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[Sometime after breakfast on the fourth day of Rabbit, a voice message plays over the network.]

Hello. My apologies if I am interrupting anyone in the midst of something important. Some of you may already know me, but for those who do not, my name is Rezo, and I have a favor to ask of you.

In my own world I devoted much of my time to researching magic and since being recruited by the train I have heard a few things about the abilities that some of you have. While it seems magic, or some concept thereof, is quite common among the various worlds, the way it works and the extent of what a person can do varies considerably.

I confess I have found myself rather curious about all this. Thus, if any of you are willing to speak with me about your own abilities and the magic systems that you have experience with, I would appreciate it if you would contact me. I will be staying near the ICP in the standard coach for much of today, if you would prefer to speak in person.

Of course, I understand that some of you may wonder what is in this for you. Worry not. I have rewards prepared for anyone who is willing to indulge my curiosity, and I shall compensate you accordingly.

[[ooc: since lore dumping and technical talk isn't necessarily everyone's jam feel free to do some handwaving if you think your character would respond to Rezo's request but you don't feel up to going into/making up a bunch of weird details.

~~and if you're wondering what the reward will be, it's a sticker.~~]]

wewillwewill

[Elidibus doesn't have much fanfare for his audio and video posts and this isn't any different. It's him, sitting in front of the ICP presumably in his room.]

Good afternoon. I hope everyone has weathered the voidstorm if not well then at least with quick recovery.

I've been a passenger for about three months and I have noticed something curious. Given mortal propensity to celebrate seasonal festivities nearly every moon, I have not heard anyone make particular mention of doing so. I understand it's likely due to our lack of sense to time within the void other than the train's calendar and seasons as well as any differences from our respective stars.

Yet I would like to propose this changes. Establishing festive occasions not for every moon but with regular intervals will serve good purpose. A sense of anticipation for the upcoming festivity and a boon to community spirit during. To that end, I would open the floor to information on celebrations native to your respective worlds. Speak to me or one another.

I suspect we will find more similarities than differences and can create traditions for the train not just for ourselves, but for those who will inevitably succeed us. I am willing to take initiative in assembling the ideas and giving them a form within the limits of this train.

[Elidibus ends his speech here though he remains open to talking.]

[OOC: Talk about your yearly festivities and holidays! The aim is to try and establish some 'holidays and traditions' that help keep spirits up and improve train morale. Feel free to outline months or seasonal time of year for your world and the holidays (some or whatever you can think of)!

INSPIRATION: This Christmas H&M commercial from a few years back that I absolutely adored (also I kinda like Wes Anderson quirkiness). Please watch, it's a gem and also invokes trainlife.]

yondu

[Video]

[Yondu's opting for a video post though he did consider audio. But he really wants to put out there how important this is to him. He needs help and he can finally damn well practice what he preaches and ask for it.]

[Okay, deep, uneasy exhale before explaining.]

I uh.... before I showed up here, the same day even, there was a mutiny aboard my ship. Had a buncha folks decide they didn't like I was takin' cheaper jobs to keep from doin' stuff I weren't comfortable with. I was usually able to make excuses- we still made plenty but a few outspoken bastards were real upset I didn't always pick the options with more in our pockets, and then my first mate got jealous. Called me out in front of everyone. 'Caused a shitstorm. [He's a little distant in describing that.]

He didn't know how bad it'd get. The traitors... they uh... Hell... Alright if you're a kid or you don't gotta deal with a lotta death, just turn this off. Get the hell outa here. It ain't for you. ( [A long-winded request for help with a memorial follows...] )

fivemilesdeep

[About an hour after everyone's unceremonious return, the video feed clicks on to show Ryo in the dining car, looking serious.]

Three things:

One: Is everyone okay?

Two: There's food in the dining car, and coffee and tea and hot chocolate. Come get something to eat if you need it.

Three: What happened?

[OOC: ICP and in-person replies are great, threadjacking is great, everything is great! Go nuts.]

monkeyinthewrench

What's up, party people?

[ And here's a cheerful wave from a man in orange, seated in his room with a mug of...something. ]

If we haven't met yet, my name's Jake. Jake Peralta, your clues guy. I'm down to poke things with sticks and solve mysteries! Sooner we figure out what the train's entire deal is, where we're going and all that, the better, right? But in the meantime, I thought it'd be fun to get to know my new squad!

Anyways, I was wondering if anyone would be down to play a little Earth game called Never Have I Ever. How it works is you say something totally cool, or weird, or boring that you haven't done. And anybody who has done it has to take a drink. Unfortunately, I'm as broke here as I was back home, so I can't supply the booze. And we should probably be setting a good example, right?

So just drink whatever you have! Be that water, juice, milk, coffee...or if you happen to have a proper adult beverage on you, go ahead and drink responsibly. You ready? Great, I'll start: never have I ever gone skydiving!

((ooc: it's a big mingle format! Go ahead and add new 'never have I ever' statements as new toplevels, and threadhop all you want.))

oceantier

[There's a blue lady on the comm's screen, not looking like she completely trusts it -- or that she quite likes being so visible. She has something to ask, though (as much as it feels like an exploitable vulnerability to ask) so she stays. And it's fair that others should see who's talking.]

Hello.

[. . . Knowing how to start is harder than anticipated, and considering the last time she was on the comm was to apologize, it feels even more awkward. She swears she can feel eyes looking at her. Unconsciously, her arms tuck into a cross.]

I heard there are "missions" every month. Where we're supposed to infiltrate, or something attacks.

. . . This time there was water in the city. In the pipes. And the sewers. But people say it's not always a city. Locations are different every time.

I need to be able to access some when it isn't there naturally.

I need . . . help.

[Silence for a moment. That was extremely uncomfortable to say, and the next question isn't much better for her.]

Also . . . I'd like to know what people do to find their own space. Where they can sometimes be alone. When . . . they need to.

. . . Thank you.

longforgottenpromise

[Taiki is stood in front of the ICP in the stores, to not be underfoot in the kitchen as he did this. His face is stern, a lot sterner and stoic than most who knew the young man would expect. Not a twitch or a tremor betrayed just how nervous he was to be speaking over the ICPs. Or to be talking about this at all.]

Hello, I hope everyone who joined us yesterday have begun to settle in. For those who don't know me my name is Taiki and I'm on the Red team. However I rarely am with the red team on missions and that is part of what I wish to speak with you about today. It is a new month and that means there will be a mission in a few days time. I am someone who does not fight and cannot condone violence done towards any other creatures, I say this not to condemn those of you who feel differently but to explain why I struggle being of use on the missions we are sent on. I often wonder if it would be better to remain here on the train but I cannot contemplate leaving my friends to go into danger without me and the missions are to save worlds. If refusing to fight for a world would mean it's demise than abstaining from the mission would be an act of cruelty in itself. [He shook his head.] So I have been finding ways to help without being near the fighting. However it has come to my attention that there are others who feel the same way I do even if they have their own reasons for it.

I thought it might be useful, if together we made ourselves known and figured out ways we could provide assistance to help those on these worlds without causing any harm. If anyone has any ideas of tasks that could be done by those who cannot or will not fight please suggest them. I wish to be of use and I am sure others do too.

[His face grows a tiny bit lighter, though keeping the stoic mask.]

On a slightly related note I bought a selection of vegan foods including a meal kit to make plant burgers. [He says vegan like the word is still quite new to him and 'plant burgers' like he is very dubious about their existance.] I am planning on doing some cooking if anyone wanted to try any of it.

Thank you.

ballseeker

Soo… [ Hello, everyone, hopefully you’re ready to witness a train scolding by Bulma Briefs. She’s frowning pretty deeply, seemingly glaring off at something out of the frame of vision she provides, but considering the fact that she’s clearly on the train, and with a few context clues..

It’s the wall to engineering. Prepare for a scolding, ]

… Here’s a question, why is it that you can’t get one of these double rooms until you’ve been here three months, but you can’t control how long you’re even here for?

[ The pitch and volume of her voice grows as she’s speaking, the words eeking out a bit higher, a bit louder with each one she gets past her lips. Of course, her friends and family likely know where this is headed, but Bulma doesn’t think to issue a warning about her own temper or ear-splitting volume.

There’s that smile Vegeta gets before she aiming an open hand at him, the kind that says she’s trying to hold back just how loud her voice wants to get but she is absolutely, utterly, and completely about to fail -

RIP headphone users, as some may say. ]

SO HOW THE HELL IS THAT FAIR?! WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO, JUST SIT AROUND LIKE AN AWKWARD TEENAGER FOR ANOTHER TWO MONTHS IN MY ROOM FULL OF THEM!? SPEND ALL MY POINTS TO GET SOMETHING THAT ISN’T EVEN AS GOOD AS WHAT WE CAME FROM?!

[ Look, kids, she doesn’t mind you, but she does have a husband that she’d like some more alone time with than a few stolen coffee mornings when he isn’t training. It’s almost worse than when he’s off training to have each other so close at hand but lacking every bit of privacy.

The wall to Engineering gets a kick somewhere along the way, the sound denoting some force, but not a great deal, before there’s a yip of pain as Bulma hops on one foot. ]

SON OF A-

[ Thankfully the connection drops off there, though.. It’s possible the whole train can hear her anyway. ]

oceantier

((Backdated to a couple of days after the arrival log, at which point Lapis has been poofed into her gem and has re-emerged.))

[There's silence for a moment -- the kind of tangible silence of someone there, but not yet saying anything. Then the video flicks on. The woman on the screen is blue -- hair, skin, eyes. One arm tucks close against her. The other lingers on the console, fingers arched, as though unsure whether or not she wants to be seen.]

[She doesn't speak for a moment, arm tucking a bit closer, then, quiet:]

I wanted to say . . . I'm sorry.

If I fought you, if we didn't fight, but you were hit . . . I'm sorry.

[The hand resting on the console shivers slightly.]

I didn't understand that you were real.

[A pause.]

To whoever fixed what I broke . . . thank you.

[Her head dips, and the feed ends.]

((For context in case you missed it, Lapis did not do well with finding herself on the platform. She broke pipes under the train with hydrokinesis, draining out quite a bit of water. She attacked several others, caused property damage, and overall made things quite wet. For reference, the full ooc explanation is at this link, and the ic thread is at this one. The latter is currently ongoing, but I wanted to get this out before things got too far out. If you want to say your character got caught in the crossfire, please feel free! If they merely saw it happening, that's fine too.))

sciencegirl

VIDEO

Hi, everyone!

[It is Entrapta, and she's had a strangely difficult past two weeks. But she's doing what she can to cope, and she copes with obscene amounts of productivity.]

First, I have a couple of big favors to ask! I'm working on a project to supply mission teams with a couple of healing snipers and a few healing grenades per team. If your world has access to healing potions that could help with this or plants that can be used for them, contact me! Maybe we can work out some item trades or something!

Our non-magic users definitely need the option to help out, and from a distance, if they have to.

Second, I want to work on security monitoring for rooms for people with sensitive items. While we're mostly a trustworthy crew, considering how Void activity can influence our minds having some sort of security system for cabins might help, even if it's only optional.

I'm planning on consulting with a few of my friends on that but if you have tech experience and are interested, please get back to me!

[She'll have to hit up a few people. It's important to be there for Kaiba after what happened, and taking the weight off him for this is the least she can do. If her face is on it, along with all her other projects, then it's less like he's challenging someone to get by him. Her friend just wants to be safe!]

Also would anyone mind if I use the corner of the gym car to start putting together my robot skeleton? I promise I'll keep it behind the climbing rack and out of the way. I just don't want to crowd the quiet car.

[Oh oh before she forgets!]

AhhhhA! Tidus! Roland! I need to talk to you two, too! I have ideas. And I got some stuff to help.

fun_thementalist

[ In the video, Gen - looking rather excited - is standing next to Senku - and doesn't waste any time by saying: ]

Good morning, fellow Voidtreckers! We've had ... quite a few days, haven't we? Floods, and fires, and of course that nasty mission ... it's enough to even make me feel bogged down and stressed. My apologies to all of our new passengers - I promise you, things are not usually quite so chaotic. So, perhaps some good news!

Because, honestly, who doesn't want an excuse to party?

My dearest friend Senku-chan - that's the fine young genius beside me - has asked for my hand in marriage, and I have of course accepted. I know a good deal when I see one, mmm? And everybody, everybody is invited.

You don't need to bring anything, or dress up, or do anything except show up. Really. We don't need anything.

Yes - see, where we come from, it's considered good luck to have lots and lots of guests to a wedding. So indeed, my friends, you don't need to bring anyone but yourselves and your appetite. There'll be cake!

And wine.

[Senku sighs a little bit at all of the fuss, scratching his ear idly, but he's there letting Gen have it anyway.]

Our wedding will be on the 24th day of Kazoo. We look forward to seeing you there!

happyends

[ Guess what, train. If you happen to look at the ICPs, you're greeted by not one, but two cute kid faces. Both of which are smiling. ]

Um.. hi, everyone! [ Okay, maybe smiling slightly shyly, in Madoka's case. It's a lot to realise the whole train can hear you talk.. ]

I know some things have.. um.. maybe been a bit rough lately. But that's why we wanted to do something fun that anyone could join in on! Near the end of the month, on the 27th, we're planning on holding a fun art day! You don't have to bring anything, since we already took care of everything..

[Romeo's grin is a lot more confident though he thinks Madoka is doing great talking to everyone like this!] Yeah we bought lotsa art stuff already, we got paper and pens and paint and glitter and even paint with glitter in it already!!!

[Isn't that the most exciting thing?]

We can do whatever type of art you like, painting, drawing, even paper folding because that's fun too. Everyone is welcome! [Big grin before he remembers something.] Oh yes! It will be in the garden carriage!

[ Madoka nods once Romeo is done talking. ]

Y-Y-Yes, it's going to be a lot of fun, so please make sure to be there that day if you'd like to join in! And, um, I guess if someone still has questions, they can ask us now..

(ooc: expect responses from both madoka and romeo!)

sos_pilot

[ The video is late at night - not too late to wake a bunch of people up, but it's definitely different than Della's usual videos where it's an earlier time. Not to mention she kinda... looks like hell. Bags under her eyes, all the usual signs of exhaustion - but it's more than that. She actually looks emotionally beat up. ]

... Hey, guys. I figured I owed a bunch of you an explanation about my behavior last mission. Look, I know a lot of the time I'm all "woo, adventure, let's beat up monsters, yeah!" everywhere we go, but last time I was more... out of control. Not listening to anyone, still trying to fight even when I was literally falling apart... and I am sorry. I shouldn't have to make you guys worry more than you already have to, especially in the middle of a dangerous fight.

... Here's the deal. All of you are amazing, you have to know that on some level. You've got super powers, you've got metal bodies, you've got magic, and even of those of you who are about to say "Oh, I'm just some ordinary human" - you're not. So many of you have amazing abilities with your weapons, brilliant minds that have led kingdoms and companies, you're all wonderful, and should be so proud of yourself. I'm proud of each and every single one of you.

... And all I can do is land a solid punch every now and then. Back home, I... I was on a team. My family. They all had their own special talents too, and when I finally came home, maybe some part of me wondered... if they really needed me after all, since they'd done so well without me for ten years. And now, here I am, and I can't even do the one thing I at least KNOW I'm good at, being a pilot. Here, I'm just... me.

[ She sighs, taking off her pilot's cap to run a hand through her hair. ]

Dang, I didn't mean to ramble. Just... I'm sorry. I'll try to make sure it won't happen again.

... 'Night, guys.

[ For anyone wanting to check in on her, she can be found in the lower-carriage of the library, wordlessly thumbing through her copy of the Junior Woodchuck Guide, though not really reading it. ]

hashtagparkerluck

[ here's the slightly less energetic voice of Peter Parker but at least he's not breathless. This time. ]

Uh. Hey. Um.. I just wanted to thank anyone that helped me out yesterday and uh you know, sorry you had to deal with that.

I'm uh.. better now? I guess you could say? Anyways if you need me I'll be around. Probably in the dressing car or one of the other places I like to hang out.

nutkrusher

[She sighs.]

Right. So we all know how yesterday was a thing that happened. Apologies to anyone who had to deal with teenage me, by the way.

Now, I can't speak for everyone, but I sure as heck think it'd help if we could all come together and organize something to help us get past it. I'm talking about a formal, adult event, where we can all get together and dress up as smart as the train will let us.

So I'm announcing an Adult Ballroom Social, set for 1900 hours on the 29th of this month.

I originally just had couples in mind - I know quite a few of us who are paired up - but I don't think we should be leaving anybody out. I'm thinking of setting up blind dates for anybody who wants a partner, and having drinks and snacks set out for anybody who doesn't feel like bringing one.

Anyone who wants to pitch in, or who has any tweaks or improvements they want to make, let me know.

adropofsunlight

So... is everything back to normal?

[It was certainly something that happened. But now she does have a lot on her mind and for the time being, Rapunzel was pretty much keeping this to voice. She felt like that was a good idea at the moment at least.]

I want to ask a couple of things. First of all, can those who were affected tell me what exactly happened to you. I know that some were changed into children, but I wanted to see if there was more to it or not.

Second of all. Has the void ever potentially used another's ability to cause something to happen? I'm not sure how to explain the question beyond can the voice mix with another's abilities to cause things like what happened?

hashtagparkerluck

[ Time for Peter to use the intercom again. ]

Hey! What's up newbies, I'm Peter-Peter Parker and I'm around answer questions if anyone has them. You can talk to me over here or always come and find me. I'm usually either in the dressing car, the game room or the cinema car. Chances are I'm not doing anything super important so it's probably okay to assume I have time.

I'm always down for a movie or a game-I get kinda bored easy. [ Part of him is still expecting Tony to cut in with a list of new chores but he knows he won't. ]

magicurls

[ Scene: Mami in the greenhouse, with a fluffy leaf-green hedgehog on her shoulder. ]

Hi everyone...

I wanted to let you know about something more serious. It's about who...or what I am. So this doesn't surprise you later. I guess some of you already knew I wasn't quite what I appeared to be, but I'm still processing it.

( here's where the content warnings kick in, and for the rest of the post )

blue_ice

[ It's Kaiba. Somewhat unusually, he's in the greenhouse car, watching as a small apple...? Lizard? The friend-shaped creature (bottom right) is about the size of a cantaloupe and bravely crawling through the grass, the oversized apple bobbing up and down as she does so. ]

It's been a while. I have two quick announcements.

[ He scoops her up so the ICP can see her face. ]

The first is that this is Snapper. She's my Pokémon, not a fruit, and absolutely not edible. I'll make you pay if you try it.

[ Cough. He sets her in his lap, where she flops down to snooze almost immediately. ]

The second is that I've built wiring and circuitry practice kits with accompanying lesson plans. I made them for Orange, since we're usually stuck with the most repair work, but I thought I'd offer the training to everyone. I know there's probably not much time until the next mission, but even the basics are better than nothing if you're so inclined.

That's it. [ One last nod and he shuts it off. ]

nocawsforconcern

[The feed opens up with... a far-too-close zoom-in on Enna's eye. But then once she's satisfied it's on, she leans back, and nods to herself.]

Hello! So, Vee did that game where everyone got to ask it three questions. And I thought it seemed kinda fun. It would be a fun way to get to know everyone here. So I think it should be a game for everyone to play.

If you can do this.... Caw, ICP? Thingy. And talk to people. Let people ask you three questions and use it to get to know people! And even if you're the kind of person who doesn't care about getting to know people, it's still worth trying, because if we're all on teams and going on missions together, the more we know about each other, the better we can work together. Tactics, battle strategy, abilities, knowledge, strengths and weaknesses... And things like personality, history, all of that. The more we know about each other, the better we'll be.

Ready? I'll start!

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