the north-west that has been secured with ropes and stairways cut into the cliffs, perfect for scrambles and hikes.

There are no living quarters, but there are sheltered sections with basic toilet facilities marked as camping grounds in five different sections of the island - by the hot springs, within the ruined fortress, beside the harbour, on the eastern beaches, and on the northern face of the mountain.

Hot Springs

To the west are the hot springs. They have both outdoor and indoor areas; the indoor areas being wooden loghouse saunas, changing rooms and storage sheds, whilst the outdoor areas are a tiered series of pools spilling down the side of the mountain and shaded by brightly flowering trees. The waters are hot, mineral-rich and soothing.

Perfect for overly stressed, world weary Void heroes...

(OOC: More setting information is here, please feel free to go wild with the setting and have a fun and relaxing time. You can use this post as a catch all for your holiday or make your own posts on [community profile] middleofsomewhere. More information about how the memory event is structured is here!)
queenofsparkles: (sparkles says what)

[personal profile] queenofsparkles 2020-08-19 08:24 am (UTC)(link)
Okay so maybe it takes more like ten. Or twenty. It's definitely less than a minute before she's back, though, landing with a solid thump in the sand besides Tidus again, look rather windswept, but she's already fixing her hair as she straightens up. There's a bit of a frown on her face.

"That's weird. This is the only island on this whole planet. I'm sure of it."
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[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-08-19 08:24 am (UTC)(link)
"It is never too late in life to learn how to have fun," Glorfindel said, firmly. "Or to learn new fun."

"Now, let's see what we have to work with here. Do you know how to float?" he asked, once they were out about waist deep.
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[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-08-19 08:30 am (UTC)(link)
Actually, Glorfindel knew the specifics, it was only Gondolin he'd avoided. Well, aside from visiting his grave, still guarded by Thorondor, the Lord of the Giant Eagles. That had been surreal. Though the flowers were quite a nice touch. It had reminded him of his mantle.

Eventually Fingon would meet the people who had lived in Hithlum again. It was just the buildings that fell. Glorfindel wasn't one to judge.

"Curufin would definitely tell you if he knows, that's for sure," Glorfindel said with a smile. "Is this something you really want to know?"
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[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-08-19 08:38 am (UTC)(link)
Glorfindel was quite looking forward to appreciating Curufin's hard...offerings. "You are too kind," he said, his grin not wicked at all. "To go to such...lengths for me."

"Vertical distance is definitely a high point," he said, trying not to laugh, but perhaps giggling just a little. "We can converse as much as we want to, and no chance of disturbing a random passerby."
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Should we go find some others and discuss it in a group tag, or keep to ourselves?

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-08-19 08:41 am (UTC)(link)
"I definitely would include Nita, and perhaps Dairine," Glorfindel suggested. "Not certain who else might be interested that is currently available, though."
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Re: Glorfindel | OTA, with closed bits

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-08-19 08:43 am (UTC)(link)
Glorfindel nodded. That was actually pretty recent then, like just before he'd appeared on the Train Dock. "He's the husband of my cousin," he confirmed. "Legolas is a good friend of ours."

"I've heard the term, but what exactly are superheroes?" he asked.
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Re: Woo!

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-08-19 08:47 am (UTC)(link)
"Having bathed in multiple locations, I have to admit a preference for a view other than a wall," Glorfindel said. "Back in Gondolin, the hot springs were in the middle of my House's gardens, where everyone could partake of them. Over the years they slowly grew. It was a running battle between the keepers of the springs and the gardeners. Not made easier by the fact that the gardeners loved the springs too," he said with a wink and a smile.

"Let's just head over to that area, and see what strikes our fancy, shall we?" Glorfindel grabbed his rucksack with a towel and other bits in it.
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[personal profile] myblueskies 2020-08-19 08:51 am (UTC)(link)
"Maybe!" He nodded, "Like in a museum!" He had been to one of those once, where there had been lots of things from long ago!

"It's right on top of the cliff too, so I bet we can see for miles!"
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[personal profile] hashtagparkerluck 2020-08-19 08:55 am (UTC)(link)
He doesn't even ave to really think about for more than a few seconds. He hasn't really had too much time to just be a teenager here lately what with the asthma attack and losing his powers temporarily. And why would he pass up a chance to go swimming with a cute girl?

"Yeah, okay." He agrees, rolling up to his feet. "If you insist." He grins.
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[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-08-19 08:56 am (UTC)(link)
"And here I thought it was just your words that were smooth," Glorfindel said, a slight wickedness appearing with his flirtation. "Golden wine and a little something extra sound quite appealing. We'll probably want to wait until we get to the talan before you whip it out, though, I'm sure."

Wouldn't want to make the pool any hotter. It might ignite.
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[personal profile] myblueskies 2020-08-19 08:57 am (UTC)(link)
He nodded, there had been plenty of cold springs in the heavens, places where the water was holy.

"Yes! It was very warm. I only went for one day but it was fun and we got to play volleyball and swim and eat ice cream!"
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[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-08-19 08:58 am (UTC)(link)
Glorfindel nodded. Then, "May I ask what motivates you to do all that high pressure work?"
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[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-08-19 09:00 am (UTC)(link)
[Glorfindel's laugh was mixed with a sigh.]

It usually does seem that way. Yet...I don't get the impression from this place that whatever it is, is necessarily bad. There are no negative feelings on this island, that I can tell, anyway.
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[personal profile] queenofsparkles 2020-08-19 09:00 am (UTC)(link)
"Well-- you can't be a good ruler if you're not a good person," she says primly, sitting up a little straighter. "My mother did her best to always raise me to be kind, even when I must have made her absolutely furious. And... sometimes I make bad decisions, but who doesn't? That's certainly not something that's exclusive to royalty!"
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[personal profile] hashtagparkerluck 2020-08-19 09:02 am (UTC)(link)
"Whoa, careful." he says, letting her latch on to him. It's not so much that his balance works under water and more that he can still stand where they are, though the wave does carry him back a bit closer to shore.

"You gotta watch the current-even the most accomplished swimmer can get taken out by one that's strong enough." But if there were any real danger here is Spidey sense would go off. At least, he thinks it would.

"Can you do a handstand?" He changes the subject.
myblueskies: (beautiful world)

deliriously happy- nope thats just them

[personal profile] myblueskies 2020-08-19 09:07 am (UTC)(link)
He shook his head, because he couldn't read minds! But when the answer came he grinned and huge grin. "That would be the most delicious thing ever!"

Ice cream was yummy and sweet and so if they made it with this... it would just be amazing!
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[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-08-19 09:07 am (UTC)(link)
There's a hint of her shy nature in her words. Or is that youth? One or the other, and he just hopes he didn't unknowingly wander into a secret rendezvous, but she'll have to gather up her courage and tell him to buzz off if so--or he'll just do it, if someone else comes along.

For now, it seems fun, or genuine, this little exchange. Tidus nods quick to her question, a 'mm!' behind his lips.

"A big city by the sea," he illustrates. "And I lived in a boat! Since the city's so big, it has a lot of docks everywhere so you can get where you need to go. Plus, it's a lot of fun to live in a home you can move!"

He's a grin all the way through, not deceitful, but he's going to sell it and make it sound as charming as he can. Which isn't really too hard--most people weren't used to hearing about a city like Zanarkand.

"We have the view of the sun on the water every day too... Do you have a good view like that where you're from?"
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[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-08-19 09:20 am (UTC)(link)
...Is he going to try it?

Something something it could be dangerous, blah de blah it could be gross, which was what Tidus was more concerned about (it's a weird dripping thing coming down a mountain--you don't lick tree sap), but he sure isn't going to tell Gerome what to do with his life.

Be the sacrificial taste taster, Gerome. Or maybe he's just feeling it. Either way, Tidus won't interrupt.
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[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-08-19 09:23 am (UTC)(link)
"Really strange happenings?" Tidus repeats. He's only been here for one, and that seemed a more on purpose event... what else has happened that she's thinking of?
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[personal profile] myblueskies 2020-08-19 09:23 am (UTC)(link)
He smiled at her, he had seen stars as well, that one mission in space. But it had not been for very long, he had been on the space station and then bad things had happened and then he had been in a suitcase.

"Have you been to space lots?"
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[personal profile] death_from_above 2020-08-19 09:37 am (UTC)(link)
Spark had been trying to hold out so they could eat together, but surely one fish of his own first....

Yes, he is eating.

Spark glanced up and swallowed his mouthful. "Of course not. I'd catch my death on one of those missions fur sure. Why, did you see some other cat and think I coloured my fur or something? No thanks, not looking to dye any time soon."
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Re: At the Beach

[personal profile] nobodys_puppet 2020-08-19 09:41 am (UTC)(link)
She hadn't figured that part out yet. But this outfit was Axel's idea, so he could figure it out. She shrugged, contemplating just opening up a dark corridor back to the train to escape...

As Axel said, fighting monsters that want to kill her? Easy. Fun even. Talking to a stranger? Terrifying.
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Re: Preparation

[personal profile] sell_tickets 2020-08-19 09:43 am (UTC)(link)
He chuckled a bit. "I can't say that I'd be upset to be back home, though I would miss all those I have met here." A smirk. "Most anyhow. And I am more than happy to chat again." He sat back on a stool comfortably. Despite the fact that there actually wasn't a stool there...
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[personal profile] runicfeathers 2020-08-19 09:59 am (UTC)(link)
When taking her human form, Willow had not been facing Taiki, so she had not initially noticed the boy after transforming. Not until she turned while stretching, having one hand behind her head and the other reached above her head. Seeing him, she blinks a few times in surprise.

"Oh-- hello there, I did not see you. I am not disturbing you, am I?"
runicfeathers: (Best day ever)

[personal profile] runicfeathers 2020-08-19 10:04 am (UTC)(link)
[Willow did not see Alice first, but Nova did and promptly landed on Willow, turning her head at the girl and practically begging for scritches again. The last ones were perfect, and she could not get enough.

Willow turned around after hearing Alice, however, and gave her a surprised smile.]


Oh, Alice, it is nice to see you around on the beach. Are you enjoying it?