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Event: In Pursuit of Knowledge

The day after the Voidtrecker speaks to the voidtreckers they arrive at the voidhub.

"Approaching Voidbase now. Prepare for docking."

There is no shaking, not leaving the void: instead those who risk looking out of the windows will see a large structure ahead of them. The void turns to metal around them as they enter the structure, and for a moment, there is nothing outside the train but darkness.

"Welcome Voidtreckers." A voice speaks over the ICPs. Not the voice of the train, this is a male voice, sentient. "The filtration process takes a few moments, so please be patient. Meanwhile, I am sending some information about our void base over to your SCA's."

They will receive a small pamphlet on their SCA's explaining about the void base, that it was set up as a research base and has been expanded to provide living quarters for some of those rescued from system #78961112094711. It explains that they had made the decision to invite the voidtreckers there to further unravel the mystery surrounding them. They would be quartered in ministry sleeping areas, and have free access to the ministry part of the base. Anyone who wished to visit the citizens of system #78961112094711 could do with good reason.

It's not too long before the filtration process is completed, and the doors of the Voidtrecker Express open. They are greeted by a group of ministry workers. Among which are Lia Nine, Ten Nank, and Anan- who isn't strictly a void ministry worker, but is there to greet them nonetheless.

IN PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE

22-29 RABBIT ~ VOIDBASE INFO ~ OOC INFO ~ NETWORK
SCA EXPERIMENTS ~ COMBAT TRAINING ~ REACHING OUT ~ ARCHIVE RESEARCH

SETTLING IN

They are shown to their sleeping quarters first. They are in small suites, which match their room assignments on the train. They will be given time to unpack and rest, and told that their SCA's have been programmed to allow them access to the general ministry parts of the base.

Their time here is their own, And though the ministry hopes that they will help out with the various experiments and research programs they have going on, they do not need to. If they wish to take the time to rest and enjoy the amenities, they can.

1. MULTIMEDIA. There are a few types of lounging rooms, chairs and cushions, tables for sitting at. Slim televisions sitting on walls, a few tables - that can be lowered or raised - joined with screens that can be more privately watched. Shows and movies are available in some rooms, gaming equipment in others. There is also a more quiet room for lounging in, with access to e-books and screen readers for them, audio options also available.

Relax, or get into a multiplayer game -- games that break friendships are available in the void.

2. FITNESS AND SWIM. For those looking for more activity in their 'rest', there's the fitness gym and swimming pool. In separate rooms but nearby, the fitness gym is larger than the train's gym, and more well-equipped. Muscle training, speed; there will be a Ministry worker to show how to use the variety of equipment, so that nobody has an accident.

The same will be for the swimming pool, with a shallow and deep end. Balls, floating pads and more can be grabbed. It's a swimming pool - what's not to love?

3. TRAINING. Beside the pool and fitness gym is the combat gym, where they will find small groups already exercising in a variety of fighting styles. Voidtreckers will be left alone to train if they wish, but any who take interest in partners will be allowed to join in with the ministry training. Magic, energy, weaponry; some of them use special batons, Ministry-issued, and the Ministry workers will show how to use them. If a Voidtrecker becomes well-trained in how to use one by the end of their stay, they can be given one to use on void missions.

The Ministry fighters will also introduce them to a special training tool, the hard- and holographic courses and 'dummies'. Quite a few fighting styles can be set to a holographic opponent, or even one made to mimic a voidtrecker after fighting them - they're surprisingly quick to adapt. The hard-light partner can listen and read sign-language, and will change on command. Want them to move faster, focus on attack, dodging? Now they will.

4. GREEN THUMBS, OPEN AIR. The last room in the relaxation area is a curious one, reading simply 'GARDENS AND SIMULATION' on its front. Opening it will lead to a simple and long corridor, five more doors on each side. Four devoted to gardening, labelled Hydroponics, Hot Houses, Ice Houses, and Land. Entering, each space will be larger than should be possible. But it is, with each an indoor type growing space except for land, which mimics a farming field. There's a sky above, a wind in the air; sometimes, it might be raining when you enter.

It might be a shocking experience for some, the first time round.

The last six rooms simulation rooms are less specific, but with plenty more options. Rooms of prayers, beaches, cities, open valleys; with some time spent learning the menu, people can recreate a realistic area. The rooms can be set to private, but some people may leave the spaces they've created - on purpose, at random, or on accident - free for others to wander into. Sharing is caring, and there's only six of these rooms, you know.

TESTING AND EXPERIMENTING

Anyone who wishes to take part in the experiments will be given their options, and led to the appropriate rooms. Health checks, tether scans, combat training; each one is voluntarily, and Voidtreckers will be be granted their results.

There is much to discover, as well to ensure the health and safety of the Voidtreckers. And what can they learn about the Voidtrecker Express, the lost tethers, and the anomaly known as the World Eaters? Time may finally tell...

1. SCA EXPERIMENTS. For those who wish to help out with the SCA and health experiments- be that through taking part in experiments or helping conduct them- they will be shown to the labs. There are a few different labs, doing different things.

The scientists are generally friendly, if very no nonsense. They will answer questions and explain their research, and are open to listening to new ideas and theories. All ideas are on the table. This situation is unprecedented, there are no easy answers.

They will put any voidtreckers to work who wish to help- be it washing beakers or recording data. They will teach as they go- as long as someone is willing to listen and learn, it won't matter if they have no experience in science.

2. REACHING OUT TO THE VOID. At the top of the void base is an area with a clear domed roof, allowing in the light of the void. Here voidtreckers can attempt to reach out, to strengthen their connection with the train and through it try and find those that have left the train.

It's a slow learning curve. Their first few hours of attempts will be meditation that goes no where. but eventually most should be able to tap into their connection with the train and the other passengers.

Reaching out further is harder, often feeling as if they are falling through the void. It's exhausting, not quite so much as anchoring, but similar. It's easy to get lost in the void, though the room has ministry workers who are highly trained and will be able to help anyone who needs it.

They do say it might be easier to go in pairs, to meditate together and help guide each other, using each others tethers as a touch point. Anything is worth a try.

3. ARCHIVES. For those who prefer old-fashioned research, there is plenty to sink their teeth into here. Books, articles, message boards. Everything needs cross-referenced and checked and verified. What is a rumour? What is true?

It's a buzz of activity at all hours, though there are quieter areas for those who need silence to concentrate. For those less skilled at research, there are always notes to copy up neat.

OOC NOTES

~ Questions.
~ This event runs until the 26th June (Day 29)
~ There will be a concluding post on the 25th to wrap up the memory restoration.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

"But... Roxas in Diatu and Roxas that was here before you on the Train... None of them knew... So what if my keeping this me... is just... too broken?" Oh there was a new and unpleasant thought. What if... that was why their Roxas never showed up anywhere? Because her remembering broke things and kept him from being able to come back? Or her being to afraid to go back left him trapped? What if... what if it really was all her fault after all?

"They wouldn't. Not when you're all from different times. It doesn't have anything to do with you. But, Xion, we can't change the future... we can only focus on the now."

"We... can't change... the future...?" she asked, shoulders slumping.

"Why would we be able to? Can anyone here?" He's even more confused at this reaction when Xion's fear seems to be just that. Wouldn't not being able to do that be a good thing?

"If... we can't change the future... why.... should be bother trying anything...?"

"I thought you were afraid of messing up the future... What do you want to change about it?"

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"I don't know! But... I mean...." how did she even explain it?

"Xion. All I'm saying is that making yourself upset worried about what might not even happen just means you can't enjoy yourself here. And... I want to enjoy my time with you. I'm sure Axel too.." And he's been so unsure about whether she does enjoy their time together since he got here... Always worried he's not quite what she wants or needs. But he can't help wanting to be with her. She's Xion.

She.... didn't know how to not worry. She looked down at her gloves again. "I'm sorry...."

He shakes his head. "You don't have to be sorry about it. You can't help how you feel. I just wish... I could help you feel less hung up on it. So you could have fun with everyone and not have to think about everything not being the way it's supposed to. We're not the way we're supposed to be... and that's okay, right?"

But she didn't feel... why couldn't he see that? Why couldn't he accept that? But the other thing he added... "We're... not...?" Her not being right, made sense. But him too?

"Well, there's the whole not supposed to exist thing. But we pretty much defied that." There is a slight trace of cockiness in his tone when he says that. "We made our existence mean something to someone else."

"By dying... you mean?"

He frowns. "By our friendship. The bonds we made."

"Oh." she considered that. "But... that only matters to us..."

"And Kairi. And Sora. Everyone who knows about us." And isn't a jerk like Ansem was. "But even if it was just us... that's still someone. We were each other's someone."

"Why... would we matter to them....?"

There's the million munny question. He gives an awkward smile. "I don't know. I guess that's just the kind of people they are. They care about everyone. And you matter to Kairi here, right?"

"Um...." she kind of hasn't spoken to her in a while. She really doesn't know.

A little taken aback by the subdued reaction. "You do. When she realized I was here, she immediately asked about you and Axel. And when I was worried that you were a bit sad, she was eager to give me ways to help." He's not going to mention that what Xion was sad about was him being the wrong Roxas.

"Really?" she asked, confused. "But.... why?" She still didn't get it.

Roxas shrugs this time, not sure how to answer but also not thinking the answer is that important. "That's just who Kairi is." Maybe it had to do with her being a Princess of Heart or maybe she'd be like that regardless. "I think she just likes to help."

"I.... don't know if I'll ever understand her..." Xion said softly, as though she wasn't so like Kairi in so many ways. She looked down at her gloves. "Do you think... it has something to do... with the connection to Sora?" Kairi's. Or theirs.

Roxas considers for a moment. "It might have a little to do with that. But I don't think Kairi really pays attention to stuff like that. I think she wants to decide things on her own. She's kind of stubborn. In a good way."

"Stubborn is.... good?"

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