middleofsomewhere | 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

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"You sure? The deepest part barely comes up to my waist and they have lovely rock seats." Not that he would pressure her.

"We could go sit on the beach or in a shady spot if you prefer."

Glorfindel smiled at the peridexis, I'm starting to settle back into my body more, thank you for asking!

Nita shrugged, not minding the offer much.

"I don't mind the sun."

Which was ironically funny for two reasons, only one of which pertained to Glorfindel being himself.

As long as you are well, the peridexis returned, settling into a calm observance again.

I agree. As long as you are well, Glorfindel returned. He was happy they were both doing better. Hopefully even back to normal?

He grinned at Nita. "Then let us go and bask in the sun! We don't get out much, after all," he said with a laugh.

"Been up to much? Exploring, sightseeing, swimming?" She enjoyed being a whale at times, he knew. "Are you camping or staying in the Train?"

The exchange seemed fairly Star Trek to her; overhearing, Nita couldn't help but smile more brightly.

"Mostly sightseeing so far; I haven't visited the ruins yet, or gone swimming."

She had to think more on how to answer Glorfindel's second question. "Not up to camping, I think; I didn't pack nearly as much this time as I do for missions! I wouldn't mind sleeping out in the open tonight, though."

Was that an opening for Glorfindel to make an offering? Perhaps!

"The weekend is still young, we have three days," Glorfindel said. "It is good to pace yourself."

"You didn't bring enough to camp, but you wouldn't mind sleeping out in the open?" he asked with a laugh. "Can you explain that, perhaps?" He gestured to the forest, not too far away. "I have put together a talan, to sleep up amongst the trees." Actually he'd made a couple. They were quite easy when the trees cooperated. You didn't even need nails.

"I wouldn't need to set a fire, is all; I've got other ways to stay warn, protect myself."

Food wasn't a relevant question, either, for many reasons.

"Would you like it if I joined you, then?"

"You wouldn't mind sleeping up in a tree?" Glorfindel asked, a little surprised. Then he wondered at his surprise, Nita was not the average human, to be sure.

Nita shrugged, good-naturedly.

"I have friends who are trees; as long as they give permission, and I know I won't fall out..."

Why make a big deal out of it? she seemed to be saying.

"Aaand maybe have a blanket so I'm not sore in the morning," she added, laughing.

Glorfindel laughed. "Indeed, I have several friends who are trees, and some who are Ents. But I did make a friend here, as well, who let me put up a talan in its branches. I am sure it won't let us fall out," he said, with a twinkle in his eyes.

"Once we are done with the spring, I'll show you where the tree is located?" he asked.

"That sounds like a plan," Nita agreed, kicking some water as she moved back to the bank to sit.

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Is it alright to wrap this one? ^^; We can renew the mixer thread in its stead.